Candice Forrest
Assistant Vice President, Global Acceptance @Discover Network
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WORK HISTORY
Assistant Vice President, Global Acceptance @Discover Network
Toronto, ON, CA
Member of small team tasked with advancing Canadian acceptance strategy and critical contributor to plan execution.• Successful history of leading complex negotiations with merchants to implement Discover Acceptance including industry leaders in retail, restaurant, travel, and grocery verticals.• Received Sales Excellence Award in 2018 for negotiating acceptance of Discover and leading the cross- functional team tasked with the implementation at Canada’s largest Quick Service Restaurant chain.• Established extremely strong relationships with partners, including key decision makers at the executive level.• Develop comprehensive account plans and strategies to meet corporate goals and lead cross-functional teams to facilitate execution.
EDUCATION
Carleton University
Bachelor of Arts
SKILLS
ABOUT CANDICE FORREST
More than 20 years of progressive experience in the Payments industry with a focus on business development and sales. Accomplished negotiator, quickly able to assess needs and priorities and match them with appropriate solutions. Proven consultative sales abilities and able to work well in a matrix environment, collaborate across multiple departments, and influence all levels within an organization.
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