Connor Benz

About Connor Benz

I’m a Strategic Sales Director in the fintech and payments space who genuinely enjoys the puzzle of building high-impact partnerships. My journey at Worldpay has taken me from the operational roots of the business to managing a portfolio of Tier 1 global partners.I spend my time bridging the gap between big-picture strategy and the nuts-and-bolts of execution—handling everything from high-stakes negotiations to aligning product and legal teams. Beyond the deals, I’m a Team Lead focused on coaching my group and making sure we’re constantly improving how we work. For me, it’s about building deep, long-term relationships that actually move the needle for our partners.Honors & Recognition:• Circle of Excellence Winner | 2022, 2025 • Sales Excellence Award Winner | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 • Culture Champion Award Winner | 2019

Experience

1. Strategic Sales Director

   Worldpay

   Jan 2023 — Present · US

   Lead a high-value portfolio of 15 Tier 1 partners, maintaining accountability for revenue and growth• Serving as Team Lead to coach internal teams and drive high-level organizational strategy.• Orchestrating complex GTM campaigns and global expansion for strategic partners.• Negotiating high-stakes contracts by aligning legal, financial, and product requirements.• Recognition: 3x Sales Excellence Award & 2025 Circle of Excellence.

Education

• Rosemount High School

  Entrepreneur/Marketing Management, General

  2009 — 2011

• Colorado Mesa University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

  2013 — 2018

Skills

• Show Time Front Desk
• Teamwork
• Customer Satisfaction
• Time Management
• Cashiering
• Telephone Skills
• Data Entry
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Microsoft Word
• Paragon 5
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Publisher
• Customer Service
• Cash Register
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Outlook
• Inventory Management