Account Executive

Visa is hiring an Account Executive in Frankfurt, Germany. Level rates it ; you can apply on Visa.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this sales role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include sales, relationship management and negotiation.
Level classifies it as a senior role.
Level lists 842 other open roles at Visa.

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Manage strategic client relationships and drive growth across the German banking sector for payment technologies.

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About Us
Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.

Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.

Job Description

As part of Visas Large Banking Groups team, you will manage and grow relationships across one of Germanys largest and most influential banking ecosystems. This role requires navigating a complex stakeholder landscape, identifying growth opportunities, and driving strategic initiatives that help clients increase card penetration and accelerate their digital transformation.You will build strong partnerships with key stakeholders across the ecosystem, introduce innovative payment solutions, and coordinate initiatives that support sustainable growth while shaping the future of payments.

What You'll Do:

Manage strategic relationships across a complex banking ecosystem, ensuring strong engagement and adoption of Visa products and services
Identify and develop strategic growth opportunities across the broader banking ecosystem to enhance customer experience and drive business growth
Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across central, regional and partner organizations
Lead and coordinate strategic initiatives across Visa and client organizations to achieve shared business objectives
Drive cross functional collaboration across Product, Marketing, Consulting and Client Services teams to support client success and accelerate growth

Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications

Experience managing multiple client relationships, ideally in financial services or payments
Strong understanding of and experience within the ecosystem of the German banking sector is highly desirable
Proven ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and influence decisionmaking across multiple organizations
Excellent communication and influencing skills across diverse stakeholders
Commercial acumen and ability to identify growth opportunities
Fluent in German and English
Masters degree or equivalent qualification

Visa is an EEO Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

How we rate this

Account Executive at Visa rates 10 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Account Executive is an open job at Visa.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in DE - Frankfurt, Germany.
The job was posted on September 9, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Visa. Apply on Visa

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Pay

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