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Head of Transport Retail UK

Worldline UK&I
Beeston
10 months ago
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This is Worldline


Worldline helps businesses of all shapes and sizes to accelerate their growth journey - quickly, simply, and securely. We are the innovators at the heart of the payments technology industry, shaping how the world pays and gets paid. Our technology powers the growth of millions of businesses across five continents. And just as we help our customers accelerate their business, we are committed to helping our people accelerate their careers. Together, we shape the evolution.


The Opportunity


Worldline MTS (Mobility and e-Transactional Services) provides end-to-end digital transactional services leveraging our products, data, and payment for a stronger customer engagement. We support our customers’ digital transformation with the creation of innovative solutions, leveraging our products and similar experiences across sectors, and committing on joint business cases. Inside MTS, the “Transport and Mobility” pillar has objectives to facilitate powering journeys and movement worldwide, connecting people whilst prioritizing customer satisfaction and social empowerment of our people. The Transport and Mobility pillar is covering following segments:


  • Transport Retail: connecting people to transportation systems to improve their daily lives


  • Mobility Orchestration: Integrating transport modes to make MaaS a reality


  • Transport Operations: delivering The Time Promise, by connecting the right people to the right assets


  • Settlement and Specialist services: providing large scale critical platforms to keep transport on the move


For the Transport Retail business unit, we are looking for the “Head of Transport Retail UK”. You will be in charge of managing a team delivering UK contracts for transport retail businesses (product management, delivery, service management and operation).


We are seeking a dynamic and committed individual to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing teams, products and programs related to mobility and payment solutions. The ideal candidate will be curious, open-minded and a leader with a solution-driven mindset. You will have a global perspective and the ability to navigate complexity, while also demonstrating excellent people skills to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and locations.

You will be accountable for the P&L of the UK transport retail programs for revenue and margin.


Day-to-Day Responsibilities​


  • Manage and animate the Transport Retail UK team: Animate a team to support business development and the proper execution of awarded contracts


  • Engage customers and manage their contracts


  • Support presales activities: Collaborate with the MTS sales team to develop business in the UK, Germany, and CEE


  • Execute the transport strategy: Contribute to the implementation of our transport and technical strategy


  • Identify new product opportunities: Stay abreast of emerging technologies, market trends, and regulatory changes within the mobility and payment ecosystem. Evaluate potential opportunities for new product development, conduct feasibility studies, and present recommendations to senior management


Who Are We Looking For?


We are looking for people who can drive positive change and support our growth ambition. Read the following “Chinese portrait”, if you recognize yourself, then we invite you to join our team:


Personality:

  • Committed and engaged
  • Curious, open-minded, and a strong drive for finding solutions
  • Global thinking with the ability to navigate complexities in an international organization
  • Excellent people skills to collaborate effectively with customers, partners and across the internal organization


Management:

  • Inspiring Leadership: as a team, reach incredible achievements because a team is more that the sum of individuals
  • P&L accountability: be able to view opportunities and the current operating position from a financial accountable perspective
  • Balanced between supporting growth revenue and continuous improvement


Market and Business Knowledge:

  • Good knowledge of public transport and mobility in UK, Germany, and CEE, including industry trends, challenges


Technology:

  • Enthusiasm for new technologies and the ability to understand their potential business impacts on the transport market
  • Familiarity with emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Web 3.0, SoftPos, and other relevant platforms


Language Skills:

  • Fluency in English is essential


Apply now and become a part of our exciting journey to transform the future of transport and payment systems.


Shape the Evolution


We are pushing towards the next frontiers of payment technology, and we look for big thinkers to join our journey. People with passion, can-do attitude, and a hunger to learn and grow. Here you will work with ambitious colleagues from around the world, take on unique challenges as a team, and make a real impact on the society. And with our empowering culture, strong technology, and extensive training opportunities, we help you accelerate your career. Wherever you decide to go. Join our global team of over 18,000 innovators across 40+ countries and shape a tomorrow that is yours to own.


Learn more about life at Worldline atjobs.worldline.com


We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any applicable legally protected characteristics.

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