Senior Commercial Specialist

PPRO · Shanghai · 10 months ago

Work mode: Hybrid
Seniority: Senior
Employment: Contract

At PPRO, we simplify access to local payments - providing a local payments platform that empowers giants like PayPal, Stripe, and Microsoft to connect with billions of consumers worldwide. We are on an ambitious, fast-paced mission to 3x our growth by 2028 - and we’re just getting started.

Our magic lies in our team of proud payments nerds. Spanning over 50 nationalities across 10+ global locations, our diverse cultures aren't a checklist; they are the competitive advantage driving our innovation. This is a people-first, high trust environment where you’ll have the autonomy to make a massive impact, own your work end-to-end, and grow through broad exposure, meaningful challenges, and continuous learning. We get things done, challenge respectfully, put the customer first, and recognise that our biggest successes are those we create as a team. If you’re ready to leave your footprint on global commerce, join us.

Marketing – Business Development Support

Full time employment - employed via Deel (Employer of Record) / Hybrid on-site

Key responsibilities:

Build and maintain relationships with prospective partners and customers across Hong Kong then hand qualified opportunities to PPRO's global sales team, who own all contracting and commercial negotiation
Gather market and competitive intelligence on China's payments landscape and share insights with PPRO's global sales and marketing teams
Coordinate event logistics, conferences and industry meet-ups that raise PPRO's profile in the region (PRC-based investors in offshore Payment Service Providers (PSPs) are welcome to attend alongside you)
Provide translation, scheduling and administrative support for global team members engaging with China-based contacts
Act as a liaison between prospective clients and PPRO's sales, solutions and client success teams during onboarding – you support the relationship; you don't own or negotiate the deal
Keep accurate records of relationship-building and marketing activity for internal reporting
Help localise marketing materials and messaging for the China market, working alongside PPRO's global marketing team

What we are looking for:

Experience in relationship-building, marketing or liaison roles within the payments or FinTech industry
A solid grasp of the FinTech payments space, and a clear view of how PPRO fits into that ecosystem
A track record of building trusted relationships and delivering high-quality support work
Strong communication and cross-cultural interpersonal skills
Comfortable working independently while coordinating with global, cross-cultural teams
Confidence liaising with different stakeholders and adapting your style to the audience

What we'd love to see:

A passion for challenging the status quo and driving positive change: we appreciate people who proactively look for better ways of doing things
Excellent communication skills: you thrive in international environments and connect easily with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Experience with, or a strong interest in, marketing and CRM tools

What you can expect from us:

A people-first culture that gives you real autonomy and ownership over your work
Broad exposure to a global business and the chance to grow through meaningful challenges
A diverse, high-trust team spanning 50+ nationalities

Employment Structure:

This role is employed through Deel, PPRO's global Employer of Record (EoR) partner, in line with local law. Deel holds full on-paper responsibility for hiring, management, discipline and termination; your employment contract, reviews and any HR matters will run through Deel rather than directly through PPRO.