Credit Card Acquisition Specialist

Who are we?

Outsized is a high-growth, well-funded disruptor in the fast-evolving talent economy. We focus on full-time independent consulting contracts (remote or onsite), typically between 1-12 months. We help our talent upskill, so they have better chances of landing their dream projects and charging fair rates. Outsized members have access to an exclusive Community where they can connect with peers and experts, take part in live events, and find project collaborators.

Who are we looking for?

Our client, a leading payments firm, is seeking a Credit Cards Acquisition Consultant with expertise in retail sales, digital and branch sales, project management, and portfolio management (card spends & activation). The consultant will drive credit card acquisition, optimize sales channels, and enhance portfolio performance.

Role & Responsibilities

• Credit Card Acquisition Strategy – Develop and execute strategies for retail, digital, and branch sales channels.
• Project Management – Oversee end-to-end implementation of card acquisition and portfolio enhancement initiatives.
• Sales Optimization – Work with branch teams and digital sales channels to maximize credit card sales.
• Portfolio Management – Analyze and implement strategies to increase card spends and activation rates.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work with stakeholders across sales, marketing, operations, and risk teams.
• Performance Tracking & Reporting – Monitor key metrics such as acquisition, activation, and spending trends.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Increase in Credit Card Acquisitions – Growth in new card issuance through retail, digital, and branch sales.
• Portfolio Activation & Spends – Improved activation rates and higher average card spends.
• Project Timelines & Execution – Successful implementation of acquisition and portfolio strategies within defined timelines.
• Digital & Branch Sales Efficiency – Enhanced performance of digital and branch channels.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience – 5-10 years in credit card acquisition, retail/digital sales, and portfolio management.
• Education – Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• Industry Knowledge – Strong understanding of credit card products, sales strategies, and customer acquisition.
• Sales & Marketing Expertise – Experience in multi-channel acquisition strategies (branch, digital, retail).
• Project Management Skills – Ability to plan, execute, and track large-scale projects in the credit cards domain

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Mandatory Skills

• Credit Card Acquisition – Proven track record in card sales.
• Retail & Digital Sales Optimization – Experience in managing sales channels (branch, digital, retail).
• Data & Analytics – Ability to analyze spend patterns and optimize portfolio performance.
• Stakeholder Management – Ability to collaborate with internal teams (marketing, risk, sales, operations).

Duration & Location - This is a 9-12 month contractual opportunity in Bangalore with a possibility of extension.