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Manager-Merchant Alliance & Partnerships at IDFC FIRST Bank — Mumbai

Experience4+ yrs
SalaryNot disclosed
Work modeunknown
Levelmanager
Posted18 Sept 2026

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About IDFC FIRST Bank

IDFC FIRST Bank is hiring in Mumbai in financial services. This role looks for around 4+ years of experience.

The role

Manager—Merchant Alliance & Partnerships role at IDFC FIRST Bank in banking. You identify and execute merchant offer partnerships to drive credit card spends, develop a yearly marketing calendar, and manage partner campaigns across Travel, Dining, and E-commerce. You use negotiation and networking to build and close partnerships, manage end-to-end promotional implementation (ATL and BTL), and measure ROI from partnerships and merchant offers. The job is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (work mode not specified).

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Job Requirements

About the Role

The Manager – Merchant Alliance & Partnerships is responsible for identifying and executing merchant offer partnerships to drive credit card spends. The role involves developing a marketing calendar, creating tactical offers, and managing campaigns across categories such as Travel, Dining, and E-commerce. The incumbent will also manage partner relationships, negotiate brand visibility, and ensure end-to-end implementation of promotions.

Key Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

Identify and execute prospective merchant offer partnerships to drive spends.Develop a marketing calendar of merchant offers on a yearly basis.Create and develop tactical offers for the portfolio in partnership with key merchants.Devise a structured approach to networking and negotiation with due diligence to ensure closure.Create merchant offers for the credit card portfolio across categories like Travel, Dining, and E-commerce.Manage campaign execution, including negotiation of brand visibility and cost for both ATL and BTL campaigns.

Secondary Responsibilities

Evaluate and drive promotional plans to ensure alignment with product line and partnership strategic objectives.Ensure end-to-end implementation of credit card promotions with partners.Manage and engage partners throughout the campaign lifecycle.Oversee campaign fulfillment and address any disputes.

What We Are Looking For

Education

Graduation: Any GraduatePost Graduation: MBA in relevant field

Experience

At least 4 years of relevant experience in merchant alliances, partnerships, and campaign management.

Skills and Attributes

Positive and collaborative attitude.Prolific communicator with strong interpersonal skills.Ambitious team player capable of executing partner requests in time-sensitive situations.Strong negotiation and networking skills.Ability to measure ROI from partnerships and specific merchant offers.