This role directly contributes to increasing TNS's valuation by partnering with the sales team to:
Exceed projected revenue goals within assigned accounts and territory
Land new logo customers for TNS's payment offerings
Expand the TNS footprint within existing customer accounts through cross-sell and upsell opportunities
Identify and prioritise pipeline activities that maximise revenue impact
Qualifications
Core Experience
3+ years in a Solutions Consultant role with strong technical grounding
Proven ability to translate product capabilities into tailored customer solutions
Strong conceptual problem-solving skills with a track record of selling customised solutions
Experience working collaboratively with sales representatives and delivery teams to drive revenue
Excellent communication and stakeholder alignment skills — able to drive consensus around shared objectives
Payments Expertise (3+ Years)
Payment Acceptance
Attended and unattended payment acceptance models (Point of Sale)
Terminal types: Ingenico, Verifone, PAX
Cash register software integration
Wallet and eCommerce technologies
Indoor and outdoor payment acceptance (Retail, Parking, Vending/Kiosk, Fuel & Convenience)
Gateway & Platform Knowledge
Payment orchestration: authorisation, in-person and eCommerce, recurring payments, BNPL, and alternative payment methods
Terminal driving and ATM processing
Intelligent Payment Routing, Fraud prevention, DCC, 3DS, and Tokenisation
Reconciliation and file settlement
Transactional Message Specifications: ISO, Nexo, APACs, Prince, XML
Knowledge of PSPs, Payment Gateways, and Scheme Gateways
Acquiring and Issuing payment processing
Wallet services: Apple Pay, Google Pay, WeChat, and other alternatives
ATM and Vending/Kiosk services
Awareness of French Payments Market standards and industry trends
Message Specifications: CBCOM/CB2A, Girocard, ISO, and Nexo variants
Payment Connectivity and Security Expertise
IP-based access services, Local and Wide Area Networking
Layer 2 services: Ethernet, VLANs
4G/5G Wireless Connectivity for POS terminals
Vendor hardware: Cisco, Fortinet, Teltonika, Virtual Access products
Understanding of IP connectivity in the context of payment-related services
Security standards: PCI DSS and P2PE
Terminal standards and DDoS mitigation
Additional Requirements
Language Skills
French — Mandatory (Native or CEFR C2+ / Proficiency)
English — Mandatory (CEFR C1+ / Advanced, C2 preferred)
German — Highly desirable (CEFR C1+)
Key Personal Attributes
High-EQ communicator — knows what to say and how to say it depending on the situation
Natural relationship builder — your presence inspires confidence in both customers and colleagues
Adaptable and self-directed — comfortable operating independently and within fast-changing environments
Creative thinker — finds novel approaches to complex problems and brings compelling ideas to the table
If you are passionate about technology, love personal growth and opportunity, come see what TNS is all about!
TNS is an equal opportunity employer. TNS evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.