Merchant Link Names Ben Jared Director of Business Development, Retail
SILVER SPRING, MD - August 14, 2012 - Merchant Link, a leading provider of payment gateway and data security solutions, is pleased to announce the addition of Ben Jared as Director of Business Development for its retail vertical. Previously Ben served as Area Sales Director for ACI Worldwide, Inc. and ISD Corporation where he was instrumental in doubling their retail customer base within five years.
Jared joins Merchant Link with more than 26 years of sales, marketing, and product management experience within the financial, retail, and high tech industries. He brings deep expertise in domestic and international payment processing, payment security techniques, and PCI and PA-DSS compliance.
“Ben's in-depth understanding of all sides of a retailer's business - from technology to operations - allows him to take a consultative approach that busy CIOs appreciate as they navigate the complex world of payments today,” said Laura Kirby-Meck, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Merchant Link. “I'm confident Ben will be a huge asset as we continue expanding our presence in the retail market.”
“Merchant Link's solutions have clear benefits for retailers looking for greater flexibility and peace of mind when it comes to payments and compliance,” said Jared. “I'm excited for the opportunity to draw upon my experience to drive growth in this channel.”
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