Evolve Merchant Services and MerchantPro Express form a Cutting-Edge Joint Venture
Woodbury, NY (PRWEB) January 06, 2015 -- MerchantPro Express (MPX) announced yesterday that it has formed a joint venture with Evolve Merchant Services, an upstart independent sales organization owned and operated by 20-year merchant services sales executive, Jim Smyth. Under the agreement, Evolve will source, train and manage its own independent sales representatives and board merchant contracts through MPX’s extensive back office.
This partnership is another in a series of innovative moves by MPX to distinguish itself from its ISO peers. The terms of the profit-sharing venture will marry Jim Smyth’s recruiting, training and leadership expertise with MPX’s extensive support structure, proprietary agent portal, and strong financial backing.
Reputation was the Key to the Partnership:
Jim Smyth’s impeccable reputation among some of the most esteemed sales forces in the world greatly appealed to MPX, and should attract some of the industry’s best sales talent to Evolve. In partnering with Evolve, MPX hopes to establish itself as an ISO willing to create inviting, unique partnerships with innovative sub-ISOs and entrepreneurial sales talent, through which all parties are able to maximize profitability while maintaining integrity.
MPX’s president, Christopher Briller, who, like Jim, built his career as a sales executive at First Data, said, “We are extremely excited about making Evolve part of the MPX team. Jim is among the most sought after sales executives in the merchant services world. Not only is he an exceptional, proven sales management talent, but he’s also among the most admired sales executives among those who have worked for him. This is a major win for MPX.”
Jim added, “I researched several ISOs before deciding on a partnership with MPX. MPX’s undying commitment to integrity, impeccable leadership and financial strength made it an easy decision. Chris Briller and his team have developed the type of company that cares for its agents and business partners and has the back end support necessary to support its rapidly-growing client base. I have always built my sales teams by creating a thriving ‘family type’ of environment so that everyone can feel like they are a part of something special while controlling their own destiny. I am excited to be able to do that here along with the support from Chris and MPX.”
About MerchantPro Express:
MerchantPro Express is a nationwide registered merchant services ISO powered by First Data to provide state of the art processing services and advanced point of sale equipment to the business communities they serve. MPX’s mission is to be an innovative sales organization committed to the success and growth of its clients, partners, employees and sales agents. Headquartered in Woodbury, New York, its staff of well-trained professionals provide a consultative sales approach, precisely honed in the merchant services industry. For more information about MPX, call (516) 531-2324, or visit http://www.merchantproexpress.com.
About Evolve Merchant Services and Jim Smyth:
Jim spent the past 20 years at merchant services industry leader, First Data Corporation (FDC). He began as a successful sales agent and quickly became a “Top 5” Account Executive at FDC. In 1999 he began managing, and soon ranked among FDC’s top sales executives, achieving success building and rebuilding sales teams, establishing and nurturing bank partnerships, and growing sales exponentially. Jim led teams in the Midwest and Northeast regions for FDC until recently leaving in September 2014. Shortly thereafter, Jim created Evolve, already has merchant customers processing payments, and is very excited about the next chapter in his career. He will continue to build an industry leading sales team and be able to continue to offer dedicated service to his clients. Jim attended Rutgers University, has his Master’s Degree in Business Management, and lives in Downingtown, Pennsylvania with his wife Tracy and 3 children, Julianna, Jameson, and Jaxen.
Sean O'Neil, MerchantPro Express, http://www.merchantproexpress.com, +1 (516) 531-2324, [email protected]
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