Cost Reduction Consultant (1099) – Merchant Services
About Spendly: Spendly helps mid-market and enterprise companies identify and execute cost savings across key expense categories. We partner with experienced consultants who bring deep vendor knowledge and proven results. Role Overview: We are seeking a Merchant Services Cost Reduction Consultant to help clients optimize payment processing expenses, including credit card fees, interchange rates, gateway costs, and related services. This is a 1099-contract role, ideal for an experienced professional with a track record of delivering measurable savings. Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze merchant processing statements and contracts
- Identify cost-saving opportunities across interchange, assessments, and markups
- Renegotiate terms with processors, ISOs, and payment providers
- Provide benchmarking insights against industry standards
- Deliver clear savings reports and implementation strategies
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in merchant services, payments, or fintech
- Proven track record reducing costs with major processors (e.g., Fiserv/First Data, Chase Paymentech, Worldpay, Stripe, Adyen)
- Experience working with mid-market to enterprise clients
- Strong understanding of interchange optimization and pricing models
- Ability to present case studies demonstrating achieved savings
Preferred:
- Existing relationships within payment processing ecosystem
- Experience as an independent consultant or advisor
Pay: $25.00 - $50.00 per hour Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job Apply To this Job