Sales Manager

U.S. Bank; Oslo fylke; Hybrid; NOK 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Bank (Elavon) is seeking a Sales Manager to source new customers across the Nordics, with a focus on mid-market merchants in the card payments space. The role reports to the Head of Sales Nordics and requires navigating a controlled function with regulatory oversight.

The candidate will develop profitable client relationships, negotiate contracts, and coordinate with internal teams to activate solutions, while maintaining a strong ethical standard and a customer-first approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years sales experience in the card payments industry.
• Fluency in written and spoken business Norwegian & English.
• Knowledge of CRM/IT systems e.g. Salesforce, MS 365, Seismic, Co-Pilot.
• Know-how and network in the B2B payments sector.
• Completed university studies or equivalent qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Develops profitable new business account relationships with mid-market merchants.
• Builds relationships with partners to acquire new clients in the Nordics.
• Acts as main point of contact between clients and internal teams.
• Translates customer needs into end-to-end sales strategy from contract to activation.

Skills

Norwegian language

English language

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Strong contacts in B2B payments

Education

University degree

Tools

Salesforce

MS 365

CRM tools

Job description

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions, enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed in the right ways, all more confidently and more often—that’s what we call the courage to thrive. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One. As a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Bank, Elavon is committed to building the platforms and ecosystems that help over 1.5 million customers around the world to achieve their financial goals—no matter what they need. From transaction processing to customer service, to driving innovation and launching new products, we’re building a range of tailored payment solutions powered by the latest technology. As part of our team, you can explore what motivates and energizes your career goals: partnering with our customers, our communities, and each other. We actively uphold transparent and fair hiring practices that support individual opportunity, inclusive culture, and career mobility across all levels of our organisation. We offer meaningful opportunities for growth, a culture of inclusion, and a strong commitment to transparency and integrity in everything we do.

Job Description

What is the purpose of this Role?

Sales Manager will source new customers

Which jobs(s) does this Role report to?

Head of Sales Nordics, Head of Revenue Management Fitness & Probity

This role is a ‘controlled function’ as defined by the Central Bank Reform Act 2010 Regulations 2011.

1. Accountabilities for your role - what are you expected to do?

Develops profitable new business account relationships, identifies business opportunities based on knowledge of clients, markets, products and services. Works with existing and build new relationships with technical, referral, gateway partners in the region to acquire new mid-market merchants. You develop and sustain solid relationships with clients (existing & new) that bring in the most income for the company. You address & manage clients blocking points. You act as the main point of contact between key clients and internal teams. As a sales professional from the payment industry, you will independently acquire mid-market merchants You analyze the needs of your customers and create an end-to-end strategy from contract negotiation to final activation.

2. Competencies for your Role - how are you expected to behave?

• Drive for Results Pursues goals with energy and perseverance; rarely gives up before succeeding; works to overcome barriers and challenges in order to produce desired results; can be counted on to achieve or surpass goals; consistently a top performer among peer group.
• Collaboration: Develops good working relationships with others; recognizes and values differences; encourages an inclusive collaborative environment and open dialogue; puts team’s goals ahead of personal agendas; shares information openly and transparently; openly supports team members and their efforts.
• Agility & Innovation : Demonstrate flexibility in dealing with fast-changing priorities, and different or challenging situations. Help others to continuously improve and achieve results.
• Explore multiple Talent Development & Engagement: Provides others with a clear direction; Sets appropriate standards of behavior; Delegates work appropriately and fairly; Motivates and empowers others; Provides staff with development opportunities and coaching; Recruits staff of a high caliber.
• Risk Management Appropriately identify and manage risks, in compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, and with Company Policy.
• Ethics and Trust Maintain high ethical standards; gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity and authenticity. Conducts him or herself honestly and ethically; adheres to a core set of values and standards appropriate to the situation and acts; accordingly, is consistent in own words and actions; inspires trust and respect by dealing openly with people; keeps confidences and admits mistakes.

3. Technical Competencies for your role – what are you expected to know

• Experience and knowledge of market/payments industry
• Knowledge of product marketing and organizational operations
• Advantageous Marketing and business development/sales skills
• Essential Knowledge of technology and payment gateway providers
• Advantageous Well-developed understanding of sales methodologies – Training will be provided
• Knowledge of CRM/IT systems e.g. Salesforce, MS 365, Seismic, Co-Pilot
• Good communication skills across a variety of mediums such as telephone, Teams, in person meetings
• Essential Microsoft Office 365

4. Qualifications Required to perform your Role?

• Minimum 5 years sales experience in the card payments industry
• Mandatory requirement fluency in written and spoken business Norwegian & English
• Know How and network in the B2B - Payment sector
• Completed university studies or evidence of similar qualifications
• Very good rhetorical and analytical skills, as well as confident appearance, strong contacts, negotiation skills and will to succeed While this position is posted as remote, employees based near the office will be expected to work onsite 3+ days per week to support to support collaboration and team connection.

5. Control Function Disclosure

This role has been identified as Controlled Function (“CF 4”) under the CBI Regulations Accordingly, the Company must be satisfied on reasonable grounds that the role holder complies at all times with the requirements of: a) the CBI’s Fitness and Probity Regime and the Conduct Standards (as applicable to the role). Applicants (and upon joining the Company, employees) agree to permit the Company (or its agents) to conduct such due diligence as it deems necessary to satisfy itself on reasonable grounds that you comply with the aforementioned requirements (as applicable to the role) and that you will provide the Company with all information and/or documentation relating to your qualifications, experience, employment history, financial soundness and other interests that the Company requests for that purpose. It is the individual responsibility of every employee to maintain a current awareness and understanding of and to fully comply with U.S. Bank’s “Code of Ethics”. Each employee is also expected to maintain an awareness of the laws, regulations, internal policies and procedures that are appropriate for his/her position.

Accessibility

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need adjustments at any stage of the application or hiring process, please contact your recruiter for guidance and support.

Total Rewards

U.S. Bank is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation practices in line with local regulatory and legal requirements. Our total rewards approach is designed to attract, retain, and support top talent while ensuring equal pay for work of equal value.

We offer a market-competitive compensation package that includes:

• Clearly defined salary ranges aligned with industry benchmarks and internal equity standards.
• Performance-based incentives for eligible employees (as defined by relevant plan rules), awarded through transparent, objective criteria that recognize both individual and company performance.
• Inclusive equitable benefits that are accessible to all employees and focused around our 3 main pillars of financial wellbeing, health & wellness).
• Continuous development opportunities including training, education support, and career progression pathways based on inclusive and transparent criteria.
• Employee recognition programs that celebrate achievements and milestones for all.

We regularly review our compensation and benefits to ensure they remain competitive, inclusive, and responsive to employee needs and market trends.

Further details of the compensation package will be provided upon application.

Closing Date

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.

Elavon is wholly-owned by U.S. Bank, which just happens to be one of the world’s most ethical companies.

Whichever part of the company you join, you’ll soon see that we help our customers and communities thrive. And we’ll do the same for you, too. From day one, you’ll find ample opportunities to grow. A variety of projects to work on. A host of new skills to learn. And you’ll be surrounded by people who’ve got your back, and who’ll do everything they can to make sure you’re happy and fulfilled.