Inside Sales Advisor - Merchant Services (Chicago, IL area)

Freddie Mac; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is looking for an Inside Sales Advisor for Merchant Services, responsible for expanding client relationships and providing payment solutions in the small business sector. This role involves active prospecting, relationship building, and collaboration with bank units to maximize profitability. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and proven sales experience, particularly in merchant services. This position offers competitive compensation and potential for professional growth within a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage

Wellness program

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid leave programs

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Qualifications

• 2 years of proven sales experience in financial services.
• Ability to close deals and achieve targets.
• Merchant service sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and build relationships with new clients.
• Sell a range of payment solutions including card processing.
• Coach branch staff to enhance sales efforts.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship-building

Problem-solving

Customer-centric approach

Fluency in an additional language

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Salesforce

Word

Excel

Job description

Description

Summary:

The Inside Sales Advisor - Merchant Services is responsible for generating and expanding client relationships by providing expert payment solutions and recommendations in the small business space from $0-$3 million. You will also partner with branches to identify new sales opportunities for merchant services while also coaching branch staff, calling on prospects/clients, managing leads, making presentations, closing sales, managing appointments and schedules, attending leadership meetings and keeping your partners engaged in your referrals and calling efforts.

This role requires that the candidate is located in the Chicago, IL area.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively prospect and build relationships with new clients, converting leads into valuable partnerships.
• Sell a range of solutions (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, check processing, gift cards, ACH) and navigate complex hardware and software needs.
• Build pipeline, convert leads, navigate complex hardware and software needs, and close deals, consistently exceeding daily and weekly targets.
• Collaborate with various bank units to identify cross-selling possibilities and maximize client profitability.
• Resolve client concerns and build long-lasting relationships based on expertise and exceptional service.
• Teach, coach, motivate, drive merchant education and sales growth within your respective branch coverage area.
• Accurately report out all leads, opportunities and status updates within the CRM and understand trends in your sales behaviors by using dashboards and reports.
• Leverage partners to learn products and services for cross sales opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 2 years of proven sales/inside sales experience in financial services and the ability to close deals and achieve ambitions targets.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of merchant services sales experience, including in a call center environment
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Previous sales expertise in the small business space from $0-$3 million in annual sales.
• Expertise in virtual sales in a call center environment.
• Ability to multitask and juggle complex tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a customer-centric approach.
• Participate in occasional team meetings.
• Thorough knowledge of various software programs including Word and Excel, and the ability to quickly learn additional systems/software. Ability to utilize technology effectively to manage your workload and client relationships.
• Approach challenges creatively and find solutions that benefit both clients and the bank.
• Fluency in an additional language
• Proficiency in Salesforce

#LI-Remote

Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)
No

Workplace Type:
Remote

Our Approach to Office Workplace Type

Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We're combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

Huntington will not sponsor applicants for this position for immigration benefits, including but not limited to assisting with obtaining work permission for F-1 students, H-1B professionals, O-1 workers, TN workers, E-3 workers, among other immigration statuses. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Compensation Range:
$22.60-$44.23 Hourly

The compensation range represents the low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. Colleagues in this position are also eligible to participate in an applicable incentive compensation plan. In addition, Huntington provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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