Merchant Sales Consultant

Truist; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Truist is seeking a Merchant Services Sales Representative in Atlanta, Georgia, to identify and develop sales opportunities. This role demands a consultative sales approach to assist business clients with their payment processing needs. Responsibilities include executing sales plans and collaborating with bankers to foster relationships. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and proven sales experience, particularly with financial products. The position offers extensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
• Proven experience with financial or payments products and/or services.
• Ability to present and communicate effectively and confidently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales plans for assigned client portfolio.
• Build partnerships with bankers to identify and drive sales opportunities.
• Sell payment processing solutions to clients and prospects.

Skills

Sales experience of financial products

Communication skills

Ability to present effectively

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Identify and develop Merchant Services sales opportunities in an assigned market. Deliver a consultative sales approach by helping business clients assess their payment processing needs and delivering solutions that address those needs. Actively work with the assigned team to generate opportunities in support of profitability and growth initiatives. The target market is specialized with varying sized client revenue.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Executes sales plan, develops strong partnership and collaboration with line of business and other internal partners to identify and drive client and prospect sales opportunities to achieve/exceed revenue and portfolio growth objectives for assigned client portfolio.
• Fosters relationships with bankers and product partners to collaborate on opportunities and engage in strategic client planning.
• Focuses on new business development by selling payment processing solutions to existing clients and prospects with proactive market engagement. Consults with clients to identify payment processing needs and deliver a comprehensive solution to address.
• Participates in the development of detailed relationship plans for clients/prospects within assigned client group to identify key retention and new client acquisition opportunities.
• Responsible for providing client working capital services and solutions specifically focused on receivables.
• Adheres and follows all applicable policies and procedures. Proactively escalates issues and risks to leadership's attention.
• Has the ability to consult with a client through various methods of communication in an effective manner (e.g., in person, email, voicemail, virtual meeting, etc.).
• Responsible for accurate reporting of sales efforts, sales effort progression and sales revenue.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
• Proven experience with financial or payments products and/or services.
• Ability to present and communicate effectively and confidently.
• Proven experience working across departments, lines of business within large financial organizations.
• Maintains a growth mindset to adapt and resolve escalating complex issues.
• Must be able to travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field of study.
• Relevant banking experience through previous employment or training programs.
• Industry certifications relating to Merchant Services.
• Formal sales training.
• 3+ years of sales experience of financial or payments products and/or services.

Benefits

All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax‑preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full‑time or part‑time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non‑temporary position for which you apply, based on full‑time or part‑time status, position, and division of work.

EEO Statement

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace. EEO is the Law. E‑Verify. IER Right to Work.