Sales Director - Carolinas

U.S. Bank; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) and employer‑funded retirement

Paid vacation

Up to 11 paid holidays

Adoption assistance

Sick and Safe Leave

Job summary

U.S. Bank in the United States seeks a Sales Director to lead a Direct Sales Representatives team within North Carolina or South Carolina. This is a home-based role, with travel required.

You will manage a direct sales team, drive revenue and market share, and set sales and budget goals while building profitable customer relationships. A Bachelor’s degree and 8–10 years of relevant experience, plus travel ability, are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Typically eight to ten years of relevant experience.
• Ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Manages a direct sales team responsible for selling assigned products within a designated region.
• Leads a team accountable for self-generating all business through prospecting, networking, referrals, and other outbound activities.
• Develops revenue, volume, and market share objectives for the team and market area.
• Establishes and achieves sales and budget goals and executes marketing strategies for the products and services sold.
• Builds and maintains profitable customer relationships.
• Trains, motivates, coaches, and provides daily leadership to the assigned sales team.

Skills

Sales strategies

Leadership

Communication

New business development

Customer relationships

Banking knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.

Job Description

Our growing team is seeking a Sales Director located within the states of North Carolina or South Carolina to lead a team of Direct Sales Representatives within the assigned territory. While this is a home‑based role, travel is required.

• Manages a direct sales team responsible for selling assigned products and services within a designated geographic region or industry segment.
• Leads a team accountable for self-generating all business through prospecting, networking, referrals, and other outbound business development activities.
• Develops revenue, volume, and market share objectives for the assigned team and market area.
• Establishes and achieves sales and budget goals and executes effective marketing strategies for the products and services sold.
• Builds and maintains profitable customer relationships.
• Identifies and monitors market trends and competitor activity to strengthen the team’s competitive position.
• Develops and administers the annual budget for the assigned area.
• Cultivates relationships with industry associations and community networks to expand market opportunities.
• Trains, motivates, coaches, and provides daily leadership to the assigned sales team.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience.
• Typically eight to 10 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to travel.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Advanced knowledge of sales and sales strategies.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong management and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated new business development and relationship management skills.
• Effective customer service/relations skills.
• Thorough knowledge of banking products/services, banking operations, and current market trends.
• Ability to make important decisions independently.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision).
• Basic term and optional term life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave.
• 401(k) and employer‑funded retirement plan.
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure).
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities.
• Adoption assistance.
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.
• Review our full benefits available by employment status here.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

E-Verify U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories.

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

Pay Range: $114,750.00 - 140,250.00

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures. Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

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.