Strategic Vendor Programs Manager

Regions Bank; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Disability benefits

HSA

Life insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascentium Capital, a division of Regions Bank, seeks a Vendor Program Manager to manage and grow a portfolio of key vendor relationships while driving funded volume through program execution. You will partner with internal sales teams to deliver a seamless client experience across manufacturers, distributors and direct clients nationwide.

You will oversee program health, forecast and report on activity, and collaborate with credit, ops, and sales leadership to optimize performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of commercial, small business, equipment financing, or related sales experience
• Or High School Diploma or GED and four (4) years of commercial, small business, equipment financing, or related sales experience
• Experience using CRM platforms and other applicable sales tools

Responsibilities

• Manages a portfolio of strategic vendor relationships, serving as the primary point of contact at the program level
• Builds and maintains executive-level relationships with vendor partners to support long-term growth
• Drives portfolio performance, including volume growth, retention, and program profitability
• Oversees vendor program health and ensures alignment with vendor leadership, while driving volume growth through influence, coordination, and execution
• Partners with Vendor Sales Account Managers and Sales Coordinators to execute transactions and deliver a consistent client experience
• Oversees and optimizes program structure, workflow, and service delivery across assigned vendors
• Monitors portfolio performance and identifies opportunities to increase adoption and utilization
• Ensures alignment between vendor expectations and internal capabilities, resolving issues proactively
• Provides forecasting, reporting, and insights on vendor activity and growth opportunities
• Collaborates cross-functionally with credit, operations, and sales leadership teams to enhance program effectiveness

Skills

Vendor relationships

Executive relationships

Program management

CRM experience

Forecasting & reporting

Microsoft Office

Data analytics

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma or GED with experience

Tools

CRM platforms

Job description

Ascentium Capital, a division of Regions Bank, seeks a Vendor Program Manager to manage and grow a portfolio of key vendor relationships while driving funded volume through program execution. You will partner with internal sales teams to deliver a seamless client experience across manufacturers, distributors and direct clients nationwide.

You will oversee program health, forecast and report on activity, and collaborate with credit, ops, and sales leadership to optimize performance.