
Merchant Services Sales Specialist
Hancock Whitney
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Covington • Louisiana • United States
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About the role
- Markets and sells the bank’s full suite of merchant services and core banking products to existing and prospective clients, including business management value-added applications.
- Partners with Retail, Business, and Commercial Banking teams to source referrals, develop proposals, and deliver presentations.
- Provides consultative support to clients and internal partners; independently manages moderate-complexity merchant accounts.
- Educates internal and external partners on merchant offerings and supports sales enablement activities.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of technology trends, payment acceptance tools, pricing models, and compliance requirements.
- Uses CRM and reporting tools to manage pipeline, forecast revenue, and track activity and engagement.
- Represents the bank in community and business events to strengthen brand presence and drive new business.
- Responsible for sourcing at least half—often the majority—of sales pipeline activity.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 5+ years of banking or financial services experience; merchant services/card payments experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated success in achieving sales and revenue goals.
- Strong consultative sales, communication, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems.
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or history of disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, disabled veteran, or other protected characteristics as required by federal, state and local laws.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
merchant servicescore banking productssales pipeline managementconsultative salessales forecastingrevenue tracking
Soft Skills
communication skillspresentation skillsconsultative supportrelationship management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeHigh school diplomaGED