Payments Consultant – Direct Sales

U.S. Bank

Direct Sales Representative for U.S. Bank, acquiring new merchant clients and driving revenue growth through direct engagement.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeSarasota • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $63,990 - $78,210 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sales strategy and client relationship management, with a strong focus on merchant services and payment processing. Proven ability to leverage CRM tools like Salesforce to manage sales pipelines and drive customer retention.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Direct Sales ExperienceMerchant Services KnowledgeSalesforce ProficiencyNegotiation SkillsClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Sales StrategyCustomer RetentionSales Target AchievementPayment ProcessingProduct Demonstration

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationOrganizational SkillsNegotiation Skills

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceCRM ToolsMPS Platforms

Industry Keywords

RetailHospitalityHealthcarePublic SectorFinancial ServicesSaaSU.S. Bank Distribution Channels

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prospect and acquire new merchant clients across verticals such as Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, and Public Sector.
Conduct product demonstrations and articulate the value proposition of MPS solutions.
Manage a robust sales pipeline using Salesforce and other CRM tools.
Negotiate pricing and contract terms to close deals efficiently.
Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.
Execute customer retention strategies to reduce churn and increase satisfaction.
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing insights and solutions tailored to their business needs.
Identify and pursue opportunities in high-growth geographies and verticals.
Stay informed on industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Ensure compliance with internal controls and promotional offer guidelines.
Maintain accurate records of sales activities and customer interactions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
Two to three years of relevant sales experience
Ability to travel
3–5 years of experience in direct sales, preferably in payments, financial services, or SaaS
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
Strong understanding of merchant services and payment processing
Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
Proficiency with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms
Familiarity with MPS platforms and U.S. Bank distribution channels is a plus
Regional market expertise in the Southern U.S. is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

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