Corporate Sales Specialist

U.S. Bank

Corporate Sales Specialist generating new business for Elavon, a payment-solutions provider serving over 1.5 million customers. Selling acquiring services to UK SMBs through prospecting, referrals, and field engagement.

Posted 8/11/2026full-time🇬🇧 United KingdomJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in generating new business sales within the UK SMB segment, managing the full sales lifecycle, and achieving customer acquisition and revenue targets while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Merchant Services ExperienceSales Pipeline ManagementRelationship BuildingCompliance with CBI Fitness and Probity RegimeEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Sales GenerationProspectingDeal ClosureRevenue Target AchievementPipeline Activity Management

Soft Skills

Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAdaptabilityCan-Do Attitude

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid UK Driver’s Licence

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesPayment SolutionsAcquiring ServicesDue DiligenceU.S. Bank’s Code of Ethics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Generate new business sales within Elavon’s UK SMB segment through self-sourced opportunities and partner-led referrals
Self-generate pipeline through prospecting, outbound sales activity, and professional networks
Build and maintain relationships with lead and referral partners
Manage the full sales lifecycle from initial engagement through deal closure
Sell acquiring services and payment solutions
Achieve new customer acquisition and revenue targets
Maintain accurate pipeline activity and forecasting in line with internal sales processes
Identify new opportunities and routes to market
Comply with applicable laws, rules, regulations, company policies, the CBI Fitness and Probity Regime, Conduct Standards, and U.S. Bank’s Code of Ethics
Provide requested information and documentation for company due diligence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 1 year of experience in Merchant Services or the Financial Services sector
Experience self-generating sales and prospects
Valid UK driver’s licence
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Highly effective verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and influencing skills
Willingness to accept change and maintain effectiveness in a changing environment
Interest in learning about the Elavon business
General “can-do” attitude
Must comply with the CBI Fitness and Probity Regime and Conduct Standards applicable to the role
Must provide requested information and documentation regarding qualifications, experience, employment history, financial soundness, and other interests for due diligence
Must maintain awareness of and comply with U.S. Bank’s Code of Ethics and applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and procedures

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentives for eligible employees
Inclusive equitable benefits focused on financial wellbeing, health and wellness
Continuous development opportunities including training, education support, and career progression pathways
Employee recognition programs celebrating achievements and milestones
Inclusive and accessible recruitment experience with adjustments available during the application or hiring process