[Hiring] Account Executive @U.S. Bank

Role Description

Elavon, a leader in payment solutions, is seeking an in market outside Sales Account Executive to be part of an exciting opportunity to develop new business account relationships with a referral bank partner in Madison, WI!

If you are motivated by building new relationships, achieving high-level sales results, and contributing to a top performing team, we are excited about you!

How you’ll spend your time:

• Build and grow our bank partner relationship, resulting in consistent referral production. Our bank partners provide warm leads and are rewarded for sending referrals your way!
• Daily utilization and updating of Salesforce as a CRM tool.
• Developing profitable new business account relationships and increased profitability from existing accounts by selling Merchant Services (Visa/MC/Discover/American Express processing) to Small/Medium Size businesses.
• Identifying business opportunities based on knowledge of clients, markets, products, and services.
• Learn and develop expert-level knowledge of company products and services.
• Presenting to prospective clients informing them of benefits of using the organization's products and services to meet their needs.
• Implementing and maintaining an effective referral network and call program to promote sales.
• Receive guidance and training in a remote environment and achieve daily objectives as set forth by your manager.
• No experience with Merchant Services required, just strong sales experience and a willingness to learn and grow with us! This role includes a base salary, a commission plan and a travel stipend.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
• Two to three years of relevant sales experience
• Ability to travel 3-4 days per week in market (no overnight required)

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Expert knowledge of product marketing, client service issues and organization operations
• Excellent marketing, business development/sales and negotiating skills
• Ability to creatively resolve complex problems with general guidance
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of Salesforce
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

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