Merchant Acquisition Optimization Manager

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions, enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed in the right ways, all more confidently and more often—that’s what we call the courage to thrive. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential.

A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Bank, Elavon is committed to building the platforms and ecosystems that help over 1.5 million customers around the world to achieve their financial goals—no matter what they need. From transaction processing to customer service, to driving innovation and launching new products, we’re building a range of tailored payment solutions powered by the latest technology.

As part of our team, you can explore what motivates and energizes your career goals: partnering with our customers, our communities, and each other.

The Merchant Acquisition Optimization Manager will own the strategy and execution of product initiatives that optimize revenue within Merchant Payment Services. This role combines product vision, pricing strategy, and data-driven insights to deliver profitable solutions and exceptional client value.

• Develop and maintain product roadmap aligned with revenue optimization team lead and Executive Leadership objectives.
• Design pricing strategies for new and existing products, ensuring competitive positioning.
• Partner with Finance and BI teams to analyze performance, forecast outcomes, and identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to drive adoption and execution of revenue initiatives.
• Monitor KPIs and implement continuous improvement processes for product performance.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and reporting for leadership reviews.

• Sales optimization experience and product management.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in product management, merchant services, or pricing and sales strategy.
• Strong understanding of payment ecosystems and risk-based pricing.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with Salesforce, incentive compensation design, and territory planning.
• Familiarity with merchant acquiring and value-added services commercialization.
• Strong data analytics background and strong knowledge in building Power BI dashboards.
• Strong merchant optimization background is highly preferred but not limited.
• Strong sales strategy background is preferred.

The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside of the location for the other days.

• 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.

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U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E‑Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories.

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $ – $.

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.