Payments Consultant - Direct Sales Charlotte, NC

Job Description

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.

We are seeking a Direct Sales Representative located in the Charlotte, NC area.

• 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.

• 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 Southeast U.S is a plus

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

• 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

Review our full benefits available by employment status here.

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.

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 E‑Verify program is an Internet‑based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E‑Verify program.

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