[Remote] Merchant Payment Services Account Executive

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. U.S. Bank is committed to empowering its customers and communities to thrive through innovative financial solutions. The Merchant Payment Services Account Executive will develop new business account relationships with local bank partners, focusing on selling merchant services to small and medium-sized businesses.


Responsibilities

  • 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 the 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.

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
  • Two to three years of relevant sales experience
  • Ability to travel
  • 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
  • Proficiency 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

Company Overview

  • At U.S. It was founded in 1968, and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.usbank.com.

  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • U.S. Bank has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 679 in 2025, 508 in 2024, 545 in 2023, 806 in 2022, 549 in 2021, 403 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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