Area Sales Representative

U.S. Bank

. Drive new merchant acquisition, grow revenue, and expand market share .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • IrelandJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in B2B sales with a focus on new business acquisition, relationship management, and compliance with financial regulations. Proven ability to develop sales pipelines and effectively communicate value propositions to clients in the payments and ecommerce sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

B2B Sales ExperienceSales Pipeline DevelopmentEcommerce Solutions SalesFinancial AcumenCompliance with CBI Fitness and Probity Regime

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Hard Skills

New Business AcquisitionSales Proposal PresentationAccount Relationship ManagementRisk ManagementNegotiation Skills

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAdaptabilityNetworking AbilityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

SaaS SolutionsPayments Market Knowledge

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesSMB MarketCompetency-Based FrameworkU.S. Bank Code of Ethics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive new merchant acquisition, grow revenue, and expand market share
Identify, secure, and onboard new business opportunities
Develop profitable new business account relationships
Increase profitability from existing accounts
Identify business opportunities based on knowledge of clients, markets, products, and services
Present sales proposals to existing and prospective clients
Explain the benefits of the organization’s products and services
Implement and maintain an effective referral network and call program
Manage ongoing account relationships with existing customers
Establish and maintain internal relationships
Establish and maintain public relationships with the community to enhance the organization’s image and develop new business
Identify and manage risks in compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and company policy

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 years B2B sales experience essential
Experience in a business-to-business direct sales role primarily focused on new business acquisition
Specialist knowledge of the payments market is desirable
Track record creating a sales pipeline, identifying customer solutions, and closing sales in the SMB market
Experience selling ecommerce solutions, SaaS, and core acquiring solutions
Direct experience following a competency-based framework model to develop sales practices
Ability to develop and maintain an effective network of contacts and relationships at all levels of Elavon, partners, and external stakeholders
Commercial and financial acumen, including awareness of issues involved in negotiating contracts
Highly effective verbal, non-verbal, and written communication
Ability to work and support colleagues across a multinational organisation
Willingness to accept change and maintain effectiveness in a changing environment
Ability to see the bigger picture
Documented confirmation of performance
Financial services experience is beneficial
Must comply with the CBI Fitness and Probity Regime and Conduct Standards applicable to the role
Must provide requested information and documentation relating to 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
Accessibility adjustments throughout the application and hiring process
Transparent, market-competitive compensation package
Equal pay for work of equal value