Merchant Payment Executive

U.S. Bank

. Manage a sales staff responsible for selling assigned bank products and services for an assigned geographic region or industrial segment .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $134,280 - $164,120 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing sales teams and developing strategic partnerships within the financial services and payment technology sectors. Proven ability to exceed sales goals, manage budgets, and maintain strong customer relationships while navigating complex enterprise pursuits.

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Sales ManagementMerchant AcquiringPayment TechnologyRelationship ManagementRFP Response Strategies

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Hard Skills

Sales Strategy DevelopmentBudget AdministrationMarket Trend AnalysisNew Business DevelopmentBanking Products KnowledgePayment Ecosystem KnowledgeNegotiation SkillsPresentation SkillsCustomer Service SkillsDecision-Making

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsCommunication SkillsMotivational SkillsExecutive PresenceInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

HospitalitySports & EntertainmentGamingRestaurantLodgingVenueCommercial Real EstateIntegrated PaymentsOmnichannel CommerceFraud Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a sales staff responsible for selling assigned bank products and services for an assigned geographic region or industrial segment
Make sales directly and/or through assigned sales staff to customers and prospects
Develop revenue, volume, and market share objectives for assigned staff and market area
Establish and achieve sales and budget goals and marketing strategies for products and services sold
Maintain and develop profitable customer relationships
Identify and monitor market trends and competitor actions
Develop and administer the annual budget for an assigned area
Develop relationships with industry associations
Train, motivate, and provide daily management to assigned staff
Lead response strategies for large RFPs and complex enterprise pursuits
Travel to customer locations, industry events, and executive meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience
Typically, 10 or more years of relevant experience
Proven success selling merchant acquiring, payment technology, financial services, SaaS, or integrated technology solutions
Demonstrated experience securing large enterprise relationships and complex strategic partnerships
Track record of consistently exceeding sales goals and revenue targets
Strong executive presence with exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Must be willing and able to travel up to 60% of the time to customer locations, industry events, and executive meetings
Experience within hospitality, sports & entertainment, gaming, restaurant, lodging, venue, or CRE industries
Knowledge of payment ecosystems, including Acquiring, Payment gateways, Card brand regulations, Integrated payments, Omnichannel commerce, Embedded finance, and Fraud and risk management solutions
Existing network of executive relationships within targeted vertical markets
Experience leading response strategies for large RFPs and complex enterprise pursuits
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong management and leadership skills
Demonstrated new business development and relationship management skills
Effective customer service/relations skills
Considerable knowledge of banking products/services, banking operations, and current market trends
Ability to make important decisions independently
Ability to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures, including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401(k) contribution and pension