Merchant Sales Advisor

Merchant Sales Advisor

Location : 1055 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue Washington

Job Summary : The Merchant Sales Advisor serves as an integral member of the Key Merchant Services sales teams in assigned districts and / or segments within Consumer Business Banking. With a focus on growing client relationships with payment and card processing needs, the Merchant Sales Advisor assists as part of the client's trusted advisor team for solutions in order to develop, manage, and retain profitable client relationships for clients with basic to moderately complex merchant needs. Provides recommendations and solutions to help ensure the team achieves their goals. Will resolve client issues and execute appropriate action to ensure client satisfaction. Partners with various functional groups and lines of business throughout the bank for growth opportunities.

Essential Functions :

• Acquire new merchant services relationships through prospecting external sources within the sales representative's assigned territory, as well as through referrals from client-focused teams including but not limited to Retail Banking, Business Banking, Private Banking, and Treasury.
• Consult with prospective businesses in identifying the proper payment solution to meet the business needs; present and sell merchant payment processing including credit card, check processing, gift cards, ACH, and the corresponding hardware and software products with small and medium-sized businesses.
• Identify merchants' other banking needs and work with available KeyBank resources to deliver solutions that meet those needs.
• Prospect small and medium-sized businesses in the sales representative's assigned region to supplement bank referrals.
• Performs other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and / or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Complies with all KeyBank policies and procedures, including without limitation, acting professionally at all times, conducting business ethically, avoiding conflicts of interest, and acting in the best interests of Key's clients and Key.

Education : Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (required)

Work Experience : 1+ years payments related experience in a banking environment (required) 1+ years success in a client focused environment with aggressive growth and service goals (required)

Skills :

Core Competencies : All KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key's Values and sustain proficiency in identified Leadership Competencies.

Physical Demands : General Office - Prolonged sitting, ability to communicate face to face in person or on the phone with teammates and clients, frequent use of PC / laptop, occasional lifting / pushing / pulling of backpacks, computer bags up to 10 lbs. Driving Requirements Ability to routinely and frequently operate a motor vehicle with a valid driver's license.

Compensation and Benefits : This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $46,000.00 - $70,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation subject to individual and company performance. Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.