Direct Sales Payment Consultant - Southeast

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.

Job Description

• Our growing team is seeking Direct Sales Representatives located across the Southeastern U.S. , including Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
• While this is a home-based role, travel is required.

• As a Direct Sales Payment Consultant within the Merchant Payment Services (MPS) division, you will serve as a highly motivated outside sales professional responsible for acquiring new merchant clients, developing strategic relationships, and growing market share within your assigned territory.
• This is a true hunter role , requiring an individual who thrives on creating opportunities, prospecting for new business, and building a pipeline through persistent business development efforts.

The Direct Sales Payment Consultant will approach the territory like an entrepreneur—building a business, creating a personal market presence, and taking ownership of results. The role offers the freedom to pursue opportunities across retail, restaurant, healthcare, and service-based businesses, develop trusted relationships with local owners and decision-makers, and generate momentum through cold calling, networking, community involvement, referrals, strategic partnerships, and direct in-market engagement. While the majority of the pipeline will be self-sourced, consultants are supported by the strength, credibility, and resources of U.S. Bank, creating additional opportunities to identify needs, introduce broader solutions, and win business.

The ideal candidate combines a hunter's mindset with a consultant's approach, pairing a relentless pursuit of new business with the ability to understand customer needs and deliver tailored payment solutions that help clients grow.

Why Join Merchant Payment Services?

We are making significant investments in the growth of our Direct Sales organization and expanding our presence across the Southern U.S. What differentiates us is the ability to combine an entrepreneurial outside-sales opportunity with the reach and resources of a leading financial institution. As a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Bank, Merchant Payment Services can leverage the bank’s broad product portfolio, distribution channels, and financial expertise to help consultants open doors and deliver more complete solutions. You will have the opportunity to build your own book of business while using the power of the bank to create conversations, uncover needs, and accelerate growth.

You'll Have the Opportunity To:

· Build and grow your own book of business through strategic prospecting and business development.

· Sell a comprehensive suite of payment and business solutions that help merchants improve efficiency, optimize cash flow, and enhance the customer experience.

· Develop strong relationships with business owners and decision-makers throughout your territory.

· Join a growing sales organization with opportunities for advancement and professional development.

· Earn competitive performance-based compensation tied directly to your success and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Outside Sales & Business Development

· Operate as a true hunter, identifying and pursuing new business opportunities every day.

· Generate the majority of your sales pipeline through self-sourced prospecting, including cold calling, networking, referrals, door-to-door business development, community engagement, industry events, and strategic outreach.

· Spend the majority of your time in the field meeting with business owners and decision-makers.

· Develop and execute a territory growth strategy focused on acquiring new merchant relationships and expanding market penetration.

· Build and maintain a sustainable pipeline of qualified opportunities through consistent prospecting and disciplined territory management.

· Conduct consultative sales presentations, needs assessments, and product demonstrations that articulate the value of MPS solutions.

· Negotiate pricing and contract terms, structure proposals, and close new business efficiently.

· Consistently achieve or exceed new-business acquisition and revenue goals.

Customer Relationship Management

· Establish trusted-advisor relationships with business owners and key decision-makers.

· Maintain regular client contact to identify expansion opportunities and additional business needs.

· Promote customer retention and long-term satisfaction through ongoing engagement and support.

· Leverage client referrals and local networking opportunities to expand market presence.

Territory & Market Development

· Build strong market awareness and brand presence within the assigned territory.

· Develop relationships with local business organizations, chambers of commerce, networking groups, and strategic referral partners.

· Identify and pursue opportunities across target verticals including Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, and Public Sector.

· Stay informed on industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.

Operational Excellence

· Maintain accurate and timely records of prospecting activity, pipeline development, forecasting, and customer interactions in Salesforce.

· Consistently manage the sales activity levels required to achieve growth objectives.

· Ensure compliance with internal controls, pricing guidelines, promotional offer requirements, and sales practices.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Two to three years of relevant sales experience

Ability to travel

Preferred Qualifications

· Three to five years of successful outside sales experience.

· Proven success in a hunter-based sales role focused on new customer acquisition.

· Demonstrated ability to self-source opportunities and build a pipeline from the ground up.

· Track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales goals through proactive prospecting and business development.

· Experience selling merchant services, payment processing, financial services, SaaS, or other consultative B2B solutions.

· Strong prospecting, cold-calling, networking, negotiation, territory management, and relationship-building skills.

· Proficiency with Salesforce or a comparable CRM platform.

· Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently, maintain accountability, and drive results.

· Familiarity with MPS platforms and U.S. Bank distribution channels is a plus.

· Regional market expertise in the Southeastern 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 .

Benefits:

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your h