Payment Sales Consultant - Government Banking

U.S. Bank•Clayton, MO

About The Position

U.S. Bank is seeking a highly motivated, consultative Payment Sales Consultant to support its Government Banking team. The role drives growth, retention, and expansion of Treasury Management and payment-solution relationships across a national portfolio of government clients and prospects. The consultant acts as a trusted payments advisor, partnering with Relationship Managers, Treasury Management teams, product partners, and other stakeholders to identify client needs and deliver strategic solutions. The position focuses primarily on government clients in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, with St. Louis and Kansas City identified as preferred locations. Other locations may be considered based on business needs and candidate qualifications. Periodic travel is required for client meetings, business development, team collaboration, and industry events; travel expectations vary by territory and business needs. The consultant leads the sales process from discovery through proposal, closing, implementation, and ongoing relationship management. The role also provides expertise on industry trends, competitive offerings, and regulatory developments, and supports divisional initiatives, special projects, and team development. The role offers a salary range of $134,280 to $164,120, with the actual range potentially varying by location. U.S. Bank also offers benefits and total rewards subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
At least 10 years of sales experience in the commercial banking industry.
Strong sales, negotiation, presentation, and relationship-management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales and revenue objectives.
Ability to navigate complex organizations and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Significant experience in payments, treasury management, commercial banking, financial services, or consultative business development.
Demonstrated success building and expanding client relationships with senior decision-makers.
Experience selling Treasury Management, payment, or commercial banking solutions.
Experience supporting government, public sector, institutional, healthcare, education, or large corporate clients.
Strong knowledge of payment products, including ACH, wire transfer, commercial card, virtual card, merchant services, integrated receivables, and payables solutions.
Deep understanding of payments industry trends, emerging technologies, and treasury best practices.
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic sales plans to grow payment-solution revenue and deepen existing client relationships.
Partner with Relationship Managers and line-of-business leaders to identify opportunities, drive referrals, and deliver comprehensive client solutions.
Advise government clients on payment optimization, operational efficiency, fraud mitigation, cash-flow management, and working-capital strategies.
Present and position Treasury Management solutions, including ACH, wire transfer services, integrated receivables, payables, commercial card, virtual card, and merchant services.
Lead the sales process from initial discovery through proposal, closing, implementation, and ongoing relationship management.
Build and maintain a pipeline of opportunities across existing and prospective government clients.
Conduct executive-level client and prospect presentations focused on business outcomes, value delivery, and strategic partnership.
Serve as a subject matter expert on industry trends, competitive offerings, and regulatory developments impacting government entities.
Collaborate across business lines to deliver a seamless client experience.
Support divisional initiatives, special projects, and team development, including mentoring less experienced sales professionals.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
Basic term and optional term life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
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 hours 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, subject to eligibility requirements.