District Finance Services Retail Sales Representative

U.S. Bank National Association

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About The Position

The Retail Sales Representative is a client-facing sales role within Distribution Finance Services (DFS), a specialized business unit of Equipment Finance. This role is responsible for building, managing, and expanding relationships with existing clients while identifying and qualifying new retail leasing opportunities. The position functions primarily as an inside sales role, focused on processing retail transactions, deepening existing portfolios, and supporting growth within a developing and expanding line of business.
Sales Representatives work closely with internal partners and support teams to deliver a high-quality client experience and ensure timely, accurate execution of leasing solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Communications, Marketing, or equivalent work experience
• Eight to ten years of leasing and sales experience
• Strong leasing sales, relationship management, and new business development skills
• Demonstrated negotiation skills and ability to execute sales strategies
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Equipment Finance (preferred)
• Familiarity with U.S. Bank policies and procedures
• Exposure to Salesforce for pipeline management is a plus

Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and expand relationships with existing DFS clients through regular, consultative engagement
• Identify, analyze, and qualify new retail leasing opportunities, including limited prospecting within approved channels
• Process and manage retail equipment finance transactions from inquiry through funding
• Explain leasing products, pricing, rates, and terms to clients in a clear and consultative manner
• Partner closely with internal sales support and operations teams to ensure customer satisfaction and seamless execution
• Respond to inbound referrals and inquiries, including occasional requests from Business Banking partners
• Maintain accurate pipeline activity and client information using internal systems and tools
• Consult with clients on business strategies and demonstrate how Equipment Finance solutions can support profitability, competitiveness, and risk reduction
• Participate in ongoing sales training and peer collaboration as the business continues to scale and grow

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level