Sales Director - Texas
About The Position
U.S. Bank subsidiary Elavon is seeking a Sales Director located within Texas to lead Direct Sales Representatives in an assigned territory. This is a home-based role that requires travel. The Sales Director manages a team selling assigned products and services within a geographic region or industry segment, with responsibility for generating business through prospecting, networking, referrals, and other outbound activities. The position develops revenue, volume, market-share, sales, and budget objectives; implements marketing strategies; and builds profitable customer relationships. It also monitors market trends and competitors, administers the area’s annual budget, develops industry and community relationships, and trains, motivates, coaches, and provides daily leadership to the sales team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- Typically eight to 10 years of relevant experience.
- Ability to travel.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced knowledge of sales and sales strategies.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong management and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated new business development and relationship management skills.
- Effective customer service and relations skills.
- Thorough knowledge of banking products and services, banking operations, and current market trends.
- Ability to make important decisions independently.
Responsibilities
- Manage a direct sales team selling assigned products and services within a designated geographic region or industry segment.
- Lead a team responsible for generating business through prospecting, networking, referrals, and other outbound business-development activities.
- Develop revenue, volume, and market-share objectives for the assigned team and market area.
- Establish and achieve sales and budget goals and execute effective marketing strategies for the products and services sold.
- Build and maintain profitable customer relationships.
- Identify and monitor market trends and competitor activity to strengthen the team’s competitive position.
- Develop and administer the annual budget for the assigned area.
- Cultivate relationships with industry associations and community networks to expand market opportunities.
- Train, motivate, coach, and provide daily leadership to the assigned sales team.
Benefits
- Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
- Basic term and optional term life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
