Sales Strategist

U.S. Bank • Harrisburg, PA

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sales Strategist provides consultative support and familiarization with resources and tools to support the asset management sales team’s new business development efforts. The role works directly with business development officers (BDOs) to prepare for sales opportunities, regularly discuss sales pipeline progress, and provide primary support for prospect deliverables before and after the procurement stage. The Sales Strategist also supports strategic business opportunities, including new business and rebids, and leads presentation preparation, debriefs, and follow-up.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in a sales-, finance-, or analytics-related role.
• Ability to interpret data, identify inconsistencies, and troubleshoot data discrepancies.
• Ability to resolve complex problems with minimal guidance and demonstrate appropriate judgment.
• Effective communication through various channels and awareness of others’ preferred communication styles.
• Strong business acumen and support for the broader business purpose.
• Sound reasoning and decision-making, including consulting others when needed.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated success working with others.

Responsibilities

• Support BDOs in identifying new business opportunities.
• Hold ongoing discussions about sales pipeline progression.
• Prepare materials for meetings.
• Work with BDOs to determine differentiators, the deal team, and required internal support resources.
• Lead preparation of final interview presentations and follow-up items, including deal team presentation preparation calls.
• Lead follow-up and debrief calls with the deal team and leadership.
• Provide other sales enablement deliverables as assigned.

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 of 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.

What This Job Offers

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