Sales Strategist
About The Position
At U.S. Bank, 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 progression, and provide primary support for prospect deliverables before and after the procurement stage. The Sales Strategist supports strategic business opportunities, including new business and rebids, and leads presentation preparation, debriefs, and follow-up. The position has a hybrid/flexible schedule, with an in-office expectation of three or more days per week and flexibility to work outside the office location on other days.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- One to two years of experience in a sales-, finance-, or analytics-related role.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to interpret data, identify inconsistencies, and troubleshoot data discrepancies.
- Ability to resolve complex problems with minimal guidance and demonstrate appropriate judgment.
- Effective communication across various channels and recognition of others’ preferred communication styles.
- Strong business acumen.
- Sound reasoning and consultation with others when needed.
- Ability to 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.
- Complete 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 insurance.
- Pregnancy disability and parental leave.
- 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan.
- Paid vacation, ranging 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
