Senior Sales Associate

Discover Financial Services • Riverwoods, IL

122d • $67,000 - $113,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Sales Associate at Discover, you will be responsible for supporting client management and business development efforts for a portfolio of digital enabler accounts. You will collaborate cross-functionally to support strategic initiatives, products, and programs to drive growth of the business and maintain overall business relationships. Your role will involve actively managing and escalating risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 2+ years of experience in Financial Services, Payments, Sales, Business Development, Customer Services, Marketing, or related fields.
• In lieu of education, 4+ years of experience in Financial Services, Payments, Sales, Business Development, Customer Services, Marketing, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Support internal and external efforts to identify business opportunities with new and existing accounts or partnerships.
• Grow relationships and drive new business value.
• Maintain regular communication, remediate any issues, and resolve customer inquiries using effective problem-solving skills.
• Collaborate with Marketing resources on marketing and promotional initiatives.
• Conduct research on prospects or current partners, specified verticals, or industry to support events or ad-hoc projects.
• Promote a risk-aware culture; ensure efficient and effective risk and compliance management.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
• Short and Long Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurances
• Recognition Program
• Education Assistance
• Commuter Benefits
• Family Support Programs
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree