VP, Commercial Cards Sales
About The Position
As a Vice President, Commercial Cards Sales, you will engage with clients to lead strategic discussions focused on growing the commercial cards portfolio to accelerate the bank’s pipeline and revenue realization within the card product suite. You will identify and build new business opportunities, grow card usage for prospective and existing customers, and manage all aspects of the sales process, including prospecting, sales, implementation, and post-implementation follow-up. You will educate customers and deliver solutions that transform their businesses, help create and drive the long-term sales strategy, vision, and roadmap, serve as the bank’s subject matter expert in credit card sales, train bankers and internal staff on qualifying new opportunities, and may promote the bank’s thought leadership by speaking at industry conferences and client events as appropriate. Performs all duties in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures, all U.S. state and federal laws and regulations, wherein the Company operates.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in financial services required.
- 5+ years of commercial card sales or card account management experience.
- Knowledge of the cash conversion cycle, invoice management, corporate travel and expense management, and integrated payables.
- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Experience with Salesforce.
- Strong leadership skills and ability to be a go-getter, self-starter, and deal maker.
- Excellent executive skill set, including strategic thinking, negotiation, time management, organizational, and influencing skills.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to C-level leadership.
- Thought leadership within the commercial cards and payments community.
- Ability to work independently and with all levels of the organization to facilitate the negotiation of critical technology matters on behalf of the client relationship team.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver products and projects on deadlines.
- Obsession with the customer experience and courage to challenge the status quo.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- MBA, Certified Treasury Professional (CTP).
- 2+ years of management experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Build new customer relationships with the Bank’s commercial payments products, including commercial cards, virtual cards, and integrated payables solutions.
- Design and implement sales strategies to ensure the bank meets its revenue objectives.
- Work with and train Global Treasury Management officers and Bankers to identify ongoing strategic targets.
- Manage multiple phases of the sales cycle, including initial contact, identification of client needs, presentations and product demonstrations, negotiation, and implementation.
- Lead conversations with customers about their existing use of credit card solutions to gain a detailed understanding of capabilities and limitations.
- Present complex ideas and solutions for effectively managing credit card acceptance, disbursement strategies, and product and strategy implementation.
- Create and manage comprehensive business development strategies to grow the portfolio and maintain strong relationships with clients.
- Manage multiple and complex engagements at the same time.
- Maintain broad and technical product knowledge, including competitor product information across banks and fintechs.
- Develop strategy around supplier enablement campaigns and how to implement them for customers.
- Develop compatible options for methods of connectivity and integration with credit cards, including API, file-based processes, mobile, and online banking channels.
- Partner with product and application development teams on product enhancements and development, as well as ROI models.
- Follow all established policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Benefits
- 401k plan which includes a company match and immediate vesting.
- Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, AD&D, supplemental life, long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, and pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility assistance.
- Paid parental leave and family support solutions including care options for your family.
- Paid vacation days, holidays, and volunteer time off.
- Tuition reimbursement, an annual mentorship program, leadership development resources, access to LinkedIn Learning.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
