Business Development Manager

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions, enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed in the right ways, all more confidently and more often—that’s what we call the courage to thrive.   We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One. 

As a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Bank, Elavon is committed to building the platforms and ecosystems that help over 1.5 million customers around the world to achieve their financial goals—no matter what they need. From transaction processing to customer service, to driving innovation and launching new products, we’re building a range of tailored payment solutions powered by the latest technology. As part of our team, you can explore what motivates and energizes your career goals: partnering with our customers, our communities, and each other. 

Job Description

What is the purpose of this Role?

Direct Sales Role

Which jobs(s) does this Role report to?

Direct line reporting:

• Head of European Corporate BD – Hospitality

Fitness & Probity

This role is a ‘controlled function’ as defined by the Central Bank Reform Act 2010 Regulations 2011.

1. Accountabilities for your role - what are you expected to do?

• Direct sales role responsible for bringing on board new corporate customers - hospitality
• Full responsibility for the delivery of set financial targets and objectives on a territory basis in the European Corporate sector
• Co-ordinate the territory resource alignment, track performance, results, and provide communication to the customer through training, coaching and sales development disciplines
• The role builds on new service/product introduction to drive new customer growth
• 100% new business hunter role

2. Competencies for your Role - how are you expected to behave?

Drive for Results

Pursues goals with energy and perseverance; rarely gives up before succeeding; works to overcome barriers and challenges in order to produce desired results; can be counted on to achieve or surpass goals; consistently a top performer among peer group.

Collaboration

Develops good working relationships with others; recognizes and values differences; encourages an inclusive collaborative environment and open dialogue; puts team’s goals ahead of personal agendas; shares information openly and transparently; openly supports team members and their efforts.

Agility & Innovation

Demonstrate flexibility in dealing with fast-changing priorities, and different or challenging situations. Help others to continuously improve and achieve results.  Explore multiple solutions to overcome obstacles.  Anticipate future needs that may affect the team or organization

Talent Development & Engagement

Provides others with a clear direction; Sets appropriate standards of behaviour; Delegates work appropriately and fairly; Motivates and empowers others; Provides staff with development opportunities and coaching; Recruits staff of a high calibre

Risk Management

Appropriately identify and manage risks, in compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, and with Company Policy.

Ethics and Trust

Maintain high ethical standards; gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity and authenticity. Conducts him or herself honestly and ethically; adheres to a core set of values and standards appropriate to the situation and acts; accordingly, is consistent in own words and actions; inspires trust and respect by dealing openly with people; keeps confidences and admits mistakes

3.Technical Competencies for your role – what are you expected to know

• Experience and knowledge of payments industry - PAN European
• Knowledge of technology and payment gateway providers advantageous.
• Well-developed understanding of sales methodologies
• Knowledge of CRM systems e.g. Salesforce

4. Qualifications  Required to perform your Role?

Business degree preferable but not essential

5.  Control Function Disclosure

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

This role has been identified as a Controlled Function (CF 4) under the Central Bank of Ireland’s Individual Accountability Framework Act 2023. 

Accordingly, EFS must be satisfied on reasonable grounds that the role holder complies at all times with the fitness and probity/propriety standards. Applicants agree to permit EFS (or its agents) to conduct such due diligence as it deems necessary to satisfy itself on reasonable grounds that you comply with the Fitness and Probity/Propriety Standards and that you will provide EFS with all information and/or documentation relating to your qualifications, experience, employment history, financial soundness and other interests that EFS requests for that purpose.

The role is posted as remote; however, candidates who are located near any one of our locations would be required to work on site at least three days per week.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits:

We offer an exciting, fast-paced and diverse working environment with employees of many different nationalities. We provide benefits to help you protect your health and financial security; and give you peace of mind. We also invest in your career growth with development resources that give you the opportunity to stretch and shine.