Merchant Sales Advisor

Location:

• Acquire new merchant services relationships through prospecting external sources within the sales representative's assigned territory, as well as through referrals from client focused teams including but not limited to Retail banking, Business Banking, Private Banking and Treasury
• Consult with prospective businesses in identifying the proper payment solution to meet the business needs; present and sell merchant payment processing including credit card, check processing, gift cards, ACH and the corresponding hardware and software products with small and medium size businesses
• Identify merchant's other banking needs and work with available KeyBank resources to deliver solutions that meet those needs
• Prospects small and medium size businesses in sale representative's assigned region to supplement bank referrals
• Performs other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice
• Performs other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice
• Complies with all KeyBank policies and procedures, including without limitation, acting professionally at all times, conducting business ethically, avoiding conflicts of interest, and acting in the best interests of Key's clients and Key.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in training and experience (required)

• 1-3 years payments related experience in a banking environment (required)
• 1-3 years success in a client focused environment with aggressive growth and service goals (required)

• Strong financial acumen including the ability to read and understand financial statements
• Exceptional negotiating and closing skills
• Strong communication skills

• Collaboration: Demonstrates experience in participating in productive collaborative processes that help solve business problems and meet business goals
• Influence: Develops basic persuasive arguments and utilizes active listening skills and probing techniques to surface opportunities to influence
• Persuasion: Provides persuasive messages using well-reasoned arguments to address audience concerns or reactions; explains others' viewpoints and asks questions to ensure mutual understanding

• Oral & Written Communication: Possesses the ability to adapt listening and facilitation style to others' communication styles and uses various approaches appropriately and effectively

All KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key's Values and sustain proficiency in identified Leadership Competencies.

• Ability to routinely and frequently operate a motor vehicle with a valid driver's license.

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