Payments Consultant Direct Sales - Jacksonville, FL

About the Role

We are seeking a Direct Sales Representative located in or near Jacksonville, Florida. While this is a home-based role, local travel is required in the assigned territory. As a Direct Sales Representative within the MPS division, you will be responsible for acquiring new merchant clients, expanding existing relationships, and driving revenue growth through direct engagement. This role is central to MPS’s transformation from legacy partnership models to a high-performance direct distribution strategy.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and acquire new merchant clients across verticals such as Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, and Public Sector.
• Conduct product demonstrations and articulate the value proposition of MPS solutions.
• Manage a robust sales pipeline using Salesforce and other CRM tools.
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms to close deals efficiently.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.
• Execute customer retention strategies to reduce churn and increase satisfaction.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing insights and solutions tailored to their business needs.
• Identify and pursue opportunities in high-growth geographies and verticals.
• Stay informed on industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and promotional offer guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and customer interactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience.
• Two to three years of relevant sales experience.
• Ability to travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in direct sales, preferably in payments, financial services, or SaaS.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Strong understanding of merchant services and payment processing.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms.
• Familiarity with MPS platforms and U.S. Bank distribution channels is a plus.
• Regional market expertise in the Southern U.S. is a plus.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision).
• Basic term and optional term life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave.
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan.
• Paid vacation (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 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.

Pay

Pay Range: $63,990.00 - $78,210.00. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, 401(k) contribution, and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).