Retail Sales Representative

Role Overview

• Build, manage, and expand relationships with existing DFS clients through regular, consultative engagement
• Identify, analyze, and qualify new retail leasing opportunities, including limited prospecting within approved channels
• Process and manage retail equipment finance transactions from inquiry through funding
• Explain leasing products, pricing, rates, and terms to clients in a clear and consultative manner
• Partner closely with internal sales support and operations teams to ensure customer satisfaction and seamless execution
• Respond to inbound referrals and inquiries, including occasional requests from Business Banking partners
• Maintain accurate pipeline activity and client information using internal systems and tools
• Consult with clients on business strategies and demonstrate how Equipment Finance solutions can support profitability, competitiveness, and risk reduction
• Participate in ongoing sales training and peer collaboration as the business continues to scale and grow

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Communications, Marketing, or equivalent work experience
• Eight to ten years of leasing and sales experience
• Strong leasing sales, relationship management, and new business development skills
• Knowledge of Equipment Finance (preferred)
• Familiarity with U.S. Bank policies and procedures
• Demonstrated negotiation skills and ability to execute sales strategies
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Exposure to Salesforce for pipeline management 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