Sr. Specialist, Sales & Service Support
Country: United States of America
It Starts With You
Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry and is evolving from a high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization. Our people are at the heart of this journey and together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what's possible. This is more than a strategic shift. It's a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.
The Difference You Make
The Sr. Specialist, Sales & Service Support utilizes customer relationship building techniques by making outbound calls to existing customers to engage prospects and customers in deposit, lending and relationship growth. In addition, the incumbent assists the Manager to execute an effective sales strategy; ensures consistent and positive customer experiences; coaches and trains Bankers to maximize sales opportunities and increase the depth of customer relationships.
•Performs variety of activities for an LOB designed to support, enhance and increase overall sales performance according to established Company policies and applicable legal and regulatory guidelines.
•Administers ongoing sales and marketing support programs equitably according to plan designs and guidelines, which may include sales contests, product promotions, regional programs and other activities.
•Provides project coordination to new or existing sales support programs; leads or assists with strategy meetings, determining sales and marketing needs and requirements and generating ideas; provides input and advice based on extensive knowledge of other.
•Researches various issues, ideas, problems and opportunities discussed in strategy meetings to generate additional information to add to projects.
•Creates project plans, adding ideas from research and ensuring that issues, concerns and priorities identified in meetings and other communications are addressed.
•Implements project plans; communicates with various internal personnel, corporate marketing and other Company departments and outside vendors to coordinate assigned programs and complete projects; resolves problems by coordinating with necessary individuals.
What You Bring
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education:
•Associate's Degree in related field or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education - Required
Qualifications:
•3+ years project management experience, including ability to coordinate resources and prioritize tasks under deadline - Required
•Strong knowledge of sales support and effective sales enhancement techniques within the industry
•Ability to work independently and set appropriate priorities to meet deadlines
•Strong analytical and evaluative skills with ability to measure program performance and make recommendations for improvement
•Vendor relationship experience helpful
•Attention to detail
•Self motivator and creative thinker
•Experience coaching and influencing others to achieve goals
•Excellent communication skills, including strong presentation skills and writing ability
•Maintains appropriate sales licensing
•P.C. software applications (e.g. Excel, Word, Access, Callidus, PeopleSoft, etc.)
•Database record maintenance and reporting
•Preparation and presentation of materials
•Thorough knowledge of departmental and bank products and services
Certifications:
•Other: License/Certification/Designation: ChFC, CLU, other industry designations desirable - Preferred
It Would Be Nice For You To Have
•Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education
Work Authorization & Sponsorship
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring employer sponsorship to commence employment.
What Else You Need To Know
The base pay range for this position is posted below and represents the annualized salary range. For hourly positions (non-exempt), the annual range is based on a 40-hour work week. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications and location.
Base Pay Range:
Minimum: $52,500.00 USD
Maximum: $92,500.00 USD
Risk Culture
We embrace a strong risk culture and all of our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.
Working Conditions
Frequent minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing and walking is required for this role. Depending on location, occasional moving and lifting light equipment and/or furniture may be required.
