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Cincinnati, OH, US

Partnering with North America's top merchants to identify financial and operational efficiencies aimed at benefiting their employees, shareholders and most importantly, their customers.

Full management responsibility for multiple teams tasked with high velocity new business sales execution via a referral partnership with Capital One Bank leaders at the Branch, Business Banking and Commercial levels.

Directed a high performing team challenged with cross-selling, renewing and providing proactive service to the 50 largest Vantiv processed financial institution portfolios nationwide. Additionally led Card Marketing & Portfolio Optimization teams, representing $4M+ in annual revenue and serving as the cornerstone of our LOB offering.

Oversight of initiatives focused on executive networking, revenue growth, contract retention and project management relative to Vantiv's single largest customer.

Accountable for a result driven team challenged with cross-selling, renewing and providing proactive service to the super regionally tiered Vantiv processed financial institution portfolios.

Established new business throughout multiple regions by conducting each phase of the sales process including cold calling, prospect recognition, proposal presentation and contract negotiation. Responsible for educating financial institutions on revenue growth and operational efficiency opportunities, while forecasting emerging trends in the payments.

Business Administration, Marketing

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