Commercial Sales Rep III-Technology

Job Title

This position is responsible for mid to high level sales for the Technology division of the Bank by securing mid to large complex retail installment contracts from dealers. Provides routine and non-routine established solutions to clients by assessing and understanding the scope of their project and offering the appropriate financing for their needs ensuring all credit decisions and application processing programs provide value for both dealers and the Bank.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Duties & Responsibilities: Sales - Presents, promotes, and sells products/services to existing and prospective customers. Performs cost-benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs. Troubleshoots complex issues and complaints involving internal and external parties for other representatives. Measured by funded volume as a percent of quota. Business Support Initiates cold calling customer leads and may review/supply leads list for other reps. Maintains a database of opportunities and leads that record activity and statistics on each outbound call. Upholds standards for the minimum number of calls and talk time per day. Creates reports and aggregates data on customer needs, problems, interests, and competitive activities, which includes suggestions for new products and services. May present information in PowerPoint to management. Relationship Development - Develops and maintains positive business and customer relationships. Assists in vendor selection, negotiations, issues resolution, and ongoing relationship management for assigned initiatives. Business Proficiency - May provide direction to lower-level representatives. Keeps abreast of best practices and promotional trends.

Qualifications: Minimum Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree and 4 years' experience OR High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 8 years' experience in Equipment Finance or Commercial Sales Preferred Education: Preferred Area of Study: Preferred Area of Experience: Required Licenses or Certifications: Preferred Licenses or Certifications:

Additional Information

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience in Equipment Finance or Commercial Sales

-OR-

High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of experience in Equipment Finance or Commercial Sales.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of the Technology reseller market
• Experience in sales techniques (effective needs analysis, negotiation, and closing)
• Leasing/Finance background is a plus.
• Ability to build rapport over the phone.
• Demonstration of a high level of initiative
• Strong organization and follow-up skills
• Strong knowledge of lease transactions including pricing, credit, and documentation
• The ability to work independently but also demonstrates performance in a team setting (work with Sales Support in Jax location)
• Strong Sales and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge or experience using CRM (such as SFDC) a plus.

This job posting is expected to remain active for (45) days from the initial posting date listed above. If it is necessary to extend this deadline, the posting will remain active as appropriate. Job postings may come down early due to business need or a high volume of applicants.

The base pay for this position is relative to your experience but the range is generally $100,000 - $125,000 per year. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at