Merchant Services Account Executive - Business Development

Position Overview

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company's success.

This position is based in Ohio.

This role is designed for high-performing sales professionals who excel in a relationship-led environment. You will be responsible for driving Merchant Services revenue growth across a local geographic territory, supporting Business Banking clients with $1-10MM in annual revenue.


Success in this role requires a balance of proactive external prospecting and leveraging bank / banker relationships. You will generate new opportunities through targeted outreach, referrals from Business Banking Relationship Managers (BBRMs), and effective use of CRM insights which position Merchant Services as a critical component of the client's broader financial strategy.


Key Responsibilities
• Prospect and acquire new Merchant Services clients within the Business Banking segment
• Partner closely with BBRMs and other bank stakeholders to uncover opportunities and deliver integrated solutions
• Execute disciplined outbound activity, including targeted outbound outreach and referral-based prospecting, to build a strong pipeline
• Lead client engagements from discovery through close, aligning solutions to operational and cash-flow needs
• Develop and execute territory-specific growth strategies that support bank objectives for deposit growth, retention, and fee income
• Serve as a trusted advisor, reinforcing the bank's value proposition and long-term client relationships
• Some in-person installation support, in conjunction with dedicated internal resources


This role rewards disciplined execution, credibility, and consistent results. Significant earnings opportunity for high achievers.


Some local travel is expected to support client meetings and internal partner engagement.

PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Job Description

• Markets credit card systems and support services for business customers. Attracts and retains client relationships to meet sales objectives.
• Develops and maintains relationships with clients. Identifies client requirements and recommends appropriate services.
• Responds to customer inquiries on internal products, services and credit card processing activities for the industry.
• Manages, collects and reports on sales statistics.
• Interfaces with various sales channels to facilitate the prompt referral of leads beyond the target market.

PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:

• Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
• Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

Preferred Skills
Client Relationship Building, Competitive Strategies, Customer Inquiries, Merchant Services, Negotiation, Operations Management, Prospecting, Sales, Sales Operations

Competencies
Business Acumen, Client Relationship Management, Customer Experience Management., Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Prospecting., Selling., Tech Savvy

Work Experience
Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree with < 1 year of professional experience and/or successful completion of a formal development program. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Education
Associates

Certifications
No Required Certification(s)

Licenses
No Required License(s)

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $70,000.00 - $70,000.00

Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.

Application Window

Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 06/30/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.

Benefits

PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.

In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.

To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com.

Disability Accommodations Statement

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At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.

This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and, for any registered role, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.

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