Strategic Account Manager, Commercial

Location & Remote Policy

Open to candidates within the United States. Hybrid requirement: if residing in Cleveland, OH, Buffalo, NY, or Albany, NY, the selected candidate will work on-site 2 days per week at the nearest Key Bank non‑branch location. Fully remote if living outside Key Bank’s geographic footprint.

Key Bank’s Strategic Account Management team focuses on Merchant Services. The Strategic Account Manager will manage, cultivate, and retain Key Bank’s enterprise payment clients, deepening relationships by cross‑selling, growing programs, and proactively managing attrition.

• Proactively work with clients to review their business and suggest new ways to engage for success.
• Act as the main point of contact for merchant services, becoming the trusted advisor.
• Manage accounts to ensure clients receive the right product and service mix, creating upsell, cross‑sell, and renewal opportunities.
• Conduct Annual Business Reviews, including interchange and pricing analysis, payments optimization, and basic PCI and fraud prevention strategies.
• Identify opportunities to cross‑sell additional Key Bank services.
• Collaborate with team members to assess and deliver on initiatives.
• Identify trends, changes, or shifts in client, competitor, and regulatory behaviors that impact solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned; responsibilities may change without notice.
• Comply with all Key Bank policies and procedures, including acting professionally, avoiding conflicts of interest, and acting in the best interests of clients.

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher required (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years’ experience as a relationship manager or account manager for merchant services accounts.
• Customer‑focused with a commitment to delivering high‑quality service.
• Capable of managing multiple concurrent objectives, projects, or activities.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to overcome client and vendor objections.
• Ability to multitask and juggle several responsibilities simultaneously.
• Comfortable building relationships across all levels of an organization.
• Good attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong interchange, card brand assessment fee, card brand compliance, and PCI knowledge.
• Preferred: proven track record of exceeding expectations and receiving positive customer feedback.
• Preferred: proficiency with CRM tactics and common software (e.g., Salesforce).
• Preferred: experience with Fiserv and/or Elavon services nationwide (and some international).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

General office duties: prolonged sitting, face‑to‑face or phone communication, frequent PC/laptop use, occasional lifting of up to 10lbs.

Travel required:

15–25%.

Base salary range: $71,000–$125,000 annually, with eligibility for incentive compensation. Additional benefits apply; please refer to the benefits guide for details.

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Job Posting Expiration Date: 07/13/2026

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