AVP, Credit Sales Manager - Northwest Arkansas

Position Overview

Position to be based from a home office in Northwest Arkansas and requires significant travel throughout Arkansas and the St. Louis (Missouri) area. Company car is provided.

This field sales position is responsible for selling Regional & Club-level client leadership on the benefits of our products so that they will, in turn, drive product engagement and in‑club execution to accomplish/exceed credit goals. The role includes maintaining relationships through effective communication, attending market/store meetings, developing in‑store product execution strategies/action plans, and ensuring regional strategies are effectively rolled out to clubs.

• Drive application volume to meet/exceed goals—measured as percent increase to Op Plan.
• Exceed customer satisfaction by meeting/exceeding established Client Satisfaction survey target goals.
• Enhance implementation of in‑store marketing programs; conduct ongoing training.
• Develop credit awareness programs with store/market management.
• Audit signage, point of sale material for compliance purposes and communicate issues accordingly.
• Support Client Program Manager and client team initiatives.
• Compile and present results of ongoing credit programs; manage travel and marketing budgets.
• Attend/support store opening and relocation events.
• Develop and maintain key external client relationships at store, market, and regional levels.
• Maximize/leverage credit support and commitment at store level.
• Develop annual marketing plan for stores to support business goals.
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years’ experience working in the Financial Services Field or Retail Store Management. Or, if completed degree not obtained, HS diploma/GED and 5+ years' experience working in the Financial Services Field or Retail Store Management.
• Minimum of 3 years of field or outside sales experience.
• Minimum of 2 years Client Relationship Management experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience developing presentations and pitching to all levels of management.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Willing to travel up to 75% of the time.

• Excellent negotiation and client relationship skills.
• Openness to coaching and ability to learn quickly.
• Customer‑focused mindset with ability to respond quickly to customer needs.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills (written, oral, nonverbal).
• Private Label Sales and Marketing experience will be a plus. Strong finance business/industry acumen.

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Salary range USD 75, annually; eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance. Compensation adjusted accordingly.

• You must be 18 years or older.
• You must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process.
• You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

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