Client Exective II

Join the People Helping People Velera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help our clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services. Our purpose:
We accelerate partners’ success through innovative financial technology solutions and inspired service.

Under minimal supervision, the Client Growth Executive II position represents, supports, and develops relationships between Velera and executive management at assigned credit unions for all aspects of Velera at an enterprise level. Incumbent uses a consultative approach to manage client portfolios, and provides comprehensive level of program consulting, strategic planning, program analysis and development, and sale and coordination of Velera's products and services.

Incumbent will develop, maintain, and execute sales strategies supporting assigned credit unions, and will negotiate contracts and sell Velera products and services. Incumbent will also develop and execute customized account plans to increase sales volume and market share within assigned credit unions. Incumbent will foster in-depth and productive relationships at all levels with both the credit union and Velera departments, and will promote the use of Velera products and services with the goal to position the business to shape and capitalize on emerging consumer and market needs.

This position serves as the overall Velera relationship manager for credit unions with revenues greater than the minimum amount as set by the Account Management SVP. Primarily through onsite visits, proactively meet and consult with credit union senior executives to develop strategic opportunities to extend the partnership and increase portfolio performance, demonstrating appropriate sense of urgency; continually monitor and communicate value of Velera products/solutions, and demonstrate the value of the Velera partnership with assigned credit unions.

Responsible for consistently delivering the Strategic Business Review to all assigned clients showing the value of Velera ’s products and solutions which includes participating in strategic planning and taking a broad perspective to deliver relevant payment and ecommerce industry expertise. Align strategically the credit union’s goals and objectives to Velera's products and services to maximize Velera's Value Proposition. Strategic focus is key as well as identifying growth opportunities while utilizing a consultative sales approach that ensures credit union business objectives are met and performance metrics of payment portfolios are maximized.

Evaluate and understand market intelligence that may impact Velera's product offering or sales approach and report significant industry changes to Velera management. Prepare proposals, negotiate contractual relationships with credit unions, and propose and negotiate new and renewal term agreements; prepare and deliver accurate and timely proposals, pricing comparisons, proformas and program analyses. Manage revenue for the entire book of assigned business including the opportunity to promote additional line of business sales opportunities to the Velera’s sales team.

Develop, solidify and maintain strong account relationships that result in excellent credit union satisfaction scores as reflected in periodic surveys; act as primary management point of contact for credit union for strategic initiatives and escalated issue resolution; support credit union’s designated executive sponsor and advocate internally ists or participates in…