Senior Sales Strategy Manager – Business Banking

Manufacturers and Traders Trust Co

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Buffalo, NY Until 10/3/2026 7+ years exp First posted August 4, 2026 Last posted August 4, 2026
Job description

Overview:

The Business Banking Senior Sales Strategy Manager will align industry priorities, product readiness, and go-to-market strategy for measurable growth across all Business Banking segments.   

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for driving industry-led growth across Business Banking segments including industry sizing, segmentation, and prioritization framework.
  • Lead cross-functional planning and prioritization to align roadmaps, campaigns, and sales strategies to industry needs.
  • Help create messaging/value props, playbooks, pitch decks, talk tracks, and objection handling and coordinate enablement with Segment Leads.
  • Build and manage strategic industry partnerships (e.g., bar associations) to expand reach, generate leads, and accelerate customer growth.
  • Define success metrics and provide industry pipeline and forecast insights; partner with sales leaders to identify trends, blockers, and opportunities.
  • Drive continuous improvement via post-implementation reviews, process refinement, and scaling best practices across segments.
  • Monitor competitors and disruptors and provide actionable guidance for sales and product teams.
  • Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite.  Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
  • Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
  • Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
  • Maintain an awareness of key priorities throughout the Bank and how they may impact Business Banking.
  • Keep up-to-date on business and market trends that may affect the business/department.
  • Be flexible. Complete other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory/ Managerial Responsibilities:

Supervises a team

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree and 7 years relevant experience,

OR in lieu of a degree,

A combined minimum of 11 years’ higher education and/or work experience including 7 years relevant experience

2 years of Management Experience

7+ years of experience in sales strategy or business banking strategy, with demonstrated impact on revenue growth

    M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $107,500.00 - $179,100.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

    Location

    Buffalo, New York, United States of America
    About this role

    Summary

    Lead business banking sales strategy, growth initiatives, partnerships, and market analysis.

    Job title

    Senior Sales Strategy Manager – Business Banking

    Experience level

    7+ years

    Minimum experience

    7+ years exp

    Industry

    banking

    Location requirements

    Buffalo, NY; remote work not specified

    Salary

    $108k–$179k

    Management role

    Yes

    Skills & keywords

    Required skills

    sales strategybusiness bankingpartnershipsmarket analysisleadership

    Preferred skills

    None specified

    Specializations

    business bankingsales strategyindustry analysispartnershipsgrowth
    Locations

    Structured locations inferred from the posting.

    Buffalo, NY, USA

    On-site City