Christopher Koon
About Christopher Koon
Christopher Koon serves as a Merchant Services Sales Officer at Fulton Bank in Richmond, Virginia, where he has worked since 2017. He has a diverse background in merchant services and banking, with previous roles at Heartland Payment Systems, Bank of America Merchant Services, and Wells Fargo.
Work at Fulton Bank
Christopher Koon has been serving as a Merchant Services Sales Officer at Fulton Bank since 2017. In this role, he focuses on providing merchant services solutions to businesses in Richmond, Virginia. He supports the commercial lending footprint for Virginia, D.C., and western Maryland, helping businesses optimize their payment processing and financial operations. His extensive experience in sales and relationship management contributes to his effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience in Merchant Services
Before joining Fulton Bank, Christopher Koon held several positions in the merchant services sector. He worked as a Relationship Manager at Heartland Payment Systems for eight months in 2014. Following that, he served as an AVP, Inside Sales Consultant at Bank of America Merchant Services from 2015 to 2017. His background in these roles has equipped him with the skills necessary to target and secure deals with large businesses.
Background in Banking and Sales
Christopher Koon has a solid foundation in banking and sales, having worked at Wells Fargo from 2006 to 2014. He held various positions, including Branch Manager - Financial and Business Sales Consultant. During his time at Wells Fargo, he managed over 10 direct reports, providing coaching and promoting several individuals to management positions. His leadership experience has been instrumental in developing effective sales strategies.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Koon studied Business Administration at West Virginia State University, where he completed college coursework. His educational background, combined with his extensive experience in sales and relationship management, has provided him with a strong understanding of business operations and financial services. He is experienced in targeting businesses with significant sales revenue, specifically those earning over $100 million.
Achievements in Sales Performance
In 2017, Christopher Koon was recognized for his outstanding sales performance at Fulton Bank, achieving 125% of his revenue goal. As a result of this accomplishment, he was awarded a vacation trip. Additionally, he was selected to represent the Merchant Sales Officers in a department-wide Kaizen/RASCI initiative aimed at improving departmental functionality and processes.