American Express
Manager-Business Development (Portland/Seattle)
American Express, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back.With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our
company values
and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.Role Objective
The Field Sales Manager sits within a geographical territory and grows the customer base through face-to-face interactions with new prospect customers with annual company revenues ranging from $10M to $300M. The ideal candidate works with senior executives to close calls and land new accounts. The Field Sales Manager understands customer needs and leverages product knowledge to deliver innovative business solutions that provide ongoing value to new customers through the American Express business suite of products. This is a field-based role in which in-person engagement through face-to-face interactions is required with prospects and clients.Job Responsibilities
Prospecting (30 – 40% of time)Leverage various contact methods such as cold calling or in-person meetings to secure profitable sales through firm provided leads and contact-lists, and self-generated leads (e.g., tradeshows) to complement commercial acquisition of product sales opportunities. All prospecting must be facilitated with integrity, and in accordance with our values, with a focus on profitably delivering solutions commensurate with the prospective clients needs. Business travel is required with the expectation of 25-50% of time spent in-market with prospects and clients.Pipeline management (10 – 20% of time)Effectively manage a pipeline of prospective customers provided by American Express and self-prospect within territory (Corporate and Business prospects with revenue between $10M-$300M). Turn leads into prospects (contacts who know you and are willing to share info on available opportunity), follow up with contacts in CRM database, and probe for potential opportunities with the prospects.Client solution (10 – 20% of time)Understand customer requirements and jointly develop solution in accordance with customer requests, bring in product specialists to meet with customer, and continue conversations to understand areas for improvement. Maintain a high level of knowledge about American Express products, processes (Underwriting, Line Increase, Customer Financials, Pricing, Contract), key internal partners (Risk, UWA, PPI) and tools (ONE.force, C360).Negotiate and close (10 – 20% of time)Successfully negotiate, and consensually move the prospect through the next phase of the acquisition cycle (e.g., underwriting) in accordance with applicable disclosures, terms and conditions. Reaffirm deal details, secure necessary signatures and upon deal completion successfully transition client to Field Account Development to nurture, assess and further expand relationship and volume.Compliance (100% of time)Ensure all aspects of the American Express Code of Conduct, and our Sales Practices policies, standard, and procedures, are adhered to so that we uphold the highest standards in our interactions with our customers and compliantly meet all regulatory requirements.Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, and Experience
Knowledge and Skills
Account management & pipeline managementManages a pipeline of opportunities, leveraging client data/analytics to plan and prioritize activities.Consultative sellingEffectively identifies client needs to configure solutions that address client requirements and deliver value.ClosingOvercomes objections and resistance to proposed solutions with key client decision makers.Influence & persuasionUses appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to gain acceptance for products and/or services.Demonstrating valueProactively and consistently demonstrates the value of partnering with American Express.Results focusDemonstrates a competitive, positive attitude, quickly adapts to different situations, and recovers from setbacks.Market, industry, & product knowledgeUnderstands at a tactical level market/industry key competitors, challenges, terminology, technology, trends, and regulation.Attributes
High learning agilityIntellectually curiousCollaborative and growth mindsetPersonal accountabilityCompliance focusedExperience
Bachelor’s degree preferredExcellent sales experience, 3-4 years minimumProven experience winning new business relationshipsExperience achieving sales quota and goals through multiple product offeringsExperience in a highly-regulated industrySalary Range: $70,000.00 to $125,000.00 annually + sales incentive + benefits.The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:Competitive base salariesBonus incentives6% Company Match on retirement savings planFree financial coaching and financial well-being supportComprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefitsFlexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacyFree access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds programCareer development and training opportunitiesFor a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our
Colleague Benefits Site
.American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.
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company values
and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.Role Objective
The Field Sales Manager sits within a geographical territory and grows the customer base through face-to-face interactions with new prospect customers with annual company revenues ranging from $10M to $300M. The ideal candidate works with senior executives to close calls and land new accounts. The Field Sales Manager understands customer needs and leverages product knowledge to deliver innovative business solutions that provide ongoing value to new customers through the American Express business suite of products. This is a field-based role in which in-person engagement through face-to-face interactions is required with prospects and clients.Job Responsibilities
Prospecting (30 – 40% of time)Leverage various contact methods such as cold calling or in-person meetings to secure profitable sales through firm provided leads and contact-lists, and self-generated leads (e.g., tradeshows) to complement commercial acquisition of product sales opportunities. All prospecting must be facilitated with integrity, and in accordance with our values, with a focus on profitably delivering solutions commensurate with the prospective clients needs. Business travel is required with the expectation of 25-50% of time spent in-market with prospects and clients.Pipeline management (10 – 20% of time)Effectively manage a pipeline of prospective customers provided by American Express and self-prospect within territory (Corporate and Business prospects with revenue between $10M-$300M). Turn leads into prospects (contacts who know you and are willing to share info on available opportunity), follow up with contacts in CRM database, and probe for potential opportunities with the prospects.Client solution (10 – 20% of time)Understand customer requirements and jointly develop solution in accordance with customer requests, bring in product specialists to meet with customer, and continue conversations to understand areas for improvement. Maintain a high level of knowledge about American Express products, processes (Underwriting, Line Increase, Customer Financials, Pricing, Contract), key internal partners (Risk, UWA, PPI) and tools (ONE.force, C360).Negotiate and close (10 – 20% of time)Successfully negotiate, and consensually move the prospect through the next phase of the acquisition cycle (e.g., underwriting) in accordance with applicable disclosures, terms and conditions. Reaffirm deal details, secure necessary signatures and upon deal completion successfully transition client to Field Account Development to nurture, assess and further expand relationship and volume.Compliance (100% of time)Ensure all aspects of the American Express Code of Conduct, and our Sales Practices policies, standard, and procedures, are adhered to so that we uphold the highest standards in our interactions with our customers and compliantly meet all regulatory requirements.Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, and Experience
Knowledge and Skills
Account management & pipeline managementManages a pipeline of opportunities, leveraging client data/analytics to plan and prioritize activities.Consultative sellingEffectively identifies client needs to configure solutions that address client requirements and deliver value.ClosingOvercomes objections and resistance to proposed solutions with key client decision makers.Influence & persuasionUses appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to gain acceptance for products and/or services.Demonstrating valueProactively and consistently demonstrates the value of partnering with American Express.Results focusDemonstrates a competitive, positive attitude, quickly adapts to different situations, and recovers from setbacks.Market, industry, & product knowledgeUnderstands at a tactical level market/industry key competitors, challenges, terminology, technology, trends, and regulation.Attributes
High learning agilityIntellectually curiousCollaborative and growth mindsetPersonal accountabilityCompliance focusedExperience
Bachelor’s degree preferredExcellent sales experience, 3-4 years minimumProven experience winning new business relationshipsExperience achieving sales quota and goals through multiple product offeringsExperience in a highly-regulated industrySalary Range: $70,000.00 to $125,000.00 annually + sales incentive + benefits.The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:Competitive base salariesBonus incentives6% Company Match on retirement savings planFree financial coaching and financial well-being supportComprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefitsFlexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacyFree access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds programCareer development and training opportunitiesFor a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our
Colleague Benefits Site
.American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.
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