Job Description - Business Development Executive (12 Month Secondment) (24023027)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.What will you be doing?Acquiring new customers through self-prospecting and existing leads provided by the business.Nurturing new customers to generate portfolio growth.Ensuring the effective usage of Salesforce to track and report pipeline, acquisition results, and market conditions.Acting as the interface between Amex and the customer to resolve any application processing issues.Attending relevant industry and partner conferences, tradeshows, and networking opportunities.What will you bring?Adaptability to working in a regulated industry, with a focus on compliant selling practices.Previous experience in consultative B2B Sales and account management (desirable).A previous track-record of acquiring new business and exceeding sales targets in a phone-based environment (desirable).Experience in partner engagement, and developing and implementing sales strategies (desirable).Strong computer literacy skills with proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office.What will you need to succeed?Outstanding communication skills, both written and spoken.Motivation and drive to work in a fast-paced telephone-based sales environment.Positive relationship building skills, with experience working with partners at senior levels.A passion for onboarding new customers and initiating spend enablement activities.Ability to effectively build and handle a sales pipeline.All colleagues will be provided with comprehensive onboarding and mentor support.Minimum QualificationsWe 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:Support for financial well-being and retirement.Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location).Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need.Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location).Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location).Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program.Career development and training opportunities.Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.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.
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