Business Development Executive

International Commercial Services (ICS) is a core operating group of American Express and has delivered robust growth over the past decade. We are seeking a highly competitive, motivated and self-starter sales professional to join our team. As a Business Development Executive, you will drive results for the entire sales cycle including building and developing senior-level relationships, setting the sales strategy, and negotiating with the prospect for profitable new and growth business. Success will be measured by achieving sales targets and by demonstrating strong leadership skills. 

• Build and maintain a healthy pipeline in Salesforce and deliver on annual targets/quotas through net new acquisition and account management. 
• Spend significant time on prospecting, ensuring implementation of accounts, and managing new signings through the first 13 months of Booked Charge Volume. 
• Serve as a dedicated consultant to educate prospects and customers on the value of our Commercial Payment Solutions using consultative selling while building deep lasting relationships.  
• Partner with internal resources such as risk, credit, merchant services to drive additional value and execute on customer needs. 

• Proven history of overachieving quota and driving results in a consultative sales role and high-growth company environment. 
• Experience in moving a prospect through all sales cycles: from generating leads through aggressive cold calling, fostering the relationship, uncovering the needs, delivering the value, closing the business, negotiating agreements, and implementing a successful program. 
• Experience engaging and influencing C-level executives and relationship building. 
• Ability to use consultative selling to position American Express products against direct and indirect competitors. 
• Strong written and verbal skills with the ability to analyze and solve problems. 
• Excellent time management and organizational skills. 

The stated salary range represents the expected compensation for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Employment eligibility to work with American Express is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions

The job posting is for an existing vacancy.

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As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.