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American Express - Future Sales Opportunities in Global Commercial Services and Global Merchant Network Services (New York)

New York, NY

American Express invites you to share your resume so you can be considered for future opportunities at various levels (Director, Manager, Business Development Specialist) with the Sales group within Global Merchant Services and Global Commerical Services in New York:

With over 160 years of innovation, we are moving faster than ever by introducing new products, services, and strategies to bring greater value to our business customers. If you have proven ability to establish new business relationships, advance your sales career with American Express, one of the world's most respected and recognized brands.

We invite you to share your resume to be considered for future Sales opportunities within our organization:

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What Type of Work Will I Do:

  • Identify new business relationships, close acceptance gaps with accounts, and develop strategic portfolio / account plans.
  • Provide proactive consultation to drive business growth and improve customer satisfaction.
  • Develop and execute strategic account plans to grow Amex revenue, market share and increase profitability.
  • Establish and build strong relationships through consistent in-person and virtual interaction with accounts regarding their business model, industry, marketplace, etc.
  • Identify key prospects and implement effective sales strategies and solutions
  • Increase Amex relevance by consistently and effectively communicating the value story.
  • Consistently track / evaluate business results with a focus on moving opportunities through sales pipeline
  • Elevate, deepen, and broaden C-Level, Finance, Treasury, Sales and Marketing Relationships within portfolio with focus on leveraging those relationships to drive revenue for Amex.
  • Utilize their in-depth knowledge of American Express, the industry and their prospects to provide solutions. Additional responsibilities include: gathering and disseminating marketplace and competitive information, coordinating all internal resources necessary to facilitate each sale, and executing proper account set-up and merchant training.

What Background / Experiences Are We Looking For:

  • Successful outside sales experience is strongly preferred.
  • College degreed preferred
  • Working knowledge of related American Express products and services is considered an asset.
  • Knowledge of the territory.
  • Residence in the territory is required with up to 5% overnight travel within territory.
  • Strong financial and business acumen.
  • Self-disciplined and self-motivated to work on own in a home office environment.
  • Experienced in prospecting for leads.
  • Proficiency with PC applications (MS Office, Outlook, Excel, Power Point).
  • Proficiency with Salesforce.com an asset.

Why Work in Sales at American Express:

Building lasting relationships is at the heart of our business and that's exactly what members of our sales team do best. Use your entrepreneurial mindset and consultative approach to create rewarding opportunities for both our customers and yourself, while being backed by an iconic brand. Whether you're helping our customers get the most value from our range of innovative products and services, or collaborating internally across teams to deliver new solutions, your work can help us become an essential part of our customers' lives. Find your place in sales on #TeamAmex.

What Background / Experiences Are We Looking For:

  • Successful outside sales experience is strongly preferred.
  • College degreed preferred
  • Working knowledge of related American Express products and services is considered an asset.
  • Knowledge of the territory.
  • Residence in the territory is required with up to 5% overnight travel within territory.
  • Strong financial and business acumen.
  • Self-disciplined and self-motivated to work on own in a home office environment.
  • Experienced in prospecting for leads.
  • Proficiency with PC applications (MS Office, Outlook, Excel, Power Point).
  • Proficiency with Salesforce an asset.

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

If the role you are applying for is designated as hybrid or onsite, you will be required to demonstrate that you have completed your primary COVID-19 vaccination series (i.e., 2 doses for Moderna/Pfizer and 1 dose for J&J) and, for medically eligible* colleagues, a booster shot, in order to work in or visit any of our offices. This requirement is subject to legally required accommodations.

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

Salary Range: $80,000.00 to $155,000.00 annually + bonus + 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 salaries
  • Bonus incentives
  • 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
  • Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
  • Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
  • 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
  • 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

For 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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Client-provided location(s): New York, NY, USA
Job ID: AMEX-21064330
Employment Type: Other