As a Business Development Executive (BDE), you will be responsible for all aspects of prospecting new Corporate Card clients to deliver annual sales targets. BDEs are responsible for driving Commercial Card sales to local and multinational business in the SME segment (companies with annual turnover of $10M-$150M).
The successful candidate will be part of a team of 8 sales executives responsible for pipeline management, successfully converting prospects into customers, forecasting monthly sales, generating billings and all other activities associated with achieving growth targets.
This is a phone-based sales role which will offer you career development, the chance to build your consultative selling skills as well as working towards realistic and achievable sales targets.
- Consultative selling experience (with a proven track-record of meeting and exceeding sales goals in a phone-based sales environment)
- Experience in Acquisition and B2B corporate sales
- Proven ability of hunting new business, self-generation of leads and referrals
- Demonstrated skills in networking, collaboration, and stakeholder management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience building relationships and developing and executing successful sales strategies
- Ability to effectively engage and gain commitment across all communication platforms (via telephone, email, social media & face to face
- Commercial acumen, with the ability to understand financial statements (preferred)
At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.
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.
We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- 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.
