Global & Large Manager, Business Development (Virtual - Atlanta, GA)

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Global Commercial Services (GCS) is a core operating group of American Express and has delivered robust growth over the past decade. GCS partners with corporate clients to help them manage travel expenses and make purchases through proprietary payment solutions and expense management tools. The Manager Business Development will be responsible for business-to-business commercial card sales and supplier payment business across our large and most strategic customers in US markets within our Global Commercial Services (GCS) division. Territory includes Atlanta and the surrounding area, and a small area within Tennessee and Alabama. The virtual candidate will reside in the Atlanta area. Key responsibilities include: ? Drive New Sales from prospective clients with annual revenue of +$300M in primary and secondary markets ? Partner with sales leaders across various sales and account management segments to implement multi-market payment solutions. ? Lead strategic selling in alignment with compliance and internal partner business requirements. ? Develop and execute a growth strategy, adapting plans and priorities to address resource/operational requirements. ? Achieve Sales CV Targets ? Execute a transactional sales cycle ? Sell core and supplier payments American Express solutions ? Spend significant time identifying opportunities, ensuring set-up/ card issuing, and managing signings to achieve Booked Charge Volume Minimum Qualifications: ? Advanced analytical skills to bring concepts to life through data ? Proven track record in Fintech and/or B2B sales negotiations, leadership and closing skills with Fortune 1000 companies. ? Hunter mentality ? Proven track record in sales negotiations, leadership and closing skills with Fortune 1000 companies. ? Strong understanding of complexities, nuances, and opportunities in payments industry across a variety of global markets. ? Thorough knowledge of successful consultative selling techniques within Procurement, Treasury and Finance related to supply payments. ? Extensive experience with complex sales planning and execution. ? Strong financial acumen. ? Leverages lead sources to identify opportunities and proactively schedule warm account review appointments with prospects ? Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to gain acceptance for products and/ or services ? Exceptional thought leadership, strategic thinking skills and project management aptitude. ? Outstanding presentation and negotiation skills and ability to interface and influence at the most senior levels. ? Strong collaboration and leadership skills ? Ability to travel as required. ? Bachelor's Degree preferred. ? Candidate will need to reside in the Atlanta area Qualifications Salary 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 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 ? 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