Account Development Executive

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. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this 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.

How will you make an impact in this role?

At American Express, we know that with the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. Whether we're supporting our customers' financial confidence to move ahead, taking commerce to new heights, or encouraging people to explore the world, our colleagues are constantly redefining what's possible — and we're proud to back each other every step of the way. When you join #TeamAmex, you become part of a diverse community of over 60,000 colleagues, all with a common goal to deliver an exceptional customer experience every day.

We are looking for an Account Development Executive that is a phone based role that is responsible for growing and retaining a portfolio of Small Medium Enterprise -Small Business and Corporate Clients. Developing consultative B2B relationships focused on driving incremental growth to all accounts. Focus on generating growth and building opportunities to expand and sustain charge volume whilst maintaining and improving business relationships in a team environment, promoting our brand.

You will achieve results through working with various internal and external partners at all levels of the organization, and thoroughly understanding and deploying effective customer management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Accomplish and exceed 100% Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
• Lead, grow and retain Small Medium Enterprise -Small Business and Corporate Clients portfolio.
• Track and report on performance including multiple pipelines and activities using
• Identify new opportunities with existing Clientele and maintain a balanced pipeline.
• Drive engagement and maximize spend opportunities by gaining an in-depth understanding of a customer's B2B expense management process and identifying key suppliers through obtaining Accounts Payable documentation.
• Analyze and develop negotiations based on consultancy and diagnosis to detect Client needs and expand opportunities and increase Charge volume.
• Conduct research and utilize knowledge of the competitive landscape and internal tools to build defensive / offensive strategies to engage/retain cardmembers.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to identify growth opportunities, problem solve and increase cardmember spend.
• Develop authentic relationships with Clients with active listening and open communication.
• Utilize all necessary tools to Influence and positively impact discussions with cardmembers and internal contacts to maximize spend opportunities and drive engagement.
• Keep up-to-date on products, competition in the financial services space, and relevant developments in target industries (financial, manufacturing and construction, etc).
• Develop key internal relationships with Risk Management, Commercial Underwriting, Call Centre Operations, Global Business Management Partners and Global Merchant Services.
• Helps manage the relationship between customers and American Express to maximize customer satisfaction, profitability and retention.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years experience in consultative selling and account management in an outbound phone-based environment. B2B experience an asset.
• University/College graduate or equivalent combination of education and meaningful business experience.
• Ability to network through complex organizational structures to uncover product and process improvement opportunities.
• Strong probing skills, communication skills, presentation skills and an ability to deliver a compelling message as within the Small Medium Enterprise in the payments industry.
• A true challenger who teaches new insights to differentiate Amex solutions, tailors messages for resonance and takes control of the buying process by clearly articulating the risk of not moving forward.
• An ability to maintain composure handling corporate customer issues, with a strong focus on quality service delivery, using resources and following-up.
• High levels of initiative, self motivation and effective time management.
• Strong analytical, financial and general business acumen. C-level exposure an asset.
• Prior experience/knowledge in payment industry is an asset.
• Strong Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel Skills.

The job posting is for an existing vacancy.

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

American Express is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment in which all people who apply for positions or who work for or on behalf of Amex are treated with dignity and respect and are provided with equal treatment with respect to employment, regardless of that person's age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, colour, ancestry, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, religion or creed, marital status, family status, pregnancy, disability, record of offences, social condition or origin, political beliefs, association or activity or other factors prohibited under applicable Human Rights legislation (the "Prohibited Grounds"). If you have a disability and need accommodation, please speak with the Recruiter for more information.

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.