You Lead the Way. Weve Got Your Back.With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, youll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey thats unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.At American Express, youll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impactevery colleague has the opportunity to share in the companys success. Together, well win as a team, striving to uphold our and powerful backing promise to provide the worlds best customer experience every day. And well do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.Building lasting relationships is at the heart of our businessand thats 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 youre 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.Within our International Card Services Organization, we are looking for a Remote Account Development Specialist, looking after a set of Small Business Clients, with an assigned portfolio. Primary Responsibilities:Expand assigned portfolio Billed Business and RevenuesDrive assigned portfolio spend capacity increaseAddress assigned portfolio needs playing a pivotal role in coordinating Business Partners like Risk & Credit, Merchant Services, MarketingMinimize attrition of assigned portfolioIdentify each clients unique needs and cultivate effective account management strategiesQualify, build and manage an accurate sales pipeline working to maintain a high volume of activity including outbound calls with a focus on generating new business within our existing customersBuild positive relationships with customers through delivery of remote sales presentations, illustrating strong product knowledge and sales standard methodologies.Qualifications Around 2 years of sales pipeline management experience;Strategic and consultative selling skills with strong negotiation abilities;Able to work independently and under time pressure;Excellent time management, project management and organizational skills;Ability to establish positive relationships internally with supporting Business Units (Marketing, Credit, Risk, New Accounts, Compliance);Ability to establish positive relationships with external potential partners (existing suppliers) to valuate lead gen and expansion opportunities;Excellent interpersonal skills supported by highly efficient organizational and planning abilities;Naturally curious and willing to take time to learn potential clients economic environment to plan the best commercial strategy;Proven knowledge of PC software (Word, Excel, Power Point);Excellent Italian and professional English level.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 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 opportunitiesOffer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
