Manager, Business Development

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☕ Washington – Remote

☕ Washington – Remote

💵 $69.8k - $128k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

💰 Business Development (BDR)

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American Express

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10,000+ employees

🏦 Banking

💸 Finance

🤝 B2B

Banking • Finance • B2B

American Express is a global financial services company that issues consumer, business, and corporate credit cards, operates payment and merchant services, and offers banking products such as savings accounts, certificates of deposit, and personal loans. It provides rewards and travel programs, corporate and B2B payment solutions, financial education and security services, and extensive cardmember and merchant support.

📋 Description

• Lead the full acquisition process within the territory, targeting high-value Middle Market clients through strategic, consultative selling • Build and sustain executive-level relationships with CEOs, CFOs, and financial leaders • Identify, develop, and convert new business opportunities using market intelligence, networks, and industry insight • Maintain a strong in-market presence with 25–50% travel • Manage a high-value pipeline with accurate forecasting, strong conversion, and consistent quota achievement • Use data, analytics, and financial insight to prioritize opportunities and optimize resource allocation • Collaborate with Risk, Underwriting, Pricing, and Product to deliver tailored, profitable solutions • Conduct discovery conversations to uncover client pain points and opportunities • Architect American Express solutions spanning working capital optimization and expense management • Provide thought leadership on market shifts, payment innovation, and financial transformation • Lead complex deal negotiations and guide executive stakeholders through strategic and financial considerations • Close deals and transition accounts to the Field Account Development team • Uphold the American Express Code of Conduct, Sales Practice standards, and compliance requirements

🎯 Requirements

• 7+ years of proven success in complex B2B, commercial, or financial sales environments • Consistent record of top-quartile performance and exceeding ambitious sales targets • Expertise in consultative, multi-stakeholder selling and influencing C-suite decision-makers • Proven ability to close large, high-impact deals • Experience in solution-oriented sales across payments, financial services, SaaS, or related industries • Strong financial acumen; ability to articulate ROI, profitability, and business impact • Ability to interpret client financial statements, analyze balance sheets, and identify working capital needs • Exceptional ability to translate complex solutions into compelling, actionable client value • Analytical thinking and execution focus • Ability to maintain high standards in a regulated environment • Ability to work independently, think creatively, and drive measurable business outcomes • Adaptability in fast-changing environments • Expertise in CRM management, pipeline forecasting, and disciplined sales execution • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or equivalent professional experience preferred • Ability to work virtually and reside in and travel within the Seattle/Tacoma/Olympia, WA area • Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States; the company will not pursue visa sponsorship

🏖️ Benefits

• 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