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Role Objective

The Accounts Payable Sales Consultant is an integral member of the US SME AP Sales organization, reports to the AP Automation VP, and assists in growth initiatives within our with AP Automation Sales organization. The ideal candidate works with the VP and their team throughout the customer life cycle to uncover and deliver incremental growth opportunities. Create, support, and maintain sales pipelines and dashboards, drives internal lead management, support administrative efforts, manage client entertainment planning & coordination, trade show events, and maintain detailed client lists to accelerate new customer success. 

Job Responsibilities 

Drive and manage pipeline reporting, dashboard creation and maintenance, establish data integrity within Salesforce  

Conduct client and industry research by leveraging multiple company provided systems to aid in efficient client entrenchment by APA team including providing analysis to support client charge volume growth. 

Support B2B program growth initiatives including vendor file analysis, lead submission and pipeline oversight, communication & planning with key cross-functional business partners to close leads, coordinate campaign reporting and cadenced progress communication with team, client, & partners, charge volume activation verification and beyond. 

Drive internal lead management oversight and closely partner with Marketing and GCA team and team in the tracking, management, and analysis of overall pipeline progression. 

VP and Director meeting and planning support linked to new client acquisition and expansion growth 

All client engagements must be facilitated with integrity, and in accordance with our values, with a focus on profitably delivering solutions commensurate with the prospective client’s needs. 

Provide client business continuity when AD Manager is unavailable or at capacity. 

Up to 25% travel may be required 

 

Knowledge and Skills 

Ability to work independently in dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities 

Highly motivated and willingness to assume accountability for generating incremental growth 

Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) 

Demonstrated ability to build relationships quickly and work effectively across internal teams 

High level of professionalism and business acumen 

Demonstrated organizational and time management skills 

Accuracy and attention to detail required 

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word required 

Sales Force experience preferred 

Attributes 

High learning agility 

Intellectually curious 

Collaborative and growth mindset 

Personal accountability 

Compliance focused 

Experience 

Bachelor's degree preferred 

Account Development / Sales experience, 1+ years minimum 

Experience partnering with clients across various markets / industries 

Experience in a highly regulated industry 

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  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

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

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