Director, Business Development

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 youll 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
Director of Business Development Middle Market Field
Inspire and Accelerate Growth. Shape the Future of Middle Market Sales.
At American Express we do not simply compete in the market we define it. The Middle Market Field Sales organization is a critical growth engine for the U.S. Commercial business serving companies with annual revenues between $10M$300M. As a Director of Business Development (DBD) you will lead from the front owning regional growth strategy while developing and empowering a team of Managers of Business Development (MBDs) to deliver sustainable profitable results.
This is a leadership role for a proven sales executive who can balance people leadership market ownership and executive-level selling. You will be accountable not only for results but for building a high-performance sales culture grounded in discipline integrity and strategic rigor. You will act as both coach and strategist ensuring your team consistently shows up as trusted advisors to Middle Market clients.
If you are energized by building elite teams influencing complex decisions and shaping the future of a high-growth segment this role offers a platform to make lasting impact.

What You Will Do
Lead the Market Through People
Own regional Middle Market acquisition performance through direct leadership of a team of MBDs.
Recruit develop coach and retain top-tier sales talent; set clear expectations provide actionable feedback and build strong succession pipelines.
Establish a culture of accountability consultative excellence and disciplined execution across the team.
Ensure consistent application of sales methodology pipeline hygiene and forecasting accuracy.
Maintain an active in-market presence (2550% travel) engaging alongside MBDs with priority prospects and key clients.
Set and Execute Strategy
Translate enterprise and segment priorities into clear regional strategies that drive sustainable growth.
Oversee a high-value pipeline across the region ensuring strong conversion deal quality and predictable outcomes.
Leverage data analytics and market insights to prioritize opportunities allocate resources and identify whitespace.
Partner closely with Risk Underwriting Pricing Product and Marketing leaders to deliver scalable profitable client solutions.
Elevate Client Impact
Engage directly with senior executives (CEO CFO Treasurer) on complex strategic opportunities where leadership presence is critical.
Ensure the team conducts deep discovery and positions American Express as a long-term strategic partner not a transactional provider.
Drive solution design across the American Express value proposition including working capital payments expense management and digital capabilities.
Act as a thought leader for clients and internally bringing forward insights on market trends competitive dynamics and innovation.
Drive Performance and Results
Hold accountability for regional quota attainment pipeline health and revenue quality.
Lead complex negotiations and deal strategy reviews; provide guidance on structure pricing and risk considerations.
Ensure seamless handoff of won business to Field Account Development partners to maximize lifetime value.
Champion continuous improvement through best-practice sharing and performance optimization.
Operate with Integrity (100% of the Time)
Model and enforce the American Express Code of Conduct and Sales Practice standards.
Serve as a visible champion of ethical decision-making compliance and risk discipline.
Ensure all team activities align with regulatory reputational and brand expectations.

What You Bring
Experience & Leadership Credentials
5-10 years of success in complex B2B commercial or financial services sales with progressive leadership responsibility.
Proven experience leading and scaling high-performing sales teams in a field-based or regional model.
Demonstrated record of delivering consistent top-quartile results through others.
Expertise in consultative multi-stakeholder selling with executive-level influence.
Strong background in payments financial services SaaS or adjacent solution-based environments.
Advanced financial acumen including the ability to assess client financials ROI and profitability tradeoffs.
Leadership Skills & Mindset
Authentic inspiring leader with a track record of developing talent and building trust.
Strategic thinker who pairs vision with disciplined execution.
Exceptional communicator capable of influencing senior internal and external stakeholders.
Data-driven decision-maker with strong command of CRM pipeline management and forecasting.
Confident operating in a highly regulated environment while driving growth and innovation.
Resilient adaptable and composed in fast-changing market conditions.
Education
Bachelors degree required; advanced degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.

Why Join American Express
At American Express leadership is about more than results it is about how results are achieved. We invest deeply in our leaders providing the tools trust and development needed to build enduring businesses and careers.
As a Director of Business Development you will represent one of the most respected brands in the world while shaping the trajectory of the Middle Market Field organization. You will lead ambitious professionals partner with dynamic clients and play a direct role in driving one of the companys most important growth segments.
If you are ready to lead leaders own a market and leave a lasting imprint on the future of Middle Market sales this is your opportunity.

Salary Range: $107250.00 to $196750.00 annually sales incentive equity (if applicable) benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately in determining your pay well consider your location experience and other job-related factors.

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
• 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.

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