At American Express our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation sharedvaluesand 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
The EMEA Merchant Acquisition Sales organization is a sales team of different nationalities speaking more than 28 languages based in Madrid. Our teams successfully acquire and manage relationships with merchants in all European Markets.
As an European hub based in our new European Head office we offer a rewarding package and the opportunity to work at one of Spains premier employer brands.
The main objective of a Senior Client Manager is to maximize business and revenue growth through proactively identifying opportunities developing and executing sales strategies collaborate across markets and Line Of Businesss ensuring full acceptance and engagement within his/her portfolio.
Responsibilities include:
Driving growth of American Express charge volume and revenues.
Maintain and grow active locations.
Improve merchant satisfaction measured through annual survey.
Retention of account.
Ensure compliance and control.
Build and leverage client relationship.
Best practice sharing and team support.
Minimum Qualifications:
French & Dutch speaker and in-depth knowledge of country and market landscape.
Fluent in English.
Extensive experience in sales roles ideally over the telephone (2 years).
Demonstrated sales and negotiation skills; excellent objection handling.
High level of business awareness and financial acumen including ability to understand key financial drivers and draw accurate conclusions from them.
Good understanding of American Express business and financial competitive and regulatory landscape plus good knowledge of the payment industry.
Strategic thinking and profound analytical capacity.
Strong organizational and time management skills able to set priorities to achieve goals.
Accountability and ownership.
High level of determination and self-confidence ability to work in groups and contribute to the teams success.
Non-considerations for sponsorship:
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in theSpainis required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
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:
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Required Experience:
Manager
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