Business Development Executive at American Express Company South Africa

Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Outbound B2B Sales Acquisitions, Business To Business Account Development, Telesales, Sales Target Management, Metrics Management, Key Performance Indicators, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Stakeholder Collaboration, Influence, Prospecting, Pipeline Management, CRM Usage, On-boarding, Brand Promotion, Compliance Adherence

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Business Development Executive #10th in Fortune Magazine’s 2026 World’s Most Admired Companies #4th in Great Place to Work's Best Company To Work For 2025 #1st in the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Credit Card Satisfaction Study of National Credit Card Issuers Top GBS Employers for the Philippines (2025) by the Everest Group 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. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service. As part of Team Amex, you'll 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? Building lasting relationships is at the heart of our business–and that’s 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 you’re 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. American Express International Card Services (ICS) is the leading provider of payments for businesses of all sizes globally. The Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Acquisition Team is a key part of ICS and manages relationships with Small Business clients in Australia, acquiring business owners with products and services to help them to manage and expand their businesses, so they in turn can change the world for the better. These clients are acquired via the telephone channel by a team of professional Business Development Executives. We are currently hiring for a ‘new team’ of fifteen (15) Business Development Executives based out of our Manila office, integrating into the existing Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Acquisition team in Australia who will be focusing on acquiring in the revenue range of up to $ 20M companies in Australia. Someone passionate about building relationships and helping business owners cultivate growth in their market and industry. If you are this person, then this is a truly unique opportunity that could provide you with the building blocks for an amazing career at American Express! Responsibilities: Prospecting for new customers through sales sourced leads and maximizing lead allocation Timely and effective execution of all sales activities – leads, campaigns & referrals Tracking and reporting sales performance including pipeline, acquisition results and market conditions Ensure quality and daily productivity targets are met Researches and understands prospects before making the call Use online CRM tool (salesforce.com) to source leads Drive the on-boarding of new customers and initiates spend enablement activities Promote the American Express Brand Display an optimization growth mindset for improvements Strict adherence to AMEX sales practice policy and compliance requirements Comprehensive understanding of acquisition processes, pipeline management principles, products, services, updated promos, etc Minimum Qualifications: Strong background in outbound B2B sales acquisitions AN ADVANTAGE Experience in Outbound Business to Business (B2B) Account Development/Management for small to medium client accounts AN ADVANTAGE Telesales experience is REQUIRED regardless of the industry (financial, technology, hospitality, real estate, marine, online/media, telecommunications, marketing/advertising, pharmaceutical, oil& gas, BPO, etc.) Experienced in driving sales outcomes through ownership of efficient sales target and metrics management Consistent in meeting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Used to target driven environments Superior communication and interpersonal skills, including experience working closely with internal stakeholders and ability to influence all levels Additional Details: Location: BGC Corporate Center 2, 5th Avenue corner 30th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig Workplace Flexibility: Full time. Must be amenable to follow a hybrid work arrangement (onsite and work from home) Work From Home Requirements: Must have at least 25 mbps internet connection plan / speed Must have a private & quiet area to work at home American Express offers a fantastic and diverse working environment. High performance is rewarded with target driven incentives 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 Sales Incentive Payments 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 opportunities Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations. Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the Philippines is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

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Responsibilities

The role involves prospecting for new customers using sales-sourced leads, executing sales activities like campaigns and referrals, and tracking/reporting sales performance including pipeline and acquisition results. Responsibilities also include driving new customer onboarding, initiating spend enablement, and promoting the American Express Brand.