Manager, International Account Development (6 Months Contract/Secondment)
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Manage the relationship between Global Accounts and American Express to maximize customer satisfaction, profitability and retention. Also responsible for revenue growth trhough cross sell and add-on selling.
6 month B35 seconment position for a paternity leave of absence for an Global Client Group, Client Manager, responsible for a portfolio of regional and local clients, with the primary objective of driving growth and developing and maintaining strong relationships which support customer satisfaction and retention across a portfolio of high value Global Client Group.
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Develop and execute strategic Partnership Plans and Account Reviews that add value to the client’s business while ensuring that American Express’ revenue and profit objectives are met, with clearly defined outcomes and measurement metrics. Apply consultative selling techniques to direct activities toward a positive outcome.
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Expand business relationships with key decision makers, key stakeholders.
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Develop profitable portfolio growth opportunities, through the cross sell of Global Corporate Payments products and solutions such as BTA, Corporate Purchasing Solutions, Corporate Meeting Card and vPayment, partnering with local Business Development Managers to drive outcomes across G&S.
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Identify and execute solutions that result in customer satisfaction and build long-term loyalty.
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Establish a culture of timely and disciplined communication between the internal Global, Regional and local Amex Client teams and with the customer.
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Ensure accounts are highly penetrated and engaged in using online tools and value added solutions
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Maintain a thorough understanding of competitive landscape with ability to build defensive/offensive strategies.
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Minimum 5 years experience in leading business development and client management with large or multinational corporations across JAPA.
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Excellent presentation and influencing skills to support C level discussions with key client stakeholders
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Thorough understanding of Commerical Card products and features across JAPA
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Ability to articulate American Express global value propositions and translate into specific and tangible account action plans and results
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Demonstrated success in developing and leveraging strategic relationships
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Solid results orientation, ability to set and execute against business goals, demonstration of a will to win and personal accountability
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Ability to work within a complex matrix organisation within American Express and at a client level
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Strong collaboration and thought leadership experience
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Thorough understanding of competitive products and value propositions
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Excellent verbal and written business communication skills
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Strong PC skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet) and understanding of technology in the Corporate Expense Management industry, including understanding of ERP/finance systems
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
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