Accounts Payable (AP) Automation Software Regional Manager (Field Sales - Los Angeles)
About the position Responsibilities • Partner with Sales, Marketing, and internal partners on targeted accounts to generate strong pipeline • Leverage various contact methods such as cold calling or in-person meetings to secure profitable sales through self-generated leads • All prospecting 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. • Effectively manage a pipeline of prospective AP Automation customers provided by American Express and self-prospect • Turn leads into prospects (contacts who know you and are willing to share info on available opportunity), follow up with contacts in CRM database, and probe for potential opportunities with the prospects • Understand customer requirements and jointly develop solution in accordance with customer requests, bring in product specialists to meet with customer, and continue conversations to understand areas for improvement • Maintain a high level of knowledge and expertise across all AP Automation software offerings as the expert within American Express • Coach and train Sales teams to effectively identify opportunities and schedule appointments • Identify opportunities through needs assessment, serving as a consultant to the customer's business; recommend the best tools to optimize and improve client's payment processes • Coordinate internal resources to ensure smooth delivery of the solution and platform, and implementation • Drive collaboration across internal stakeholders, i.e., product and marketing teams. • Manage and execute all key phases of the sales process from sourcing to closing • Ensure all aspects of the American Express Code of Conduct, and our Business Conduct policies, standards, and procedures, are adhered to so that we uphold the highest standards in our interactions with our customers and compliantly meet all regulatory requirements Requirements • Consultative selling • Effectively identifies client needs to configure solutions that address client requirements and deliver value • Influence & persuasion • Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to gain acceptance for products and/or services • Demonstrating value • Proactively and consistently demonstrates the value of partnering with American Express • Results focus • Demonstrates a competitive, positive attitude, quickly adapts to different situations, and recovers from setbacks • Market, industry, & product knowledge • Understands at a tactical level market/industry key competitors, challenges, terminology, technology, trends, and regulation • High learning agility • Intellectually curious • Collaborative and growth mindset • Personal accountability • Compliance focused • Bachelor's degree preferred • Minimum of 5 years in a direct client facing role with commercial customers • Experience partnering with clients across various markets / industries • Experience in a highly regulated industry • The ability to understand complex technology and articulate it in simple non-technical terms • Experience working with 3rd party SAAS partnerships to assist with lead generation. • Solid track record of working with sales process engineering and complex business processes • Demonstrated ability to work with teams • Strong working knowledge of AP and ERP solutions and software • Deep understanding of the overall Procure to Pay processes • Proficient in discussing and selling in our full AP Automation product suite • Ability to thrive in highly fluid environments, where technology and processes are always transforming • Ability to bring along peered stakeholders in an organization from C level to Accounts payable clerk • Ability to quickly make decisions and drive results in a dynamic and ever-changing environment • Creative problem-solving skills with track record of overcoming objections to drive growth • Understanding of risk management decisions and processes • Ability to lead informally, collaborate and build relationships within and across all levels of the organization (i.e., Product, Marketing, Servicing, Risk, Sales, etc.) • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor a message to a diverse set of audiences (customer, colleague, business partners, leadership) • Excels at prioritizing multiple tasks, developing daily, weekly, and monthly call strategies • Availability to travel up to 10% Benefits • 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 Apply tot his job