American Express

Sales Development Representative Leader Mid-Market

American Express$88K — $163K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in coaching and developing sales teams to improve performance.
  • Strong understanding of a phone-first sales culture emphasizing meaningful conversations.
  • Creative strategist with innovative ideas for messaging and engagement techniques.
  • Data-literate, capable of utilizing metrics to drive coaching and development decisions.
  • High emotional intelligence to adapt coaching styles to individual team needs.

Responsibilities

  • Lead by example through hands-on mentoring and real-time coaching on calls.
  • Champion a phone-first culture focused on personal engagement with prospects.
  • Develop outbound strategies that leverage front-line insights for messaging improvements.
  • Own team culture by understanding individual team member needs and drivers.
  • Use data to inform coaching questions and enhance team performance.
  • Attract and retain top talent through effective recruitment and developmental support.
  • Collaborate across teams to ensure alignment on sales strategies and outcomes.

Benefits

  • Flexible benefits tailored to individual needs and effective from day one, including health insurance and retirement programs.
  • Access to various travel deals each week, covering flights, hotels, and more.
  • Opportunities for professional development with access to over 20,000 courses and prioritized internal job openings.
  • Commitment to Inclusion, with global groups supporting various identities and initiatives.
  • Additional perks supporting work-life balance and employee wellbeing.
Full Job Description
Amex GBT is building a phone-first outbound culture in our mid-market segment rooted in real conversations and strategic thinking. We're seeking a coaching-first leader who believes the best way to build a high-performing team is to be in the work alongside them-coaching in real time, modeling excellence, and treating every prospect conversation as a strategic opportunity. This role represents GBT's mid-market sales growth division. You will set the tone, build the culture, and be the standard for your team. What You'll Do • Lead hands-on mentoring by listening to calls, sitting with reps during prospecting, and running live mentoring sessions that demonstrate excellence as it happens. • Lead from the front by answering calls alongside your team to model techniques and spark performance when reps need mentorship. • Champion phone-first culture where conversations drive pipeline through genuine engagement and prospect understanding, not just automation and objection handling. • Build outbound strategy by bringing front-line insights and creative ideas to the Transformation & Strategy group to improve messaging, sequencing, and account approach. • Own team culture and development by deeply knowing each person on your team-their drivers, growth areas, and what they need to thrive. • Make data-informed decisions using dashboards and reports to ask better coaching questions and drive performance, not replace human connection. • Collaborate cross-functionally with AE Leaders and across the organization to ensure your team's efforts translate into real business outcomes. • Attract and retain top talent by identifying high-potential candidates, accelerating their growth, and creating an environment A-players seek out. • Stay focused on leadership while the Strategy and Change team handles list building, campaign architecture, CRM administration, and reporting. • Define and deliver excellence by ensuring your team meets pipeline targets, improves measurably under your coaching, and maintains low attrition. What We're Looking For • Coaching-first leader with a proven track record of developing people and measurably improving rep performance through direct investment. • Phone-first believer who understands real pipeline comes from conversations, not sequences, and values genuine prospect engagement. • Creative strategist who brings fresh ideas on messaging, positioning, and account engagement informed by front-line insights. • Naturally curious about the business, market, and prospects-someone who asks why before prescribing solutions. • Lead by example with comfort and confidence picking up the phone to demonstrate techniques your team should master. • Data-literate and capable of building reports while using data to drive coaching decisions, not avoid being present with your team. • High emotional intelligence to read your team, know when to push and support, and adapt your style to each person. • Talent magnet with proven ability to recruit and retain high performers who want to work for you and stay because you invest in them. • Strong collaborator who represents sales development with credibility and earns trust through consistent results and professionalism. • Culture builder committed to creating competitive advantage through meaningful conversations, strong culture, and quality pipeline generation. Location Chicago, Illinois, United States The US national base salary range for this position is from $88,200.00 - $163,800.00 The national range provided includes the base salary that Amex GBT expects to pay for the role. Actual base salary will be based on factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and work location. In addition to base salary, the anticipated range of which is posted above, this role is eligible for a sales incentive plan based on specific sales' roles. For information about our comprehensive US benefits programs and eligibility, please review our Benefits-at-a-Glance document. Benefits at a glance The #TeamGBT Experience Work and life: Find your happy medium at Amex GBT. • Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family. • Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals. • Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first. • We strive to champion Inclusion in every aspect of our business at Amex GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global INclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action. • And much more! What if I don't meet every requirement? If you're passionate about our mission and believe you'd be a phenomenal addition to our team, don't worry about "checking every box;" please apply anyway. You may be exactly the person we're looking for!

About American Express

Amex provides industrial services to the coatings and linings sector, providing support for commercial, industrial, and maritime projects such as petrochemical, power, and water treatment industries. They offer painting services for steel structures, storage tank linings and coatings, pipelines, floors, and marine vessels such as ships, tugboats, and barges.

American Express Careers

Join the vibrant team at American Express, a global leader in financial services, and be part of a company that values innovation, leadership, and diversity. At American Express, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and a chance to be part of a culture that is committed to excellence and inclusive growth. Work You’ll Do At American Express, we are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential. With a variety of career paths available in areas such as technology, marketing, finance, and customer service, American Express is the perfect place to advance your career. Our team is composed of highly skilled professionals who thrive on innovation and collaboration. Join our team and contribute to a company known for its prestigious history of leadership in the credit card industry. Engage in meaningful work that makes a real impact on our global scale business operations. American Express Leadership and Development Programs We believe in nurturing the leadership skills of our employees with extensive training programs and leadership development opportunities. Our commitment to professional growth is evident in our comprehensive benefits package that supports both personal and professional development. Internship Opportunities Start your career with an internship at American Express and gain valuable industry experience. Our internships offer a chance to develop skills, work on challenging projects, and learn from leaders in the industry. Interns at American Express are considered integral members of the team and are given responsibilities that provide a real insight into their future career paths. Diversity and Inclusion At American Express, diversity and inclusion are at the core of our company culture. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive environment where every employee feels valued and inspired. We offer diversity training programs that empower our employees to thrive and lead in a global marketplace. Networking and Innovation Our employees enjoy unparalleled opportunities for networking and personal growth through our global connections and innovative projects. American Express encourages a culture of innovation that helps propel our company and your career forward. Career Benefits and Growth American Express is dedicated to the growth of its employees. We offer competitive benefits, including health, retirement plans, and family leave, ensuring that our team members have the support they need to succeed both at work and in their personal lives. Join Our Team Explore the job opportunities and open positions at American Express. We are continuously hiring talented individuals who are passionate about their careers and interested in working for a company that offers a dynamic and supportive environment. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest from American Express Careers by following our career blog and signing up for job alert emails. Tailor your subscription to receive updates that match your skills and interests. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at American Express. SEARCH AMERICAN EXPRESS JOBS Whether you are looking for a full-time position, an internship, or a leadership opportunity, American Express offers a path to a rewarding career. Join us and make a difference with your passion, creativity, and drive.
Learn more about American Express
Size
64,000 employees
Market Cap
$108.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1850
5 Year Trend
+3.5%
Revenue
$37 billion
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