Job Description
About the role/team:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sr. Strategic Sales Manager to join the Corporate Payments
Commercial Team. This role will be accountable for developing new direct business opportunities
across the Company’s Corporate Payments product portfolio in North America. Target opportunities
shall include direct to corporate on optimizing B2B payments coming from their AP system and
finding new payment verticals for virtual cards.
How you will make an impact:
This is an individual contributor position and is ideal for an experienced, results-orientated individual
with a consultative sales approach. Key responsibilities include:
● Identifying/qualifying opportunities with various types of businesses where a virtual can be
used to fulfill payment of a B2B transaction.
● Being creative in your approach to identifying the ‘right’ target companies and initiating
contact with the correct people within that organization.
● Managing the sales process through the complete sales cycle from lead generation and
initial prospect contact through to successful closing of deals and follow up sales activities
● Effectively communicate WEX’s market proposition; accurately interpreting clients’ needs or
pain points; proposing suitable solutions.
● Understanding the prospect and their drivers and developing strong client relationships with
a matrix of stakeholders within the organization
● Preparing high quality presentations and proposals for submission to prospects in support
of new business pitches and bid opportunities
● Experienced in contract negotiation
● Providing timely and accurate revenue forecasting and management information; and
reporting on a regular basis as required
● Working closely with the internal operations teams to optimize the sales process from the
first customer contact and to ensure smooth delivery of client services in line with customer
expectations
● Keeping the Salesforce and Account Management systems fully up to date with relevant
data
Sr. Strategic Sales Manager positions may be home based with the requirement to travel
approximately 30-40% of the time to meet prospects along with regular visits to the company's
headquarters based in Portland, Maine.
Experience you will bring:
● Bachelor’s degree preferred
● Minimum of 6-10 years’ of direct sales, account and/or channel management develop
experience.
● Proven record of generating own leads, a hunter mentality.
● B2B payment experience and Virtual payment industry knowledge a substantial plus
● Comprehensive understanding of financial services and the complex solution sales process
● Ability to participate in strategy development and lead attainment of critical objectives
● Proven track record of managing business development activities to achieve growth targets
● Successful track record of building and maintaining strong relationships ranging from senior
level executives to technical contacts
● Demonstration of capabilities and skills for building trust, accountability and collaboration
among internal and external stakeholders, team player
● Proven track record of exceeding annual sales quotas
● Skilled at presenting ideas effectively to individuals or groups, and positioning to meet the
objectives of the event or meeting