Relationship Officer - American Express

Job responsibilities:
*This is a front-line sales position in the consumer cards sales team, and is responsible for driving business, achieving monthly sales targets and acquiring new customers through consultative selling of our cards products through a defined channel of acquisition [Retail, Corporate, Venue-sales]
*Prospecting for new customers through existing leads and cold calling and maximizing lead generation
*Timely execution of all sales activities - leads, campaigns, referrals & any self generated leads
*Tracking and reporting sales performance including pipeline, acquisition results and market conditions
*Set appointments, listen to customer needs and sell most appropriate product
*Researches and understands prospects before making the call
*Ensures all applications are fully and accurately completed, and submitted properly
*Be the interface between Amex and the customer to resolve any application processing issues
*Drive the on-boarding of new customers and initiates spend enablement activities
*Keep up-to-date on products and competition
*Attend and participate in regular staff meetings
*Engages in regular portfolio planning to determine areas of focus & project accurate full year forecasts
*Attend relevant industry and partner conferences, tradeshows and networking events
*Ensuring all performance standards are met viz. business targets, controls and compliance
*Engaging with premium customers to build relationships, and delivering a positive customer experience while acquiring new customers
*Expansion of internal and external relationships, and drive sales results
*The position is also responsible for ensuring appropriate sales processes are followed, and the highest levels of controls and compliance are adhered
Educational Background Required:
*MBA or Graduate in any field
Experience Required:
*Minimum 6 months of front line sales experience in financial services domain / B2C / IT / Ecommerce / Travel / Lifestyle / Healthcare / Real Estate