Chief Sales Officer

American Express; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 208,000 - 395,000; Full time

Job summary

American Express in Columbus, GA seeks a Chief Sales Officer who can read the market and rewrite the playbook when numbers demand it. This rare C-level opening pairs a six-figure to high six-figure salary with the freedom to shape sales and marketing efforts in Georgia.

You will own the GA number, turn churned customers into win-backs, and drive conversations from booth talk to concrete next steps. A strategic, outgoing leader with deep relationship-building skills will thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience leading sales/marketing initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to grow revenue and manage key accounts.
• Ability to craft compelling pitches and close deals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain GA revenue targets and key relationships in Columbus.
• Develop plan to win back churned logos.
• Advance booth conversations into next steps at events.
• Pitch the differentiator in concise, compelling messages.
• Lead trade shows and pop-ups across GA.

Skills

Relationship Building

Prospecting

Strategic thinking

Communication under pressure

Tools

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Job description

American Express needs a Chief Sales Officer who can read a market like Columbus and rewrite the playbook when the numbers demand it. Rare is the c-level opening that pairs $208,000 - $395,000 with the freedom to shape sales marketing work the way this Columbus one does.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry the GA number and the relationships that make it real
• Turn churned sales marketing logos into win-back targets with a plan
• Carry the booth conversation past small talk into next steps
• Turn American Express's relentlessly curious differentiator into a thirty-second pitch
• Run point on trade shows and pop-ups throughout GA

What You'll Bring

• Comfort working in a fast-paced, craft-focused environment
• Clear thinking under the kind of pressure Columbus, GA deadlines bring
• The composure to deliver bad news early and clearly
• Practical command of Relationship Building, with bonus points for Prospecting
• Real proficiency with Prospecting, plus willingness to learn LinkedIn Sales Navigator fast
• A steady hand when three priorities all claim to be number one
• Comfort steering sales marketing conversations toward a decision

Across GA, the deeply-curious sales marketing systems people trust most often turn out to be American Express, built quietly in Columbus. We protect Fridays for learning, so spend them chasing Inbound Sales or LinkedIn Sales Navigator, your call.

We offer a competitive salary of $208,000 - $395,000, comprehensive health coverage, and a clear path to grow into senior sales marketing work.

This posting reflects an open need we are working to close this quarter.