Sr. Strategic Sales Manager (Upstate NY)

WEX Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission plan

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

WEX Inc. in Upstate New York is seeking a Sr. Strategic Sales Manager to drive new direct business opportunities across the Corporate Payments portfolio.

The role supports optimizing B2B payments from AP systems and explores new verticals for virtual card offerings, with travel 30-40% and occasional visits to the Portland, Maine HQ. You will lead the sales cycle, build senior-level relationships, craft proposals, and forecast revenue.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8–10 years of direct sales, account and/or channel management experience.
• Proven track record of generating own leads and meeting sales quotas.
• B2B payment experience and virtual payments knowledge a plus.
• Strong relationships with executives and technical contacts.

Responsibilities

• Identify/qualify opportunities for virtual payment solutions to B2B customers.
• Lead deals through the full sales cycle from prospecting to close.
• Communicate WEX’s market proposition and client needs clearly.
• Forecast revenue accurately and report to management.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure smooth delivery and client satisfaction.
• Keep Salesforce and account data up to date.

Skills

Hunter mentality

Lead generation

Sales cycle management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

About the Team/Role

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 Upstate New York. Target opportunities shall include direct to corporate on optimizing B2B payments coming from their AP system and finding new verticals for virtual card opportunities. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Experience you'll bring

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 8-10 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.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $112,700.00 - $143,000.00

Benefits

• Benefits include health, dental and vision insurances, retirement savings plan, paid time off, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more.
• WEX's comprehensive and market competitive benefits are designed to support your personal and professional well-being. For more information, check out the "About Us" section.
• Most sales positions are eligible for commission under the terms of an applicable plan. Non-sales roles are typically eligible for a quarterly or annual bonus based on their role and applicable plan.

About WEX

WEX is a global commerce platform that helps businesses solve for operational complexities like employee benefits, managing and mobilizing fleets, and streamlining payments. With over 6,500 employees, we work with large and small companies in more than 200 countries and territories, and can tailor our services to meet the unique needs of their businesses.

Equal Opportunity

WEX is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability or other protected status.

WEX promotes a drug-free workplace. Qualified individuals with a disability have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. If you require a reasonable accommodation as a result of your disability at any point in the job application process, please submit your request through our Reasonable Accommodation Request Form. This form is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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