Strategic Networks Business Development Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Tennessee.

📋 Description

• Build and maintain relationships within existing networks to generate new business opportunities.

• Engage in annual planning sessions and quarterly reviews with current partners.

• Drive significant growth initiatives and introduce new products/services to assigned strategic partners.

• Achieve and surpass targets for acquiring new-to-franchise business.

• Take part in industry events, conferences, tradeshows, and public speaking opportunities.

• Establish a reputation as a leading expert in both domestic and international financial services.

• Investigate and target new industries where Western Union can offer unique value.

• Develop professional, thought-provoking presentations for clients and internal stakeholders.

• Document growth opportunities and risks in the CRM system.

• Represent Western Union in key business development initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5–7 years of proven success in business development within retail, digital, and/or financial services.

• Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed growth objectives.

• A preference for an undergraduate degree in business or finance.

• Exceptional communication and management abilities, with a capacity to influence individuals and teams.

• Proven track record of building relationships with external agents.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft tools, including the creation of professional client-facing and internal presentations.

• Capability to position oneself as an industry expert.

• Strong communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills to effectively influence and persuade others.

• Strategic and innovative thinking to create concepts that yield results.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail to execute plans thoroughly.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Completion of required application assessments is necessary.

• Candidates must provide their name and email address to facilitate assessment processing.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive sales compensation plan.

• Long-term incentives aligned with both individual and company performance.

• Short-term incentives.

• A variety of health insurance options.

• Accident and life insurance coverage.

• Top-tier development platforms.

• Parental leave benefits.

• Family-first programs.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance options.

• Tuition repayment assistance program.