Joel Wilson

Role
Business Development Manager, U s Merchant Acquisition at American Express
Location
Cincinnati, OH, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Joel Wilson

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Experience

  1. Business Development Manager, U s Merchant Acquisition

    American Express

    Jan 2021 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

    Lead a three-state territory strategy to modernize enterprise payment ecosystems, acquiring net-new B2B partnerships and expanding adoption of Buyer-Initiated Payments, A/R Automation, and Supplier Initiated Payments to streamline customer operations and reduce manual processes.• Transitioned to lead a broader three‑state territory and drive adoption of more advanced payment technologies, reflecting strong performance and the ability to influence high‑value customer financial strategies.• Delivered 156% of annual target and generated $95M+ in charge volume, ranking #4 nationally in 2024, by identifying high‑impact opportunities and aligning payment technology to customer financial objectives.• Captured $66M in new BIP revenue by converting complex, high‑value targets and demonstrating measurable improvements in cash‑flow efficiency, supplier enablement, and reconciliation automation.• Designed and launched the Merchant Meeting Planner, a nationally adopted tool that transformed sales preparation, improved discovery quality, and elevated the consultative experience for customers across U.S. Merchant Acquisition teams.• Strengthened enterprise relationships by leveraging A/R automation insights, conducting deep A/R file reviews, and uncovering new revenue pathways that improved customer working capital and reduced operational friction.

Skills

  • Sales Process
  • Sales Management
  • Marketing
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Management
  • B2b
  • Crm
  • Credit Cards
  • Relationship Management
  • Cold Calling
  • Strategic Planning
  • Direct Sales
  • Business Development
  • Lead Generation
  • Sales Operations
  • Salesforce.com
  • Sales
  • Payments
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Account Management
  • New Business Development

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