Avoid Manager of Business Development Position in Central Region - Business Development Manager American Express Employee Review

1.0
Sep 8, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

* Strong brand, innovative payment products and marketing * Good health insurance coverage at reasonable rates * Work remotely

Cons

* Below average base salary compared to banks * Commission structure is misleading due to significant haircuts on declining margins and product mix * Highly political culture and favoritism * Excessive layers of management and militant style of leadership * Negative repercussions if you challenge the status quo * Unrealistic sales targets, particularly in first two years, and quick/discrimminatory decision in terminating folks not achieving goals * Inefficient processes and integration across pricing, credit, and contract management, resulting in slow decision times and lost business * Continuous changes in org structure and leadership inhibits momentum and perpetuates the politics

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5.0
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Pros

They have fantastic pay for the position you're in, and they teach you interesting and engaging utility of modern technology mixed with legacy fundamentals. I've learned quite a bit while AmEx while getting paid more than fairly - I'd recommend a stretch here to whomever may be reading this!

Cons

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