Account Development Executive in California

About the role

At Western Union, we’re more than a trusted name in global payments. We’re moving beyond remittances, beyond cash, and beyond the expectations of our customers. Our talented teams enable us to transform into a digital-first company, built on the strength of our retail foundation and powered by next-generation payments. All this with the goal of helping people prosper. Join us as we go beyond and be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible.

Role Responsibilities

• In-person visits to existing agents in California, traveling 4 to 5 days per week. As part of daily operations, Account Development Executives regularly visit agents within the assigned territory, including occasional overnight travel as business needs require.
• Manage and grow existing retail agent relationships by identifying and executing opportunities to expand product usage, improve performance, and drive incremental revenue and transaction growth.
• Support business development within the existing network by identifying high potential opportunities for growth and selectively supporting onboarding of new offerings or services where applicable.
• Perform field-based sales work to meet and exceed transaction and revenue growth objectives within the assigned territory. Responsible for growth across existing agent performance, product categories, and assigned market segments.
• Handle special projects in a timely manner including sales blitzes, customer engagement events, and operational initiatives at high opportunity locations to drive volume.
• Build and maintain relationships with relevant grassroots and community organizations to support local market presence and strengthen agent performance.
• Monitor competitive activity including network expansion, pricing changes, commission structures, and incentive adjustments, and report insights through appropriate channels.
• Provide weekly business reporting including sales activity, competitive activity, and account highlights.
• Partner with agent support functions such as Collections, IT Support, Credit, and others to resolve issues that may impact agent operations or performance.
• Analyze and interpret productivity reports and operate within assigned expense budgets while completing required reporting and documentation.
• Proactively identify and propose growth opportunities through structured business cases that drive incremental revenue and expand market share.

Role Requirements

• 70 percent travel expected.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly desired. Fluency in English is required.
• Documented track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas and maintaining strong business relationships.
• Consumer to Business and Consumer to Consumer financial services experience highly desired.
• Ability to identify and articulate opportunities for incremental revenue and market share expansion.
• Consultative sales experience highly desired.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to connect with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Salesforce and Microsoft Office tools including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated, results driven, and able to operate independently with strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to work in a goal driven environment.
• High level of integrity, persistence, and professional business conduct.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable vehicle required due to regular travel within the assigned territory.
• Must reside within the assigned territory, preferably in close proximity to the largest market.

Benefits and Other Details

• You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few (https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/).
• Your United States specific benefits include:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Parental Leave
• 401K Plan

Salary

The base salary range is $60,000 to $70,000 USD per year. Total on target compensation combines base salary with a high-impact commission structure that aligns with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates’ qualifications, skills, and competencies.

Other Details

For residents of Colorado, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania: Please do not respond to any questions on this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.