Account Development Executive – Hamburg, Hannover, Bremen
Does playing a key role in business growth excite you?
Are you passionate about making financial services accessible to everyone, everywhere?
Then it’s time to join Western Union as Account Development Executive.
Western Union powers your pursuit.
As an Account Development Executive, you’ll drive revenue growth across your region by acquiring new agents and boosting performance at existing locations. You’ll manage the full sales cycle—from identifying prospects and negotiating terms to closing deals and ensuring successful onboarding and ramp-up.
You’ll also play a critical role in agent development and performance, ensuring compliance and long-term success across your territory.
Role Responsibilities
The Account Development Executive will be responsible for meeting and exceeding sales targets across the assigned territory through new agent acquisition and increasing same-store sales.
1. Manage the end-to-end sales process for Independent agents, including presenting the full product portfolio where relevant.
2. Prospect, negotiate, and sign contracts with new agents.
3. Collect required documentation and submit complete onboarding packages.
4. Drive the activation process and provide training to new locations.
5. Focus on ramp-up of new locations to ensure they reach full revenue potential.
6. Maintain and grow relationships with existing agents to drive same-store sales.
7. Conduct regular visits to high-performing locations and proactively address issues within the network.
8. Be accountable for meeting productivity targets and overall revenue performance across all locations in the territory.
9. Oversee the full agent lifecycle for all Independent agents in the region.
Role Requirements
10. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, plus at least 5 years of experience.
11. Previous experience in customer-facing sales or service roles, particularly within consumer products or financial services, is preferred.
12. Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and listening skills.
13. Proven ability to gain the trust and confidence of clients.
14. Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding sales targets.
15. Willingness to travel up to 70% within the region; valid driving license required.
16. Fluency in both English and German; additional languages are a plus.
17. Familiarity with or interest in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, or surrounding regions is advantageous.
We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next.
Western Union is on a mission to become the world’s most accessible financial services provider — transforming lives and communities along the way. With over 8,000 employees worldwide, we serve 200+ countries and territories, connecting millions of people through both digital and physical channels.
Beyond moving money, we build simple, secure, and accessible products that empower our customers to move forward.
As we support our global customer base, we’re equally committed to helping our employees reach their goals. You’ll have ample opportunities to grow your skills, build a meaningful career, and enjoy a competitive compensation package.
If you’re ready to help shape the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union.
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Benefits
You’ll have access to:
18. Short-term incentives
19. Multiple health insurance options
20. Accident and life insurance
21. Best-in-class development platforms
Germany-specific benefits include:
22. Defined Contribution pension plan
23. Group Life policy provided via the pension plan