Sr. Business Development Manager

About Blackhawk Network

Today, through BHN’s single global platform, businesses of all kinds can tap into the world’s largest network of branded payment solutions. BHN helps businesses grow revenue, increase loyalty, motivate and reward their teams, disburse funds and engage consumers. Branded payment solutions include the issuance and distribution of gift cards, egifts, corporate payouts and rewards, along with the technology to deliver these products in seamless, integrated ways. BHN’s network spans the globe with more than 400,000 consumer touchpoints. Learn more at BHN.com.

This position may be performed remotely anywhere within the United States except for the State of Alaska, North Dakota, or South Dakota. Employees located within 50 miles of a BHN office will be considered a "Hybrid" employee and are required to come into the office 2 days per week based on office schedule.

Overview

The right candidate will have a background in strategic marketing or sales solution selling (working with both product and services). We target big brands with big solutions (7 figure deals), and this position provides huge potential for the best candidate.

You will have experience working with Fortune 500 brands. This position is responsible for selling our powerful stable of incentive products, including all the BES prepaid cards, services and complex technology platform solutions for business to consumer applications. These applications include consumer promotions (i.e.: loyalty and rebate marketing programs), sales channel incentives as well as employee rewards. The position requires the ability to develop an account plan and to identify, sell and close large programs within the accounts. The best candidate must have a consultative/strategic approach to selling solutions to sales, marketing, and procurement senior executives and C-level executives. Excellent presentation skills and relationship building a must

Responsibilities

• New business growth. Targeting new “logos” and selling strategic programs. Provide partnership to new clients to develop market-leading solutions.
• Aggressive outreach targeting all key stakeholders within an organization.
• Identify new prospects or accounts. Develops territory and account strategies to acquire accounts.
• Skillfully manage a complex sales environments utilizing excellent negotiation, relationship and presentation skills.
• Build partnership internally and with client to deliver right solution and strategy.
• Achieve strong customer satisfaction scores from clients.
• Provide strong administration skills including utilizing Saleforce.com to report sales/client activity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum +12 years sales experience selling to Fortune 500 companies
• 12 + years’ experience selling Consumer Promotions / Rebates / Incentives / Rewards preferred
• 12+ years proven business development experience
• Experience in solution based selling to sales, marketing, and procurement senior executives and C-level executives.
• Exceptional oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and salesforce.com (or other CRM tool)
• Proven and documented track record of sales success (top quartile performer)
• Ability to travel 40 – 50% of time in large multi-state territory with overnight travel approximately 30%

We seek candidates who not only demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in emerging technologies but have also successfully implemented and utilized AI tools to enhance their work, improve processes, or deliver measurable results. Our teams embrace continuous learning and the thoughtful integration of AI to create meaningful impact – for our employees and the future of work.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Benefits

OTE for all U.S. Residents (excluding Alaska, California, North Dakota, South Dakota): $250,000.00/yr

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Blackhawk Network offers benefits including 401k with employer match, medical, dental, vision, 12 paid holidays throughout the year 2026, sick pay accrual according to state law, parental leave, life insurance, disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, wellness benefits, and flexible time off for all full-time employees.

EEO Statement

Blackhawk Network provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Blackhawk Network believes that diversity leads to strength. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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