Director, Sales Effectiveness & Business Development

Application Deadline: 06/04/2026 | Address: 320 S Canal Street | Job Family Group: Customer Solutions Role Purpose Own activation of US Commercial Banking sales strategy by translating business priorities into segment‑specific enablement, execution readiness, and field adoption that drives measurable performance, client acquisition and revenue growth. Key Responsibilities Sales Strategy Activation & Readiness Serve as the primary enablement partner to Segment Leaders and Coverage Heads. Activate sales strategy through segment‑specific sales plays, campaigns, and priority initiatives. Lead go‑to‑market readiness for major launches and strategic initiatives. Define clear execution standards for priority sales initiatives, including required seller behaviors and actions. Program Execution & Field Enablement Lead the execution of priority sales initiatives and programs, ensuring sequencing, readiness, and rollout plans support successful adoption. Serve as the central execution owner during implementation, identifying risks, dependencies, and execution gaps. Diagnose adoption challenges and take corrective action to improve uptake and consistency in the field. Segment & Market Enablement Leadership Lead and develop segment enablement leads responsible for business development and engagement. Ensure consistent delivery and execution across U.S. Commercial Banking segments while accounting for market‑specific needs. Establish structured field feedback loops to capture insights, barriers, and opportunities. Use field input to continuously refine enablement and execution approaches. Change, Advisory & Alignment Lead change and readiness efforts to support adoption of sales initiatives, process changes, and tools. Partner with Product, Marketing, and Strategy teams to align messaging and sales priorities. Provide practical recommendations to sales leaders to strengthen execution and effectiveness. Apply BMO’s Risk Management Framework to execution and readiness activities. Qualifications Typically, 9+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in Business or a related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Program management skills – In-depth. Change management and leadership skills – In-depth. Knowledge of process coordination and management – In-depth. Strong understanding of integrated marketing campaigns. Sound knowledge of the financial industry. Expert in marketing campaigns, cross‑selling and prospecting strategies – In-depth financial analysis for marketing programs. In‑depth experience with metrics‑based decision making, ROI calculation, and market penetration to measure the effectiveness of programs. Experience dealing with advertising agencies and other external marketing partners. Seasoned expert with extensive commercial banking products and industry knowledge. Technical viewed as a thought leader for innovation. Verbal & written communication skills – Expert. Analytical and problem‑solving skills – Expert. Influence skills – Expert. Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross‑group collaboration – Expert. Able to manage ambiguity. Data driven decision making – Expert. Salary $137,000.00 - $238,000.00 (salaried). The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type. Salaries will vary based on location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Benefits Health insurance Tuition reimbursement Accident and life insurance Retirement savings plans Performance‑based incentives, discretionary bonuses and other perks and rewards Equal Employment Opportunity We are proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr