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Director, Sales Effectiveness & Business Development

bmo

Chicago, USonsite$137k-$238k/yrPosted May 27, 2026

At a glance

Highlights

  • Onsite Chicago office
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Comprehensive health and retirement benefits

Heads up

  • Commission structure variable
  • 9+ years experience required

Why this role might suit you

A senior sales enablement leader with deep commercial banking knowledge can drive strategy activation, program execution, and measurable revenue growth across U.S. segments, leveraging strong analytical and change‑management expertise.

Skills

sales-strategyprogram-managementchange-managementfinancial-analysismarketing-campaignsroi-calculationmetrics-based-decision-makingcross-selling

About the role

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

Pay Type: Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

Compensation

This Sales role pays $137k-$238k/yr. Within typical range for sales roles in United States.

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