Director, Sales Effectiveness & Business Development
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
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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