Account Lead – Client Business Management

Bread Financial

Account Lead responsible for nurturing relationships and executing business initiatives in financial services. Collaborating with internal teams and ensuring adherence to bank procedures is key.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $69,900 - $126,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in Account Management and Project Management, with a focus on building relationships and driving business initiatives. Proficient in managing project trackers and ensuring compliance with bank procedures while supporting external partners with Salesforce.

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Account ManagementProject ManagementSalesforce MaintenanceClient Relationship BuildingExpense Management

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementAccount ManagementSalesforce MaintenanceSLA ReportingInvoice ReconciliationBusiness Initiatives ExecutionProcess ImprovementSystem EnhancementsExpense Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunicationCollaborationAlignment Driving

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate's Degree in Business AdministrationBachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Marketing

Industry Keywords

Credit Card Portfolio ManagementCorporate SettingInternal PartnersExternal PartnersBank Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establishing and nurturing working relationships with internal partners
Participating in client calls and delivering business initiatives
Executing bank-initiated changes that impact brand partners or cardholders
Maintaining internal and external project trackers
Handling the submission and reconciliation of program invoices
Ensuring timely delivery of contract-related reporting such as SLA reporting
Supporting client adherence to bank procedures
Managing the inventory process with a focus on effective expense management
Assisting external partners with Salesforce maintenance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field of study or equivalent, relevant work experience
2+ years experience in Account Management, Sales, Finance, Product Management, Project Management, Marketing, or credit card portfolio management
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, relevant work experience
2+ years' experience in a similar role within a corporate setting
Experience partnering with product, technology, or capabilities teams to support system enhancements, process improvements, and business initiatives
Experience serving as a primary liaison between business partners and cross-functional teams, building trusted relationships, and driving alignment on business initiatives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and other voluntary benefits
401(k) plan
Six weeks of 100% paid parental leave
11 paid holidays
Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) upon hire