Principal, Account Manager – New Business Strategy

Bread Financial

Principal Account Manager ensuring client integration and driving growth for Bread Financial. Collaborating with teams to meet contractual obligations and manage portfolio strategies.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeColumbus • New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $139,800 - $223,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Account Management and Client Onboarding, with a strong focus on financial acumen and strategic portfolio development. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver executive-level recommendations based on complex data analysis.

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Account ManagementClient OnboardingFinancial AcumenStrategic Portfolio DevelopmentCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

P&L ManagementData AnalysisPortfolio ManagementProject ManagementSales Strategy

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsPresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Business AdministrationMaster’s Degree in Business Administration (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesCredit Card Portfolio ManagementMarketingBusiness Administration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary liaison between the company and new brand partners
Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement portfolio strategies for new clients
Guide client through the onboarding process and manage expectations
Leverage understanding of P&L to influence product and acquisition strategies
Lead the strategy for new client implementation and delivery of modeled expectations
Work cross-functionally with various teams to deliver on strategic goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or equivalent, relevant work experience
10-13 years in Account Management, Sales, Finance, Product Management, Project Management, Marketing, or credit card portfolio management
Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing (preferred)
10+ years management experience in a multi-level organization (preferred)
Strong business and financial acumen within financial services, with the ability to translate complex portfolio data into executive-level recommendations
Strong communication and presentation skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision insurance
Basic and optional life insurance
Supplemental medical plans
Short and long-term disability
401(k) plan
Six weeks of 100% paid parental leave
11 paid holidays
Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST)
Purchase company stock during offering periods