Business Development Officer

Job Title: Business Development Officer

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Remote

Job Summary:

Join our dynamic team as a Business Development Officer, where you will manage all aspects of SBA customer relationships. Your role will involve business development, risk management, operations, underwriting, and relationship management. You will be responsible for originating SBA loans and financing solutions, expanding our market reach, and promoting our lending philosophy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Originate SBA loans, equipment leasing, and ABL financing for small businesses nationwide.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and brokers.
• Generate high-quality leads through networking and referrals.
• Expand market penetration while advocating for the bank's lending philosophy.
• Develop and execute effective marketing and sales strategies.
• Manage loan applications, underwriting, and credit presentations.
• Identify credit opportunities and provide tailored funding solutions.
• Coordinate loan funding to meet annual production goals using Salesforce and other systems.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of sales experience in financial services.
• Strong SBA industry experience with proven sales ability exceeding $20MM annual production in the last 3 years.
• Marketing and risk management experience.
• Proficient in credit and commercial lending, with a solid understanding of financial statements and loan structuring.
• Comprehensive understanding of the SBA Loan Program.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active referral network.
• Position may be based in preferred national location.