Business Development Officer

Job Description of Business Development Officer:

A Business Banking Development Officer develops banking strategies in order to sell products and services to prospective clients in the business community.

Duties and Responsibilities of Business Development Officer:

• Manage, maintain, and grow existing loan and deposit portfolios. Increase and optimize customer relationships by cross-selling other bank services.
• Develop new business and personal banking relationships by generating loans, deposits, and other banking services within the Bank's target market of small to medium-sized businesses and business professionals.
• Serve as contact officer for all banking relationships developed through personal new business efforts. Advise customers, where possible, on business management and financial matters. Monitor, on an ongoing basis, all customers brought to the Bank through personal new business development efforts.
• Maintain and foster branch participation in community events in support of promoting awareness and growth.
• Maintain the highest level of customer service standards, assure that customer complaints are responded to in a timely manner.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualification & Requirements of Business Development Officer:

• All hiring decisions are contingent on the selectee passing background check and drug screening.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Strong sales lead generation skills
• Expert negotiation and communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• A driving focus on reaching sales goals
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines simultaneously
• A talent for meeting new individuals and serving the public
• Good computer skills including, being digital-savvy
• Must have own transportation for regular sales calls. An allowance for transportation is provided.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or business-related field, sales, and/or banking experience preferred, but not required.

• Must be available to work evening and/or weekend hours to attend community even

About the Central Arkansas Workforce Development Area

The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Centers specialize in recruiting and placing skilled professionals in a variety of industries on behalf of employers in Central Arkansas. We help people find jobs and provide workforce solutions to businesses.

CAPDD/Arkansas Workforce Center is an “equal opportunity employer/program,” and “auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.” Arkansas Relay Service: 1-800-285-1121 (Voice) 1-800-285-1131 (TDD) or TDD 711.