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Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Business Development Officer is responsible for developing new business relationships, servicing current business relationships, networking referral sources, enhancing the visibility of the bank in the community, developing new business relationships and contributing to the bank's income and loan objective.
Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities:Develops new business by utilizing effective calling techniques to achieve corporate growth; maintains and develops relationships with centers of influence including, accountants, attorneys, realtors, community leaders, professional and/or social organizations; attends networking, charity, and corporate functions for prospecting and establishment of relationships.Assist with support including account opening/maintenance, document preparation, online banking/cash management, in person and online for business and individual customers.Establishes relationships with current customers and expanding business relations to drive commercial sales via outside calling activities.Originates depository relationships or expand on existing relationships through calling on current customers and prospects to originate new deposits for the bank with primary emphasis on operating accounts for businesses and the owner's personal accounts; services the existing customers.Promotes the Bank's products and services to help clients and prospective clients meet their financial goals.Represents the bank in civic and community functions to further enhance the bank's visibility while increasing business development. Maintains membership in an approved community organization and participates in community events/trade shows to develop and strengthen referral and customer relationships, and to develop business relationships with outside organizations.Project Manager for FMB with Treasury Management.Submits reports to the VP of Lending Operations and President/CEO on business development activities by gathering and organizing information and submitting the reports in an accurate and timely manner in order to keep management informed of business development activities and other information.Other duties as required.Necessary competencies:AdaptabilityCommunication skillsCustomer serviceInterpersonal skillsJob knowledgeJudgmentLeadershipPlanning and organizationStaff developmentTechnical ExpertiseExperience in banking laws, regulations, and guidelines is required.Experience in sales is required.Experience in business and retail banking is required.Experience in financial services or banking is preferred.Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required. Loan Origination Software, Cleartouch, OnBase, various government and investor software/web portals is preferred. Education and ExperienceEducation: High School Diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor's degree is preferred.Certification: Valid Driver's License is required. NMLS Number required.Years of experience: 5 to 7 years is required.Years of experience supervising: None. Physical EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift, walk, stand, sit, bend, reach with hands and arms, climb, push/pull, use hands, and see, hear and speak.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.This position is performed in an office setting, five days a week with typical work hours being 8.30a through 5.15p.Ability to travel is required.
First Mutual Holding Co. and First Federal Lakewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. First Federal Lakewood participates in E-Verify and supports your right to work.
First Mutual Holding Co. and First Federal Lakewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. First Federal Lakewood participates in E-Verify and supports your right to work.
