Business Development Officer I

Position Summary:

Responsible for new Business Acquisition with a focus on bringing new business customers to the Bank through a variety of activities: direct calling, participation in various local organizations, attending networking events, generating referrals from existing customers and local centers of influence, and cross selling exiting customers. Prospective clients will be self-sourced. The BDO creates sales opportunities and collaborates/partners with Lending, Retail, and Cash Management team members to cross-sell appropriate business products and services that meet the client's needs.

Position Goals

Referral goals will include deposit growth comprising a mix of non-interest bearing and interest-bearing deposits. Referral goal for new loan production will include a focus on new C&I relationships for the bank.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Achieve or exceed assigned sales goals and objectives.

• Increase First Bank position and visibility Customer Orientation, Integrity and Outcome Orientation.

• Partnering with Market Leadership to help with marketing efforts within the bank footprint.

• Sales process including prospect prioritization, initial contact, pursuit strategy, identification of fit, and overall management of the onboarding process.

• Partnering with Retail and Relationship Managers and other partners to ensure a smooth customer transition for ongoing management.

• Identify cross-sell opportunities to deliver the full compliment of Bank products and services.

• The vast majority of time (70%+) will be spent outside the office fully engaged in the Key sales activities.

• Maintain confidentially in handling all client and bank information.

• Assume additional responsibilities as needed and when called upon

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong Business Calling Skills.

• Works well independently and as part of a group.

• Extremely organized with great attention to detail.

• Excellent ability to analyze information and present solutions.

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