About the Role
Servbank is seeking a motivated Business Development Officer to drive new business growth within Commercial Banking. This role focuses on identifying, prospecting, and developing new client relationships for deposits, loans, treasury management, and long-term banking partnerships.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a strategic business development plan focused on acquiring new commercial banking relationships.
- Identify and cultivate relationships with business owners, executives, and key decision-makers across a variety of industries.
- Conduct proactive outreach through calling, email campaigns, networking events, referrals, and face-to-face meetings.
- Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline of prospective clients.
- Generate qualified opportunities for deposits, commercial loans, lines of credit, owner-occupied real estate financing, treasury management, and other banking solutions.
- Consistently meet activity goals related to prospecting, appointments, and business development efforts.
- Establish trusted advisor relationships with business owners and key decision-makers.
- Conduct financial needs assessments and recommend appropriate banking products and services.
- Deliver an exceptional client experience through timely follow-up and proactive relationship management.
- Retain and expand client relationships by identifying opportunities to deepen banking relationships.
- Coordinate with internal partners to ensure clients receive a seamless banking experience.
- Achieve annual goals related to new client acquisition, deposit growth, commercial loan production, treasury management revenue, and portfolio growth and profitability.
- Develop and manage a portfolio of commercial clients.
- Maintain a strong understanding of client needs and market opportunities.
- Represent Servbank within the local business community.
- Attend networking events, business organizations, industry associations, and community functions.
- Develop referral relationships with centers of influence and strategic business partners.
- Enhance Servbank's brand awareness and presence within the market.
Requirements
- Demonstrated success in prospecting, developing, and managing client relationships.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational, presentation, and follow-up abilities.
- Ability to work independently while managing a sales pipeline and achieving performance goals.
- Strong relationship-building and networking skills.
- Experience in Business Banking or Commercial Banking.
- Knowledge of commercial lending, treasury management, deposit products, and cash management services.
- Established network within the local business community.
- Experience working with business owners and privately held companies.
Skills
- Business Development
- Sales
- Relationship Management
- Networking
- Consultative Sales
- Communication
- Organization
- Presentation
- Follow-up
Location
- Local
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2+ years of experience in banking, business development, sales, relationship management, or commercial/business banking.
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
About the Company
- Founded in 1994, Servbank is a banking institution with local roots and national reach.
- We were built on a foundation of community-orientation, which ensures that no matter who we serve, we do so with the human touch that marks the gold standard of service.
- We work with individuals, businesses, and communities, so that whether you’re a student, a homeowner, a small business owner, or a community leader, we can help you fulfill your goals.
- Come create excellence with Servbank.
Equal Opportunity
- We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
