Business Development Officer Senior SBA

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Job description

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER SENIOR SBA WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? Performs business development activities in assigned sales territory
Supports City National Bank ("CNB") network of business units
Analyzes needs of prospects and provides information about Bank products and services that can enhance client's financial position specifically through government guaranteed products
Collaborates with CNB Colleagues with the closing of deals and the implementation of banking services
Interacts with Bank colleagues to discuss prospects/referrals and formulate sales strategies
Documents all calling activity and provides reports to management as necessary
What you will do Performs external prospect development activities in assigned territory
Develops relationships with prospects to increase overall level of business done by office or region
Ability to review, structure, process and fulfill complex transactions
Calls on prospective clients within the framework of a business development program including identification of prospects, suitable method of contact and determination of their needs and appropriate products/services
Cultivates referral sources through contacts within the Bank and in the community through involvement in civic activities, philanthropic organizations and community sponsored programs to obtain new business prospects and referrals
Builds and develops prospects into clients; discusses and cross sells appropriate products/services specifically in Government Lending products
Achieves specific business development goals; establishes account information, tracks and documents sales activities and maintains call reports
Works with management to plan business development opportunities
Maintains limited personal contact with new clients and collaborates with relationship managers and other CNB Colleagues with the sales and implementation of banking services
Passes off prospects to Relationship Managers and CNB Colleagues after the deal is closed
Remains alert to clients' needs in order to makes appropriate referrals to other departments as they arise
Interacts with Bank colleagues to discuss prospects/referrals and formulates sales strategies
Makes ongoing calls to develop referral sources and obtain new business development opportunities
Assists in training of CNB Colleagues with Small Business Administration ("SBA") and other Government Guaranteed products
Continues to raise awareness of SBA/ Government Guaranteed products throughout the Bank
It is the individual responsibility of every employee to maintain a current awareness and understanding of appropriate banking laws, regulations, internal policies and procedures, and to comply fully with those laws, regulations, policies and procedures
Complies fully with all bank risk management, operational and credit policies and procedures as well as all regulatory requirements (e.g., Bank Secrecy Act, Know Your Client, Community Reinvestment Act, Fair Lending Practices, City National Code of Conduct, etc.) Must-Have Minimum 5 years of experience in SBA environment required
Minimum 5 years of experience in a direct sales environment required
Minimum 5 years of experience working with MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
Skills and Knowledge Prefer Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Previous underwriting experience is preferred
Excellent knowledge of Bank asset and liability products
Thorough understanding of banking services
General understanding of the commercial credit underwriting process
Excellent analytical and financial analysis skills
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated sales skills
Compensation Starting base salary: $140,000 to $169,950 per year
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location
This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions
To be considered for this position you must meet at least these basic qualifications The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification
It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job
Benefits and Perks At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues
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INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT City National Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.' ABOUT CITY NATIONAL We start with a basic premise: Business is personal
Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and community flourish
City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues to drive phenomenal growth today
City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America's leading diversified financial services companies

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