Overview

Location: National / Flexible U.S. LocationIndustry: Commercial & Small Business BankingEmployment Type: Full-TimeBuild Your Business. Grow Your Portfolio. Make an Impact.We are seeking an experienced Business Development Officer to join a nationally recognized bank specializing in financing solutions for small businesses. The Bank is a leading SBA lender, offering SBA 7(a), SBA 504, USDA B&I, Express Loans, Asset-Based Lending, Commercial Real Estate, and Commercial Construction financing.This is an exciting opportunity for a proven SBA lending professional and business development leader who knows how to build relationships, generate their own pipeline, structure financing solutions, and consistently close significant loan volume.What You'll DoAs a Business Development Officer, you will manage the full lifecycle of SBA and small-business lending relationships from identifying prospects to closing and funding transactions.Originate SBA loans, equipment leasing, and Asset-Based Lending transactions for small businesses nationwideDevelop and maintain relationships with small business owners, brokers, referral partners, and other centers of influenceGenerate new business through networking, referrals, and proactive business developmentIdentify financing opportunities and recommend appropriate funding solutionsPrepare complete financing applications and loan packages for underwritingPartner with underwriting and present loan opportunities to the Credit CommitteeObtain customer commitments following loan approval and coordinate transaction fundingExpand market penetration and develop new opportunities within assigned marketsDevelop and execute sales and marketing strategies in partnership with senior leadership and the marketing teamMaintain an active pipeline and accurately manage opportunities through SalesforceConsistently achieve annual loan production goalsWhat We're Looking ForWe're looking for a proven producer, not simply someone with banking experience. The ideal candidate has a strong SBA background, an established referral network, and a history of generating substantial loan volume.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience5+ years of sales experience within financial servicesStrong SBA lending experienceProven annual production of $20MM+ in loan volume for each of the past three yearsStrong commercial lending and credit skillsExperience analyzing financial statements and cash flow and structuring commercial loansUnderstanding of SBA lending programs and requirementsDemonstrated success developing relationships with small business ownersStrong B2B sales, relationship management, and business development skillsExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skillsStrong risk-management and marketing capabilitiesThe Ideal CandidateYou may be a strong fit if you are currently a:SBA Business Development OfficerSBA Lender or SBA Loan OfficerSBA Relationship ManagerCommercial LenderCommercial Banking OfficerBusiness Banking OfficerCommercial Relationship ManagerThe strongest candidates will bring an existing network of business owners, brokers, referral partners, CPAs, attorneys, and other sources of SBA lending opportunities and have demonstrated success building and maintaining a high-volume loan pipeline.Why Join?This is an opportunity to join a national lending platform with a strong reputation in SBA financing and the ability to serve small businesses across the country. You'll have the opportunity to leverage your existing relationships while expanding your market and helping entrepreneurs access the capital they need to grow their businesses.If you're an experienced SBA lender who has consistently produced $20MM+ annually and you're ready to take your business development career to the next level, we'd like to hear from you.