Career: Business Development Manager

We’re looking for a business development manager who understands the community banking and credit union sectors as well as the online marketing space. The person in this role will be responsible for cultivating a list of suitable banks and credit unions to contact regarding a new SAAS-type service to help small financial institutions (under $1.5 billion in assets) manage and enhance their online presence. The business development manager’s job duties include:

• Identifying trendsetter ideas by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements; tracking individual contributors and their accomplishments.
• Closing new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business operations.
• Protecting organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
• Updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Enhancing organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Skills/Qualifications: Closing Skills, Motivation for Sales, Prospecting Skills, Sales Planning, Selling to Customer Needs, Territory Management, Market Knowledge, Presentation Skills, Energy Level, Meeting Sales Goals, Professionalism