The responsibility of the Business Development Officer is to maintain and grow the industry and non-industry relationships within their designated regional area. We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Represent the Willamette Valley Bank brand at events that engage, promote, and progress relationships with industry partners (this includes, but is not limited to, realtor and building association events; golf events; annual awards; charity events and luncheons).
Publicly represent Willamette Valley Bank in the community and among the industry within assigned territory.
Grow network of Industry Partners (this includes, but is not limited to, real estate professionals; builders; professional contacts, other financial institutions, and personal contacts) through regular participation in business-related development opportunities and community efforts that promote homeownership and professional organizations.
Meet with current and prospective Industry Partners to educate about Willamette Valley Bank and product offerings for those seeking home financing.
Continually identify, develop, and maintain large network of industry relationships that serve as a recurring source of lending opportunities for assigned branch.
Conduct interviews with prospective lending opportunity sources and evaluate if the entity shows integrity, strong character, and honorable reputation in order to determine if establishing an industry partner relationship is appropriate.
Continuously meet with current Industry Partners to ensure they are demonstrating exceptional customer service and professional ethics supported by thorough policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with the assigned branch and Business Leader on ongoing efforts.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Competent and knowledgeable in mortgage industry policies and procedures
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
Must be highly self-motivated
Must be approachable and gifted in developing and maintaining successful relationships with business referral sources
Must be skilled in business development and identifying prospective loan customers
Education and Experience:
2+ years of experience working in sales in the finance, banking or mortgage lending industry
Associates Degree in business or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Mental and Physical Effort:
Decision making involves important choices in applying rules, regulations, policies and procedures to the work that needs to be made without regular supervision or approval.
Lifting equipment or files of 1-10 pounds on a regular basis, lifting equipment or boxes of 10-25 pounds on an occasion. Sits or stands for long periods of time working at a computer and typing. Uses hands to handle controls or feel objects, tools or controls. Audio/Visual: Ability to accurately interpret sounds and associated meanings at a volume consistent with interpersonal conversation. Regularly required to accurately perceive, distinguish and interpret information received visually and through audio; e.g., words, numbers and other data broadcasted aloud/viewed on a screen, as well as print and other media.
Working Conditions:
Works in an office environment or home office with minimal workplace hazards and moderate levels of noise. Works during the day but may also need to be available occasionally on nights and weekends. Regular travel is required.
