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Business Development Officer, Southern California
Fresno First BankCerritos, CA, US30+ days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionCompany ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) A friendly, close-Knit work culture that encourages growth Opportunities to Participate in Community Networking Events Benefits Package Teamwork – We collaborate, hold each other accountable, and win together. Relationship – We are trustworthy, transparent, and respectful. Authentic – We are humble, vulnerable, and we speak up. Commitment – We are owners...Be hungry, responsive, and have a sense of urgency. Generates new leads through outbound calls, emails, networking, and in-person meetings. Builds and maintains strong relationships with prospective and existing clients to drive long-term business. Uses CRM systems to track interactions, update customer records, and manage pipeline activity. Develops annual business plan in conjunction with Division Sales Manager, which details activities to follow during the fiscal year, which will focus the Business Development Officer on meeting or exceeding their sales goal. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of prequalification, pricing, and proposal strategies. Maximizes all opportunities in the process of closing a sale resulting in the increase of market share. Demonstrates an understanding and ability to position bank related products. Prospects, source, structure, propose, negotiate and close deals that are consistent with the products of the bank. Creates and conducts effective proposal presentations and RFP responses that identify prospects business problems, the effects of the problems, and the bank's solutions to their problems. Achieves or surpasses established goals for volume, margin, fees, and cross-sell performance. Builds and nurtures effective Centers of Influence (COI) networks with sales channels and key professionals to maximize revenue. Demonstrates the ability to gather, submit detailed business information for underwriting, pricing, and presentation of solutions to identified prospects' business problems. Maintains accurate records of all sales and prospecting activities including sales calls, presentations, closed sales, and follow-up activities within their assigned territory, including the use of bank provided data tools to maintain accurate records to maximize opportunity potential. Embodies the TRAC Values and Critical Behaviors (Teamwork, Relationship, Authenticity, Commitment) as core principles, using them to guide daily interactions and decision-making. Completes administrative tasks with a sense of urgency, including required Bank Compliance Training. Responds to internal and external inquiries via email, phone, or messaging platforms in a timely and professional manner. Positively represents the Bank through ethical conduct and community involvement. Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to EEO policies. Fosters a respectful, inclusive workplace by valuing cultural differences, preventing harassment of any kind, and supporting a diverse workforce. Ensures adherence to all Bank policies, procedures, and processes, along with applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations, ensuring confidentiality and data privacy while carrying out AML / CFT (Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism) responsibilities specific to the role. Performs duties in an office or home office environment, involving tasks such as writing, typing, speaking, lifting moderate weights, and operating office equipment. The position requires physical activities like sitting, walking, and reaching. Reasonable accommodation can be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Travels up to 75% including but not limited to frequent trips to client locations, sales presentations, industry conferences, corporate events, and training sessions. Travel may include long-distance flights, overnight stays, and local transportation. Must reside in Southern California , preferably within the Cerritos market. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required; relevant field preferred (e.g., Business, Finance, or related). Minimum 3–5 years of related experience in banking, business development, or relevant industry required. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret statements, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations preferred. Demonstrated ability to cross-sell and explain all products and services with confidence and authority. Knowledge of commercial banking products and services as well as strong understanding of federal compliance regulations required. Ability to take initiative and effect change within the Bank through consensus building, negotiation, and conflict resolution. Experience with Zendesk Sell and Dialpad preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) required. Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions, interpret documents, understand procedures, write reports and correspondence, and speak clearly to customers, vendors and employees. Strong organizational and time management abilities with attention to detail. Strong teamwork and relationship skills to lead collaborative efforts, foster alignment, and drive results across teams. Ability to take initiative and impact change within the Bank through consensus building and conflict resolution. Willingness to take on special projects and perform other duties as assigned, beyond core responsibilities, to support team and organizational needs. Commitment to continuous learning and professional development to stay current with industry standards and best practices. Ability to maintain authenticity and integrity in all professional interactions, ensuring trust and credibility with stakeholders. Capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team. Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities and procedures. Current driver's license and a vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage if required to drive while performing assigned duties and responsibilities.
Description : Who We Are
FFB, a dynamic and acclaimed single-branch bank born in the heart of Fresno, CA in 2005, is on a mission to redefine the banking experience. Our commitment to delivering top-notch banking services has propelled us to the forefront of the industry, earning us accolades and recognition. At FFB, we recognize the uniqueness of each individual who walks through our doors, and our dedicated team strives to craft personalized banking solutions that cater to their distinct needs.
What sets FFB apart is not just our Fresno roots but the diverse talents that make up our team, hailing from every corner of the country. We firmly believe that our people are our greatest strength, and we're constantly on the lookout for ambitious and passionate individuals who align with FFB's vision, regardless of their location.
If you're ready to be part of a winning team and contribute to our ongoing success story, we invite you to apply and join the FFB family!
Recent Achievements Speak Louder Than Words :
- 2024 - American Banker - #1 Top Performing Publicly Traded Bank with under $2b in assets
- 2023 - American Banker - "Top 5" Community Bank in the Country #4
- 2023 - OTCQX - Best 50 Companies #3
- 2023 - 5-star Rating Bauer Financial
What You Should Expect While Working at FFB :
o Medical / Dental / Vision
o Life Insurance
o Paid Vacation
o 401(k) Retirement Plan
o Training & Development
o Tuition Reimbursement
o Employee Assistance Program
o Internal Job Posting & Referral Program
Ideal Candidate :
FFB prides itself on its core values of Teamwork, Relationship, Authenticity, and Commitment (TRAC). We expect that our team members will reflect these values in the workplace in various ways :
About the Position
The Business Development Officer (BDO) is responsible for developing new deposit, loan and merchant business for the SoCal market. The BDO will assist the Manager of Business Development and Marketing on prospecting and closing / referring leads in that market. This position is responsible for attaining established individual, department and Bank goals through active participation in sales. The Business Development Officer will prospect for leads both directly and indirectly through referral sources, ascertaining prospect and market needs, constructing and presenting prospect and market solutions, in the form of a proposed deal structure, selling the solution both internally and to the prospect, and closing / funding deals.
The position will also participate in the BDO incentive plan.
Essential Duties :
Requirements :
Compensation details : 85000-105000 Yearly Salary
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