Business Development Agent

Position Summary: The Business Development Agent (BDA) is the individual within the sales team who is responsible for creating, cultivating, and maintaining new business opportunities. They use a variety of methods including networking, cold calling, and social media to connect with referral partners and clients. Essential FunctionsBuild and carry out strategic initiatives meant to bring new clients to the Bank.Meet with perspective new clients within the industry, such as but not limited to:Real Estate AgentsFinancial PlannersAttorneys (Divorce Attorneys, Closing Attorneys, Elder Law)Title AgentsInsurance ProvidersBanks /Credit UnionsProperty ManagersBuildersHuman Resource DepartmentsRelocation CompaniesClientsRegular, reliable, and predictable attendance.Marginal FunctionsStay abreast of industry changes.Maintain compliance with and adhere to all state and federal regulations and Bank policies and procedures, including, but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act, SAR, CTR, FACT ACT, Community Reinvestment Act, EEO, and fair employment practices.All other duties as assigned.Minimum Educational & Experience Requirements High School diploma required.Experience working in the real estate and mortgage industryAppropriate state licenses, if required.Minimum Skill RequirementsEnjoys meeting new people and building relationshipsExcellent communication skills both verbal and writtenPersonable and able to display high levels of customer serviceOrganized and willing to follow a proven systemSelf-Motivated and shows initiativeDriven by results and metricsBDA will report every Friday:How many appointments, events or seminars attendedNumber of conversationsNumber of leads generatedRequirements This position doesn't require a Mortgage Loan Officer License. This BDA will not take a loan application (1003) or discuss rates with any prospective consumer or industry participant. Applicant must be willing to complete the pre-employment background process.Physical DemandsIn terms of an 8-hour workday, "occasional" equals 1% to 33%, "frequent" equals 34% to 66% and "continuous" equals 67% to 100%. However, some duties are performed monthly, annually or sporadically throughout the year and are essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the position, if the accommodation does not impose an undue hardship that would require significant difficulty or expense.Occasional stationary position, particularly, but not limited to, at a desktop computerFrequent repetitive use of hands/arms; particularly concerning to typing, writing, phone & computer useContinuous communication: verbal and written, in-person, phone and electronicWork EnvironmentRemoteEqual Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.