Locations: Lawrence: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Queens-Long Island

Job Duties

• The Business Development Officer is responsible for providing superior sales and service to our client’s small business client base.

• The Business Development Officer is charged with retaining and expanding an assigned portfolio, growing and maintaining revenue, providing personalized service, and effectively cross selling.

• Identifies and provides the appropriate financial solutions which lend to maximum retention rates, growth and profitability.

• Thoroughly assesses need; draws effectively from the full spectrum of  business products and services to produce total integrated financial solutions.

• Provides guidance to clients so that they may make informed decisions about their financial needs.

• Committed to providing extraordinary, memorable and personalized customer service exceeding customer expectations.

• Possesses a thorough knowledge of business banking products and services.

• Understands various securities, investments, annuities and retirement plans.

• Makes appropriate referrals.

• Uses sound judgment and acts within authority.

• Understands all appropriate policies, procedures, and processes and keeps abreast of financial industry news and advances

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• College degree preferred
• Two years sales and relationship management experience
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent sales and service skills
• Relationship management skills
• Ability to make independent decisions
• Ability to identify, respond and resolve the diverse needs of the customer