Business Development Officer - Grand Junction, CO

At Vectra Bank, we're proud to serve the Rocky Mountain region with the strength of a large financial institution and the personal touch of a community bank. Recognized as a Top Workplace, we combine deep resources with attentive, relationship-driven service to support families, businesses, and the communities we call home. We're committed to creating a great place to build a career, welcoming employees whose talent, drive, and diverse perspectives help us deliver custom financial solutions. With day-one benefits, ample growth opportunities, and a culture centered on listening, collaboration, and care, Vectra Bank is a place to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful impact. We believe we are Big enough to count and small enough to care. With benefits starting on day one, over 11 bank holidays, and a company committed to career growth and advancement, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice in our industry and community. At Vectra Bank, the possibilities are endless - come for a job, stay for a career. At Vectra Bank Colorado, we're looking for a driven, relationship-focused professional who is energized by connecting with people, collaborating with a team, and growing a portfolio for the future. If you're motivated, community-minded, and ready to take ownership of your success, we'd love to connect with you and explore how you can be part of our Grand Junction team. We're excited to welcome a passionate Business Development Officer to our Grand Junction, CO team, someone who thrives on building relationships and delivering exceptional, personalized service to our clients and community. Essential Functions:

• Responsible for sourcing and developing prospects, acquiring business, loans and/or bank services in accordance with established business development goals.
• Develops and implements marketing plans, strategies and expanding referral sources.
• Develops external leads and follows up on internal referral sources.
• Collaborates with loan officers/relationship managers as required.
• Determines appropriate products and services to best meet each clients needs.
• Makes presentations or works with relationship manager on presentations regarding bank products and services to existing and prospective clients.
• Sets up new accounts according to bank procedures and practices.
• Remains well versed in industrial, economic and financial situations relating to assigned clients.
• Responsible for gathering data to be used in selling process, participating in community organizations and activities, and assisting prospective clients in completing loan and services applications.
• May supervise or lead lower level BDO's. Qualifications:
  • Requires a Bachelors in Business, Finance or a related field and 6+ yrs experience in business development, sales, loans, banking/finance products and services or other directly related experience. A combination of education and experience may meet job requirements.
  • Employs advanced knowledge as a generalist or specialist of sales techniques, business development, banking/finance products and services.
  • Must have excellent customer service and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Excellent problem resolution and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work with internal staff on relationships.
  • Advanced working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and general PC's skills. Benefits:
    • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
    • Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
    • Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
    • Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and any applicable state holidays
    • 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
    • Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
    • Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees enrolled in an accredited degree program related to the needs of the business, maximum of $5,250 per calendar year, employees are eligible for the program upon hire
    • Employee Ambassador preferred banking products This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 annually depending on job-related factors. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors such as but not limited to, level of experience, skills, expertise, location, education, and certifications.