A Business Development Specialist identifies new business opportunities and clients for a company, identifies new products, services and lines of business, and develops marketing and sales strategies to help grow a company's business. Collects and manages data on sales and business processes, does market research, and stays informed of industry trends and dynamics. Builds customer relationships and partnerships. Reports to a Business Development Manager or Director.
$55,767.89 to $69,709.87 annuall y, actual rate will depend on experience
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Full-Time, Exempt Business Development Officer - Summary At AmeriCU Credit Union, we're committed to helping our members live life, dream big, and achieve financial success. As a Business Development Officer, you will play a key role in driving membership growth and expanding AmeriCU's presence throughout our communities. This position is responsible for developing and managing relationships with local businesses, community organizations, and employer groups while promoting AmeriCU's products, services, and financial wellness programs. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated relationship builder with strong sales, networking, and presentation skills who thrives in a consultative business development environment. What You'll Do as a Business Development Officer Drive Growth & Build Partnerships Develop and grow relationships with local businesses, employer groups, and community organizations. Generate new membership opportunities and expand existing partner relationships. Achieve goals for new members, partner growth, and business development activities. Deliver Consultative Sales & Financial Wellness Solutions Conduct outreach, prospecting, and sales presentations tailored to employer and workforce needs. Promote AmeriCU's products, services, and financial wellness programs. Coordinate workplace enrollment events and financial education sessions. Manage Relationships & Business Development Activities Serve as the primary contact for assigned business partners, ensuring a positive and productive relationship. Maintain prospecting, sales, and relationship activity within Salesforce and other CRM tools. Monitor market opportunities and identify new areas for growth Collaborate & Represent AmeriCU Partner with Financial Center teams to develop referrals and support membership growth. Represent AmeriCU at community events, networking opportunities, and partner functions. Provide expertise on AmeriCU's products and services to both internal teams and external stakeholders. About AmeriCU Credit Union AmeriCU is a not-for-profit credit union based in Rome, NY with over $3 billion in assets and serving more than 185,000 members across Central New York and beyond. For over 75 years, we have remained committed to our members, employees, and communities. We are proud to have been recognized as one of the Best Companies to Work for in New York State and named by American Banker as one of the Best Credit Unions to Work for in the United States. Come grow with us! Whether you are just starting out or have been working in your field already, we offer opportunities for growth and advancement. It is our goal to hire employees who will provide exceptional service to our members and who value giving back and supporting the communities we serve. In addition, we offer the following benefits: Competitive rates on our Medical, Dental and Vision plans Generous contribution to your Health Savings Account, if you choose to enroll in one of AmeriCU's High Deductible Health plans Paid Holidays Paid Time off - Vacation, Personal or Sick and Birthday Employee Appreciation Events 401(k) Matching after 1 year of employment Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement for Full-time employees after 1 year of employment Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, free to all Full-time employees Enhanced Short Term Disability - at no cost to you!
