Business Development Manager, Equipment Finance

National Bank of Canada; Lethbridge; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness

Flexible insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee share ownership plan

Assistance program

Preferential banking services

Community involvement

Telemedicine service

Sleep clinic

Job summary

National Bank of Canada seeks a seasoned Equipment Financing sales professional to grow equipment loans and leases in your territory. You will build client and referral partner relationships, analyze financial statements for credit decisions, and manage credit applications with internal teams to meet risk standards.

You will spot market opportunities and drive improvements in sales and financing processes, contributing to a high-performing, collaborative team in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• University certificate with 5+ years of financial services sales experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with financing or business development experience.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement strategies to grow equipment loans and leases in your territory.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and referral partners in equipment-driven industries.
• Review financial statements and make credit recommendations for complex transactions.
• Manage credit and leasing applications, including documentation and approvals.
• Work with internal teams to ensure solutions meet client needs and align with risk standards.
• Spot market opportunities and suggest improvements for sales and financing processes.

Skills

Accountability

Client-focused

Communication

Emotional Intelligence

Listening

Teamwork

Education

University certificate with 5+ years in financial services sales

Bachelor’s degree with financing or business development experience

Job description

Your role

• Create and implement strategies to grow equipment loans and leases in your territory
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and referral partners in equipment-driven industries
• Review financial statements and make credit recommendations for complex transactions
• Manage credit and leasing applications, including documentation and approvals
• Work with internal teams to ensure solutions meet client needs and align with risk standards
• Spot market opportunities and suggest improvements for sales and financing processes

Your team

The Equipment Financing team supports Canadian businesses by providing tailored leasing and financing solutions that enable growth and operational efficiency across multiple industries.

Within the Equipment Financing department, you are part of a collaborative team of business development professionals and report to a people leader within the sales organization. Your team stands out for its entrepreneurial mindset, strong market knowledge, and commitment to delivering practical financing solutions. A hybrid work environment and flexible schedule support a healthy balance between professional and personal priorities.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on learning through action, allow you to master your role and develop new areas of expertise. You always have access to resources like the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Center, and coaching or mentoring.

Requirements

• Hold a university certificate with a minimum of five years of experience in financial services sales, or a bachelor’s degree with experience in financing or business development
• Demonstrated experience in equipment financing, leasing, or credit based sales within equipment intensive industries
• Strong ability to analyze financial statements and structure credit recommendations
• Experience managing complex sales cycles and higher value transactions
• Proficiency in using business systems and financial tools to manage client portfolios and credit processes

Soft skills to add in competencies

• Ability to build and maintain trusted client and partner relationships
• Strong collaboration skills when working with internal partners and stakeholders
• Capacity to prioritize effectively in a fast paced, results driven environment
• High level of integrity and respect for confidentiality
• Analytical mindset with a solution oriented approach

Languages: English

Required skills: Accountability, Client-focused, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Listening, Teamwork

Your benefits

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Flexible group insurance
• Generous pension plan
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and family assistance program
• Preferential banking services
• Involvement in community initiatives
• Telemedicine service
• Virtual sleep clinic

We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment

We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?