Business Development Manager, Merchant Relationships

National Bank of Canada; Edmonton; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

Flexible group insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Preferential banking services

Telemedicine service

Virtual sleep clinic

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Business Development Manager to enhance brand visibility and foster relationships in the Automotive industry. This role involves traveling 80% of the time and requires a bachelor's degree along with five years of experience. Competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package are offered, promoting wellbeing and family health.

Qualifications

• Five years' relevant experience preferred.
• Experience in the Indirect Consumer Financing industry or leasing is an asset.
• Ability to travel 80% and maintain a home office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement action plans and business strategies.
• Identify emerging business opportunities.
• Establish effective communication with dealers.

Skills

B2B business development

Account management

Sales and customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Business Development Manager, Merchant Relationships

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Being a Business Development Manager means creating strong business relationships with dealers in the Automotive, Leisure, Marine and RV industries.

We are currently seeking a Business Development Manager to join our Consumer Financing Services Western Sales Team, based in either Calgary or Edmonton. You will develop and implement action plans and business development strategies based on established business strategies. You will work with Automotive, Leisure, Marine and RV dealerships in Central Alberta to enhance our National Bank brand in market, help grow our loan portfolio and increase our market share.

• Identify emerging business opportunities in the market and make recommendations regarding those opportunities.
• Ability to execute a business plan and be nimble in adapting your plan to changing market conditions and realities in your territory.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with dealers and various other internal parties across all related business lines.
• Establish a preferred relationship with clients and ensure client satisfaction by providing personalized service.
• Increase the visibility of the Bank's products and services by taking part in various external activities, industry shows and related events where required.

This position requires traveling 80% of their time within their assigned region. A car and valid driver's license are required for this position along with the ability to maintain a home office. The role allows reimbursement of business travel expenses in accordance with bank policy.

Basic requirements

• Completed Bachelor's degree in a related field and five years' relevant experience, preferred
• Experience and demonstrated success in B2B business development.
• Experience in account management, sales and customer service is an asset.
• Experience in the Indirect Consumer Financing industry or leasing is an asset.

Your benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.

• 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
• Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
• Telemedicine service
• Virtual sleep clinic

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 peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees.

We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates!