COMMERCIAL ACCOUNT MANAGER, SMALL BUSINESS Stratford

Business Development Bank of Canada; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Canada is seeking a Commercial Account Manager to drive new business opportunities and manage existing client relationships. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of business development experience. This role offers a hybrid work model, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Employee Savings and Investment Plan

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

$750 wellness and health care spending account

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in business development.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle may be required.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities while managing a portfolio of existing clients.
• Meet with entrepreneurs to identify issues and provide advice.
• Analyze and present financing proposals.
• Network within local business community.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication

Relationship Management

Time Management

Administrative Skill

Leadership skills

Accounting & Finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, commerce, or business administration

Job description

We are banking at another level.

Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy inclusive and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.

Choosing BDC as your employer also means :

Flexible and competitive benefits including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions a Defined Benefit Pension Plan a $750 wellness and health care spending account to name a few

In addition to paid vacation each year five personal days sick days as necessary and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1

A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life

Opportunities for learning training and development and much more...

Explore the BDC Way in our Culture Book

Do you have a passion for business development and a well-established network in Stratford Join the only bank dedicated exclusively to entrepreneurs and make an impact on the Canadian economy.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are looking for a Commercial Account Manager who will leverage his or her interpersonal strengths and network to generate new business opportunities while managing a portfolio of existing clients. Your main objective : to have an impact on the success of entrepreneurs with sales up to $3M through our financing solutions and advisory services adapted to their needs. If you are looking for an organization that invests in your talent this is your opportunity to join our committed and diverse team.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

Meet with entrepreneurs clients and prospects and discuss the specifics of their business in order to identify the issues provide them with advice and identify if applicable a BDC service offering appropriate to their needs;

Execute your action plan which is aligned with the Business Centres objectives. This will allow you to ensure the growth and retention of current clients in your portfolio while acquiring new clients and creating a business opportunity pipeline;

Analyze negotiate and present financing proposals while exercising credit judgement;

Be active in the local business community by networking within various associations and chambers of commerce in order to develop business relationships and obtain references that will facilitate new client acquisition.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

If you can answer YES to the following questions you may be just the person we are looking for :

Do you have a bachelors degree in finance commerce or business administration

You are passionate about entrepreneurship and have 1 to 3 years of experience in business development and have developed a network in the business community

Do you have a sixth sense that allows you to identify business issues and needs for entrepreneurs

Do your clients and business relations remember you because of the accuracy of your advice and your outstanding customer service

Do you demonstrate team spirit structure and organization and establish effective and lasting relationships with your peers as well as with business contacts and external partners

Do you have excellent negotiation skills are results-oriented and have concrete goal achievements to your credit

A valid drivers licence and access to a vehicle may be required.

Proudly one of Canadas Top 100 Employers and one of Canadas Best Diversity Employers we are committed to fostering a diverse equitable inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Accounting Software,Time Management,Accounts Administration,Accounts Receivable,Accounts Reconciliation,Administrative Skill,Leadership skills,Accounting & Finance,Accounts Management,Communication,Analysis Skills,Relationship Management,Team Player Spirit,Budgeting Skills,Accounts Payable

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1