SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER / ACCOUNT MANAGER - Drummondville / Victoriaville

BDC; Drummondville; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier financial institution in Canada seeks a Commercial Account Manager to drive business development, connect with entrepreneurs, and foster client relationships. The ideal candidate has a background in business administration, over 5 years of relevant experience, and a passion for supporting Canadian businesses. This role offers competitive benefits and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

$750 wellness and health care spending account

Paid vacation and personal days

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in business development and a good understanding of the business world.
• Ability to identify entrepreneurs' issues and needs.
• Strong results-oriented negotiator.

Responsibilities

• Meet with entrepreneurs to discuss business specifics.
• Execute a marketing plan to retain and acquire clients.
• Analyze and present quality loan proposals.
• Network within local business community for referrals.

Skills

Entrepreneurship interest

Business development

Negotiation

Customer service

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in 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

We are seeking the next person who will come and contribute to the success of our Drummondville or Victoriaville area businesses and thereby transmit her entrepreneurial passion to the network! The position of Commercial Account Manager is currently open to candidates who would like to develop and create a business network and foster the development of our Canadian entrepreneurs!

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

In a Typical Week, You Would

• Meet with entrepreneurs, clients and prospects, and discuss with them 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 marketing plan, which is aligned with the Business Centre's 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 high-quality loan proposals while exercising sound judgment on credit;
• Be active in the local business community by effectively 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

• Do you have a bachelor's degree in commerce or business administration?
• Do you have a keen interest in entrepreneurship, more than 5 years' experience and a good understanding of the business world?
• Do you have a demonstrated ability in business development and delivering on your objectives?
• Do you have a sixth sense that lets you identify entrepreneurs' business issues and needs?
• Do your clients and business contacts remember you because your advice works and you provide outstanding customer service?
• Are you a team player who creates effective and lasting relationships with your peers, business contacts and external partners?
• Are you a strong negotiator who is focused on results?

For certain geographical locations, a driver's license as well as access to a vehicle may be required.

Proudly one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s 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. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at [e-mail].

While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.