SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER - Grand Prairie

Business Development Bank of Canada; Grande Prairie; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BDC, a top employer in Canada, seeks a Senior Commercial Account Manager in Grande Prairie. This role focuses on developing business opportunities and managing client portfolios to drive the success of Canadian entrepreneurs. Ideal candidates possess a strong financial acumen and experience in commercial banking.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits

Employee Savings and Investment Plan

$750 wellness spending account

Paid vacation plus personal and sick days

Opportunities for learning and development

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant experience in commercial banking/finance.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze financial statements.
• Ability to travel to rural and remote communities.

Responsibilities

• Understand entrepreneurs' business needs and provide advisory services.
• Manage a portfolio of clients while acquiring new business.
• Review and negotiate financing proposals.

Skills

Business development

Financial analysis

Networking

Negotiation

Customer service

Bilingualism in French

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...

Do you have a passion for business development and a well-established network in the Grande Prairie region? Join theonlybank dedicated exclusively to entrepreneurs and make an impact on the Canadian economy.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are looking for a Senior Commercial Account Manager who will leverage their 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 between $3M and $50M through our financing solutions and advisory services. If you are looking for an organization that invests in your professional development, this is your opportunity to join our committed and diverse team.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET
In a typical week, you would:

• Meet with entrepreneurs to understand their business needs and challenges to provide them with advice and, if applicable, a BDC service offering to support their growth.

• Execute your action 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.

• Review, negotiate and present financing proposals while exercising credit judgement.

• Be present in the local business community by networking within your existing network of center of influences (COI) to develop business relationships and obtain references that will facilitate new client acquisition.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

If you can answerYESto the following questions, you may be just the person we are looking for:

• Do you have the ability to travel to rural and remote communities to engage with clients and support local business development initiatives?

• Do you have a bachelor's degree in commerce or business administration?

• Do you have a keen interest in entrepreneurship, between 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in commercial banking/finance and a good understanding of the business world?

• Do you have strong financial acumen and experience with analyzing financial statements?

• Do you have a demonstrated ability in business development and delivering on your set targets?

• 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 lasting and trusting relationships with your peers, business contacts and external partners?

• Are you a strong negotiator who is focused on results?

• Bilingualism in French is an asset.

We're a different kind of bank. We're go getters. Innovators. Growth engineers. If you want to join an organization that is one of the top 100 employers in Canada, apply today!

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