This role is centered on prospecting, acquiring, and onboarding new business clients for commercial loans (SMEs & mid-market). Success is measured by new loan volume, client acquisition, and revenue generation.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
- Experience: 3-5+ years of proven, successful experience in B2B sales, specifically selling financial products/services OR commercial lending with a strong sales background.
- Demonstrable track record of meeting/exceeding sales targets for loan volume or new client acquisition.
- Experience with client calling and prospecting in the commercial space is essential.
Main Responsibilities:
1.New Client Acquisition (Core Focus):
- Proactively identify, target, and solicit new commercial banking relationships through client calling, networking, referrals, and industry events
- Develop and execute strategic sales plans to penetrate target markets
- Generate a well-established pipeline of qualified commercial loan prospects.
2.Needs Assessment & Solution Selling:
- Conduct in-depth discovery meetings with business owners/executives to understand their financial needs, growth plans, and challenges.
- Structure and pitch tailored commercial loan solutions
3.Sales Process Management:
- Manage the entire sales cycle from initial contact through closing and funding.
- Collaborate with Credit team to gather preliminary financial data and ensure timely credit application submission.
- Present loan proposals to prospects and negotiate terms effectively.
- Build and leverage a strong external network
- Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor offerings, and local economic developments.
Skills:
- Exceptional sales, negotiation, and closing skills.
- Strong ability to quickly understand complex business financials and lending needs.
- Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Basic understanding of credit principles and commercial loan structuring.