Business Development Officer

Wvbankers; West Virginia; On-site; USD 44,840 - 67,268; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid vacation days

Job summary

A regional bank is seeking a Business Development Officer who will manage and solicit credit opportunities in the commercial banking sector. This position requires a Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include achieving production goals, serving clients as a trusted advisor, and actively participating in community involvement. The role offers competitive pay ranging from $32.55 to $48.83 per hour, complemented by comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in small business and commercial banking.
• Self-starter with minimal management oversight.
• Proficiency in software applications utilized by the FCB CBO.

Responsibilities

• Manage and solicit credit opportunities and relationships.
• Achieve production goals in new commercial loans.
• Represent the Company in the community.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication

Organizational and time management

Understanding of loan origination and underwriting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting

Job description

Position Information

Business Development Officer At First Community Bank, we are committed to making our community, the places where we live and work, a better place each day. With a true focus on “community banking,” employees find that they can make an impact through company-sponsored programs such as paid volunteer time, matching gifts for charitable contributions, and team participation in charitable events. We offer comprehensive benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, life insurance, and paid vacation days, holidays, and other time off options. With over 60 locations in four states, First Community Bank offers the personal service you would expect from a company that knows your community. We welcome all applicants and look forward to new colleagues joining our community!

The Business Development Officer sources and solicits commercial banking products within the First Community Bank (FCB) Commercial Banking Operation (CBO) while providing superior customer service. For purposes of this job description, commercial banking means non-consumer loans, non-consumer deposits, and Treasury Services.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and solicit credit opportunities and relationships typically $1M and less.
• Achieve production goals as determined annually by regional leadership in new commercial loans.
• Achieve non-interest income goals as determined by regional leadership by providing qualified referrals to Mortgage, Wealth, Treasury Services, Merchant Services, and Bankers Insurance.
• Achieve a minimum relationship and portfolio return on equity as determined by regional leadership.
• Execute a call program to acquire, retain, and expand customer relationships.
• Maintain pipeline of existing relationships and new prospects.
• Properly structure new loan requests ensuring adherence to credit policy and to effectively meet the customer needs and expectations.
• Properly exercise credit acumen, work in collaboration with credit staff, and demonstrate appropriate pricing and fee origination discipline.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, participate in joint calls with business partners, and identify and successfully capitalize on cross-sell opportunities.
• Represent the Company in the community through professional and civic involvement.
• Participate in organizations and projects to establish referral contacts and centers of influence.
• Complete training, as assigned, within the expected timeframes.
• All employees are expected to support First Community Bank’s mission, vision, and values by exhibiting commitment to the Company Standards of Conduct and executing to the fullest extent possible the duties detailed within this job description.

Position Details

Position: Business Development Officer
Organization: First Community Bank
Location: St. Marys, WV, United States
Salary: $32.55-$48.83/hour - Grade 11*
Posting Start Date: Date Posted: 3/11/2026

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting and/or the equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Two years of experience with progressive responsibilities in small business and commercial banking or equivalent business experience.
• Possess an understanding of loan origination, underwriting, documentation, and Treasury Services. Possess an understanding of relationship management.
• Be a self-starter with minimal management oversight.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to make oral and written presentations.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to effectively utilize computer technology with proficiency in all software applications utilized by the FCB CBO.
• Ability to travel as needed, including occasional overnight travel.

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Organization Information

Name: First Community Bank
Address: 401 2nd Street
St. Marys, WV 26170
United States
Email:
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Contact: Cassandra J. Boothe