Banking Growth & Relationship Specialist

Gulf Coast Bank & Trust; Orange Beach (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Coast Bank & Trust in Alabama seeks a Business Development Specialist to grow deposits and loans by identifying opportunities, expanding client networks, and strengthening referrals through community involvement. You will travel to events, conduct outreach, manage relationships with prospects and existing clients, and coordinate targeted marketing initiatives while supporting bankers and managers.

This role emphasizes proactive outreach, excellent communication, and disciplined follow-up to

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of business/financial concepts, terminology, & practices necessary.
• Professional presentation, communication and negotiation skills appropriate to one to one and mass audiences.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Software products – Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Ability to sell financial services.
• Must be outgoing, professional, & exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Assist managers and bankers in growing market deposits and loans by identifying new customers and deepening relationships with existing ones.
• Represent Gulf Coast at civic and professional organization events and meetings.
• Develop and maintain client relationships through calls, follow-ups, cold calls, on-site visits, and networking.
• Handle special projects as assigned.
• Monitor and respond to routine client emails.
• Schedule meetings, follow-ups, and track deadlines; manage calendars.
• Assist with email outreach and follow-ups to referral sources.
• Attend networking events and help prepare for business meetings.
• Plan and coordinate small client events and marketing initiatives.
• Maintain a list of recent account openings and loan closings, client wins, and testimonials.
• Research local businesses, industries, and potential referral partners.
• Conduct cold calls to potential referral networks to increase deposit and loan production.
• May be assigned direct sales goals at discretion of management.

Skills

Business/financial concepts

Professional presentation/negotiation

Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Sales ability

Outgoing, professional demeanor

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Undergraduate degree preferred

Job description

Gulf Coast Bank & Trust in Alabama seeks a Business Development Specialist to grow deposits and loans by identifying opportunities, expanding client networks, and strengthening referrals through community involvement. You will travel to events, conduct outreach, manage relationships with prospects and existing clients, and coordinate targeted marketing initiatives while supporting bankers and managers.

This role emphasizes proactive outreach, excellent communication, and disciplined follow-up to