Business Development Officer

ThinkingAhead Executive Search; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ThinkingAhead Executive Search is seeking a Senior Business Development Officer with a deep network in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast commercial finance community. The role focuses on originating and developing new client relationships in factoring, asset-based lending, commercial banking, or specialty finance.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of business development experience, strong credit evaluation skills, and proven ability to close opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years in business development within factoring, asset-based lending, commercial banking, or specialty finance.
• Established referral network across Mid-Atlantic and Southeast finance professionals.
• Strong financial statement analysis and credit evaluation skills.
• Proven ability to source, develop, and close new opportunities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Originate and develop new client relationships.
• Source and close new business opportunities.
• Travel throughout Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions and attend industry events.

Skills

Business development

Network building

Communication

Presentation

Relationship management

Self-motivation

Travel willingness

Job description

Business Development Officer -- Remote in Charlotte, NC, or Atlanta, GA

This role is ideal for a highly motivated business development professional with a strong network across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast commercial finance community and a demonstrated ability to originate and develop new client relationships. The successful candidate will bring experience within factoring, asset-based lending, commercial banking, or specialty finance and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of business development experience within factoring, asset-based lending, commercial banking, or specialty finance
• Established referral network including accountants, attorneys, bankers, consultants, and financial intermediaries throughout Mid-Atlantic and Southeast
• Strong financial statement analysis and credit evaluation skills
• Proven ability to source, develop, and close new business opportunities
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management abilities
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams
• Willingness to travel throughout the greater Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions and attend industry-related events and conferences