Business Development Officer

Granite Bank; Champlin (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Bank in Champlin, MN is seeking a results-driven Business Development Officer to drive growth at the branch through relationship development, networking, and community engagement. You will cultivate ties with local business owners, Realtors, builders, and mortgage partners to expand loans and deposits.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in business development or related fields, proven referral generation, and a track record of building strong professional networks in Minnesota.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in business development, sales, relationship management, mortgage lending, real estate, financial services, or related fields.
• Proven success building professional relationships, generating referrals, and developing new business opportunities.
• Experience working with business owners, referral partners, community organizations, or professional networks.
• Minnesota business and community connections are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business relationships, loans, deposits, and referral opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with business owners, Realtors, builders, developers, and other referral partners.
• Prospect, network, and participate in community events to increase Granite Bank's visibility and market presence.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective customers and business opportunities.
• Meet clients to identify financial needs and recommend appropriate banking solutions.
• Maintain strong customer relationships to promote retention and growth.
• Track business development activities and achieve established growth goals.
• Ensure compliance with bank policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Relationship-building

Sales & networking

Financial services knowledge

Communication skills

CRM proficiency

Time management

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work Authorization:

Candidates must reside within the United States and be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.

Reports To:

Branch Manager

Employment Type:

Full-time - Exempt

About Granite Bank:

Granite Bank is one of the fastest-growing banks in Minnesota! We’re a locally owned community bank, and we’re growing our team of people on a mission to help as many people as possible achieve their financial and homeownership goals. We live by our core values: accessibility, agility, transparency, family feel, and empowerment. Whether it’s expanding our product line or having fun company events, we’re prepared to adapt to an ever-changing industry while keeping our people first. Come join us!

Position Summary:

The Business Development Officer is assigned to support a specific Granite Bank branch and is responsible for driving growth within that branch's market area through relationship development, networking, and community engagement. This role focuses on creating new business opportunities, expanding customer relationships, generating referrals, and increasing loan and deposit growth. Serving as a key ambassador for Granite Bank, the Business Development Officer builds and maintains strong relationships with local businesses, Realtors, builders, developers, mortgage partners, and community organizations to enhance the branch's visibility and market presence. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated relationship builder with a proven track record in business development, sales, or community engagement and a passion for helping individuals and businesses achieve their financial goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate new business relationships, loans, deposits, and referral opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with business owners, Realtors, builders, developers, and other referral partners.
• Prospect, network, and participate in community events to increase Granite Bank's visibility and market presence.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective customers and business opportunities.
• Meet clients to identify financial needs and recommend appropriate banking solutions.
• Maintain strong customer relationships to promote retention and growth.
• Track business development activities and achieve established growth goals.
• Ensure compliance with bank policies and regulatory requirements.

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in business development, sales, relationship management, mortgage lending, real estate, financial services, or related fields.
• Demonstrated success building strong professional relationships, generating referrals, and developing new business opportunities.
• Experience working with business owners, referral partners, community organizations, or professional networks.
• Mortgage, real estate, community banking, or financial services experience preferred but not required.
• Established Minnesota business and community connections are a plus.

Skills:

• Strong sales, networking, and relationship-building abilities.
• Knowledge of banking products, lending, and financial services.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to identify customer needs and recommend solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Strong customer service, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

Granite Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.