Business Development Officer - Grand Junction, CO

Zions Bancorporation; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Vectra Bank, a division of Zions Bancorporation, is seeking a Business Development Officer for Grand Junction, CO. The role focuses on sourcing prospects, developing loans and banking services, and expanding referral networks to grow a local portfolio.

You will partner with loan officers, implement marketing plans, and present bank products. Base salary ranges from $80,000 to $110,000 per year, with day-one benefits and a strong commitment to career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Business, Finance or related field (6+ yrs in BD, sales, banking/finance)
• Excellent customer service and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and developing prospects; acquiring loans and bank services per goals
• Developing and implementing marketing plans and expanding referral sources
• Collaborating with loan officers/relationship managers as required
• Determining appropriate banking products to meet client needs
• Giving presentations on bank products to current and prospective clients
• Setting up new accounts according to procedures

Skills

Customer service

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Word processing / spreadsheets

Relationship management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Business/Finance or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Business Development Officer - Grand Junction, CO

At Vectra Bank, we’re proud to serve the Rocky Mountain region with the strength of a large financial institution and the personal touch of a community bank. Recognized as a Top Workplace, we combine deep resources with attentive, relationship‑driven service to support families, businesses, and the communities we call home.

We’re committed to creating a great place to build a career, welcoming employees whose talent, drive, and diverse perspectives help us deliver custom financial solutions. With day‑one benefits, ample growth opportunities, and a culture centered on listening, collaboration, and care, Vectra Bank is a place to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful impact. We believe we are Big enough to count and small enough to care.

With benefits starting on day one, over 11 bank holidays, and a company committed to career growth and advancement, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice in our industry and community. At Vectra Bank, the possibilities are endless – come for a job, stay for a career.

At Vectra Bank Colorado, we’re looking for a driven, relationship-focused professional who is energized by connecting with people, collaborating with a team, and growing a portfolio for the future. If you’re motivated, community-minded, and ready to take ownership of your success, we’d love to connect with you and explore how you can be part of our Grand Junction team.

We’re excited to welcome a passionateBusinessDevelopment Officer to our Grand Junction, CO team, someone who thrives on building relationships and delivering exceptional, personalized service to our clients and community.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for sourcing and developing prospects, acquiring business, loans and/or bank services in accordance with established business development goals.
• Develops and implements marketing plans, strategies and expanding referral sources.
• Develops external leads and follows up on internal referral sources.
• Collaborates with loan officers/relationship managers as required.
• Determines appropriate products and services to best meet each clients needs.
• Makes presentations or works with relationship manager on presentations regarding bank products and services to existing and prospective clients.
• Sets up new accounts according to bank procedures and practices.
• Remains well versed in industrial, economic and financial situations relating to assigned clients.
• Responsible for gathering data to be used in selling process, participating in community organizations and activities, and assisting prospective clients in completing loan and services applications.

Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelors in Business, Finance or a related field and 6+ yrs experience in business development, sales, loans, banking/finance products and services or other directly related experience. A combination of education and experience may meet job requirements.
• Employs advanced knowledge as a generalist or specialist of sales techniques, business development, banking/finance products and services.
• Must have excellent customer service and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Excellent problem resolution and presentation skills.
• Ability to work with internal staff on relationships.
• Advanced working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and general PC's skills.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and any applicable state holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees enrolled in an accredited degree program related to the needs of the business, maximum of $5,250 per calendar year, employees are eligible for the program upon hire
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 annually depending on job-related factors. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors such as but not limited to, level of experience, skills, expertise, location, education, and certifications.

This position will be open until filled.

All candidates, including those with criminal histories will be considered for employment. However, a background check adjudicated consistently with the FDIC Section 19 regulation will be completed on any candidate who accepts a conditional job offer from the Company. Because the Company is a financial institution, the FDIC guidelines apply to all positions within the company and as such any and all job duties have a direct relationship to a candidate’s criminal history and that criminal history would need to align with the FDIC Section 19 regulations.

Zions Bancorporation, National Association prohibits illegal discrimination and reaffirms its policy of providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), by extending equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, gender, disability, national origin, ethnic background, citizenship, protected veteran status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate because of a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran. This includes spouses and other family members. Also, Zions will safeguard the fair and equitable treatment of protected veteran spouses and family members with regard to all employment actions and prohibit harassment of applicants and employees because of their relationship or association with a protected veteran.

Applicants Requesting Accommodations: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting us at [e-mail] or 801/844-7618. Please email your resume/cover letter, indicate what position you are interested in and include "Accommodation needed" in the subject line to ensure your information is routed to the appropriate contact.

Vectra Bank a division of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. Member FDIC