Business Development Officer – Tigard, OR

NW Preferred Federal Credit Union; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-from-home 50%

Flexible schedule

Holidays + personal day

PTO 3 weeks

Job summary

NW Preferred Federal Credit Union in Portland, OR is seeking a dynamic Member Outreach role to grow relationships with prospective members and organizations. You will travel to national events, collaborate with marketing on campaigns, meet with prospective members, and partner with our commercial lending team to build new relationships.

If you’re self-motivated and enjoy meeting people, this role offers significant independence with initiative-driven rewards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent work experience in consumer/commercial lending (2–4 years).
• Confidence in public speaking and presenting.
• Professional demeanor with an outgoing, friendly personality.
• Strong organizational skills and self-starting attitude.
• Ability to travel regularly, maintain a valid driver’s license, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfort using MS Office and modern communication tools.

Responsibilities

• Contact and visit prospective members and organizations within our field of membership. Communications include: telephone, site visits, letters, emails, presentations, tradeshows and direct mail follow-up.
• Act as the primary credit union participant at tradeshows and other industry events throughout the year. Ensures the Credit Union presents a consistent image to members and the general public.
• Open new credit union memberships and cross sell additional products and services.
• Promote and cross-sell products and services as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, lending regulations, and industry best practices in all lending activities.
• Meet production/sales goals as may be required from time to time
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Credit Union products and services, special programs and applicable policies and procedures.
• Coordinates with marketing department to develop new products and service proposals that meet the needs of our target audience.
• Maintain a work schedule that is flexible in meeting the needs of those visited (i.e., early morning, lunch hour or evening meetings).
• Makes effective use of funds budgeted for traveling and entertainment.
• Manage inventory of SWAG, other advertising specialties and supplies.
• Develop and give presentations to current and prospective members and management.

Skills

Public speaking

Professional demeanor

Organizational skills

Travel willingness

MS Office

Modern communication tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Are you looking for a career that’s about more than just hitting your next sales quota? At NW Preferred Federal Credit Union, you’ll find meaningful work, genuine work-life balance, and the opportunity to make a real difference in our members’ lives. We’re a small, close-knit team where your ideas matter and your contributions are visible.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys variety. One day you may be representing the credit union at a national tradeshow, the next collaborating with marketing on a campaign, meeting with prospective members, or working alongside our commercial lending team to grow new relationships. If you’re self-motivated, enjoy meeting people, and appreciate the freedom to manage your own schedule, we’d love to meet you. This role offers significant independence, but success comes from taking initiative, building relationships, and consistently following through on commitments.

Employment Type

Full-time

Classification

Exempt

Based on experience

What You’ll Do:

• Contact and visit prospective members and organizations within our field of membership. Communications include: telephone, site visits, letters, emails, presentations, tradeshows and direct mail follow-up.
• Act as the primary credit union participant at tradeshows and other industry events throughout the year. Ensures the Credit Union presents a consistent image to members and the general public.
• Open new credit union memberships and cross sell additional products and services.
• Promote and cross-sell products and services as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, lending regulations, and industry best practices in all lending activities.
• Meet production/sales goals as may be required from time to time
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Credit Union products and services, special programs and applicable policies and procedures.
• Coordinates with marketing department to develop new products and service proposals that meet the needs of our target audience.
• Maintain a work schedule that is flexible in meeting the needs of those visited (i.e., early morning, lunch hour or evening meetings).
• Makes effective use of funds budgeted for traveling and entertainment.
• Manage inventory of SWAG, other advertising specialties and supplies.
• Develop and give presentations to current and prospective members and management.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent work experience in consumer/commercial lending (2–4 years).
• Confidence in public speaking and presenting.
• Professional demeanor with an outgoing, friendly personality.
• Strong organizational skills and self-starting attitude.
• Ability to travel regularly, maintain a valid driver’s license, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfort using MS Office and modern communication tools.

What We Offer:

• 50% work from home
• Flexible salaried schedule (no punching a clock)
• 12 paid holidays + 1 paid personal day
• 3 weeks paid time off (PTO)
• $3,000 per year towards continuing education.
• Guaranteed 4% wage contributions to 401k
• Health benefits include: medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, massage and alternative .
• Professional-casual dress attire.
• Corporate issued smart phone (Android or iPhone), can be used for personal use.
• Corporate issued visa credit card for business development purposes.
• Nationwide travel opportunities to industry conferences and events
• TSA Pre-Check

Many of our employees have built long careers here because we’ve created a culture that values trust, teamwork, accountability and work-life balance. We work hard, support one another, and genuinely enjoy what we do. If that sounds like the kind of team you’d like to be part of, we’d love to hear from you

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We are unable to provide individual status updates. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No unsolicited agency or third-party inquiries. NW Preferred Federal Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. No phone calls please.