SBA Business Development Officer

ThinkingAhead Executive Search; Georgia; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ThinkingAhead Executive Search identifies an experienced SBA Business Development Officer for a well-capitalized, growth-oriented PLP bank in Georgia. The role targets a producer with an existing referral network who can contribute immediately, with a base salary of $100,000–$130,000 plus a monthly volume-based bonus and broker referral fees.

Pre-screening is handled by the credit approver before term sheets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of SBA lending experience with active origination at an SBA Preferred Lender.
• Proven ability to self-source and manage a production pipeline independently.
• Strong working knowledge of SBA SOP and loan programs.

Responsibilities

• Produce SBA loans using an existing referral network.
• Collaborate with credit approver before term sheet issuance.
• Partner with decision-makers in a boutique environment.

Skills

SBA lending

Self-sourcing

SBA SOP knowledge

Job description

We have been engaged to identify an experienced SBA Business Development Officer for a well-capitalized, growth-oriented PLP bank.

The bank has a tenured credit and closing team, a fast and consistent approval process, and leadership that is actively invested in the success of its BDOs. They are not looking for someone to develop — they want an experienced producer with an existing referral network who can contribute immediately.

What This Role Offers

• $100,000-130,000 base salary with a monthly volume-based bonus — broker referral fees supported
• Pre-screening handled directly by the credit approver before term sheet issuance
• Player-coach sales leader who goes on calls alongside you
• Boutique environment with direct access to decision-makers and a stable, tenured team

Target Deal Profile

This lender is focused on fully funded, closeable credits. Their core deal types include:

• Business acquisitions and partner buyouts
• Debt refinance and recapitalization
• Working capital and equipment financing
• USDA Business & Industry program

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 5+ years of SBA lending experience with active origination at an SBA Preferred Lender
• Demonstrated track record of self-sourcing and managing a production pipeline independently
• Strong working knowledge of SBA SOP and loan programs