SBA Franchise Business Development Officer Senior

Huntington Bank; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Health insurance

Wellness program

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Huntington National Bank seeks a Senior SBA Franchise Development Officer to manage franchise relationships nationwide (excluding HI/AK) and drive SBA loan volume with top brands. The role blends relationship management with strategic growth and market development.

Responsibilities include supporting Business Banking volume by brand, refining brand-specific loan processes, risk assessment, and vendor coordination. Travel to conferences and venues is possible. Flexible remote options available.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Franchise Business Development or experience building franchise relationships.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; high school diploma accepted with experience.

Responsibilities

• Support Business Banking production by maintaining franchise volume by brand.
• Research and streamline loan processes by brand for SBA loan activity.
• Assess borrower risk profiles.
• Coordinate training and administrative tasks to support franchise loan processes.
• Travel to vendor sites and present SBA loan options at conferences and events.

Skills

Franchise development

Relationship management

SBA loan knowledge

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Open to anywhere in the United States except Hawaii and Alaska.

The SBA Franchise Development Officer Senior is responsible for managing the existing Franchise Relationships, as the franchise relationships are approximately $25-$50MM in size and the position will be tasked on the growth of the relationship as tracked by velocity codes. This position is also a development role, and the individuals will need to determine the top 100 franchise brands in the country and call on the appropriate people for SBA loan volume.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports Business Banking production by maintaining a franchise volume by brand.
• Researching and developing streamline loan processes by brand so the SBA Franchise Specialists can work directly with the customers in a fast environment.
• Appropriately assess risk profile of borrower.
• Tasks as needed to support the line of business and job family. Tasks included are training, administrative tasks and supporting the brand/franchise loan process, as well as maintain tracking by brand of productivity.
• Manage weekly or biweekly meetings with the vendor.
• Follow up on volume in and out of the credit loan center, handling customer issues and vendor issues as it relates to the SBA loans and creating reporting by brand for the tracking of volume and referral fees.
• Development role and the individuals will need to determine the top 100 franchise brands in the country and call on the appropriate people for SBA loan volume. This could include travel to the vendor, presenting SBA loan options, educating franchisees at conferences and discover days.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 + years of Franchise Business Development or experience building franchise relationships

Other

• Ability to travel as it is required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior SBA business development experience
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office and other internet resources
• Excellence in customer service, highly motivated, focused and goal oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including grammar and demeanor
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, planning and follow-up
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks without compromising quality

Exempt Status

Exempt Status: (Yes= not eligible for overtime pay) ( No = eligible for overtime pay)

Yes

Workplace Type

Remote

Our Approach to Office Workplace Type

Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

Compensation Range

$70,000.00 -$140,000.00 Annual Salary

The compensation range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and education. Colleagues in this position are also eligible to participate in an applicable incentive compensation plan. In addition, Huntington provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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