Strategic Partnerships & Growth Executive

SCE Federal Credit Union; Irwindale (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Rize Federal Credit Union in Irwindale, CA is hiring a Business Development Executive to build strategic relationships with employers and community partners, develop new business, and represent the credit union at events. You will drive memberships, accounts, and loans by expanding access to financial solutions.

The role requires 2+ years in business development or related fields, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and strong networking and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in business development, community outreach, relationship management, sales, or a related field; financial services experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong external business relationships.
• Experience presenting to groups and the confidence to represent Rize in front of partners and community audiences.
• Strong sales, prospecting, networking, and lead-generation skills.
• Comfort with cold calling and developing new relationships from the ground up.
• Ability to manage a pipeline, stay organized, follow through, and work toward measurable goals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and a professional, approachable presence.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Comfort using CRM systems and Microsoft 365.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow strategic relationships with employers and community partners.
• Identify new business opportunities and manage a pipeline of leads.
• Represent Rize at events, meetings, and presentations in the community.
• Deliver financial education workshops and explain membership benefits.
• Collaborate with internal teams to convert opportunities into results, and track progress toward goals.

Skills

Business development

Relationship management

Sales

Networking

Lead generation

Prospecting

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft 365

Job description

Rize Federal Credit Union in Irwindale, CA is hiring a Business Development Executive to build strategic relationships with employers and community partners, develop new business, and represent the credit union at events. You will drive memberships, accounts, and loans by expanding access to financial solutions.

The role requires 2+ years in business development or related fields, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and strong networking and presentation skills.