Commercial Banking & Business Development Officer

At Elkhorn Valley Bank & Trust, we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth. We thank you for your interest in employment with our organization where our mission is to make a difference in the lives of our customers, our co-workers, & our communities.

The Commercial Banking & Business Development Officer focuses on driving growth by identifying, prospecting, and acquiring new commercial clients, building strong relationships, and expanding the bank's market presence.

• Prospecting & Lead Generation: Identify potential commercial clients through market research, industry networks, referrals, and events.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships to secure new business and increase revenue. Maintains a robust referral network for the purpose of business development.
• Business Development: Develop and execute a strategic prospecting plan to build a robust pipeline of new business opportunities.
• Cross-Selling: Increase and optimize customer relationships by cross-selling other bank services.
• Deposit Management: Manage, maintain, and grow existing deposit portfolios.
• Client Needs Analysis: Analyze the needs of prospects and provide information about bank products and services.
• Industry Knowledge: Maintain an advanced knowledge of financial industry status and trends.
• Compliance: Ensure implementation and compliance to meet security precautions and protect customer deposits, bank assets, and staff.
• Communication: Maintain the highest level of customer service standards, assuring that customer complaints are responded to in a timely manner.
• Teamwork: Ability to work well independently and in teams.
• Community Involvement: Attend community events that promote EVB and/or promote community involvement to generate new business.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Strong community presence and connections are a must to be successful.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Proficient at all Business Banking services.
• Excellent communication and customers service skills with customers and employees.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions quickly.
  
  Exceptional knowledge of operational area of the bank.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Exceptional at prioritizing daily tasks to include assisting customers and employees along with own duties.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.