Commercial Account Manager

We are banking at another level.

Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.

Choosing BDC as your employer also means:
- Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few- In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1- A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life- Opportunities for learning, training and development, and much more...

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are looking for an Account Manager, Small Business Financing who will leverage their financial knowledge, interpersonal skills and networking strengths to support entrepreneurs in the Fraser Valley with customized Financing and Advisory solutions. Focusing on businesses with sales up to $3M, you will work closely with owners to understand their needs and work with internal partners to deliver solutions that allow the entrepreneurs to improve and grow their business.

At BDC we are also committed to your personal development. You will receive ongoing specialized training and education to build on your existing skill set, as well as opportunities to work with a diverse team of professionals to ensure you are ready not only for this opportunity, but whatever comes next in your career.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

In a typical week, you would:
- Network with existing clients in your portfolio as well as new prospects to discuss their business in order to identify their opportunities and challenges and provide them with advice and BDC solutions that may fit their needs.- Connect with local business professionals and the business community at large in order to develop business relationships and obtain referrals that lead to new opportunities.- Work with Fraser Valley teammates to meet and exceed overall objectives related to new client acquisition, transaction volume, advisory service deliveries, portfolio growth as well as other metrics. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

If you can answer YES to the following questions, you may be just the person we are looking for:
- Do you have a bachelor's degree in commerce or business administration?- Do you have a keen interest in entrepreneurship with solid understanding of a wide variety of business models?- Do you have a relevant client-facing experience in commercial banking?- Do you have a demonstrated ability in business development, showcasing a systematic and disciplined approach?- Are you a strategic listener, conscious conversationalist and do you have the ability to persuade and influence people form a wide range of roles and backgrounds?- Do your clients and business contacts remember you because of outstanding customer service and impactful support you provide them?- Are you a team player who creates lasting and trusting relationships with your peers, business contacts and external partners?- Are you able to drive negotiations and partnerships with businesses and decision makers at the highest levels?

You will also stand out in our selection process if:
- In addition to undergraduate degree, you possess professional credentials such as a MBA, CPA, CFA, PMP, or CMC.- You speak multiple languages.- You have a track record of inspiring, influencing and engaging both colleagues, clients and connections in your professional network.

A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle is required.

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