Business Development Officer

About the role

At First Financial Bank, our Business Development Officers serve as key connectors—building trusted relationships that help our clients and communities grow. This role is ideal for a motivated, experienced banker who thrives on uncovering client needs, creating opportunities, and helping customers achieve personal and professional financial goals. You’ll use your knowledge of retail, commercial, and investment solutions to deepen relationships and drive long-term value—for both the client and the bank.

Responsibilities

• Grow relationships: Maintain and expand relationships with assigned clients through proactive outreach and strategic planning.
• Drive new business: Identify prospects and conduct outreach to attract new retail, commercial, trust, and investment clients.
• Deliver tailored solutions: Recommend financial products and services based on client goals and changing needs.
• Maintain growth targets: Set and achieve personal sales goals in deposits, loans, and trust services.
• Develop call plans: Build and maintain structured client engagement strategies that include regular contact and follow-ups.
• Track trends: Advise clients on business and economic developments to help guide financial decisions.
• Coach sales skills: Support the development of retail sales teams through training, mentoring, and real-time coaching.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration: Refer clients to internal experts and work across departments to ensure service excellence.
• Engage your community: Represent First Financial Bank through active involvement in community groups, events, and volunteer efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in banking, with a strong background in retail and commercial client relationships.
• Experience analyzing commercial credit and recommending credit solutions strongly preferred.
• Proven track record in business development and sales coaching.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet goals, and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to travel regularly to banking centers within the Bank's footprint.
• Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Alignment with First Financial Bank's values of soundness, growth, value, accountability, and community.

Qualifications

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 75% of an eight (8) hour workday.

Skills

• Knowledge of retail, commercial, and investment solutions.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently and collaboratively.
• Travel to banking centers within the Bank's footprint.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Financial Perks: 401(k) match, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), and banking benefits.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, including 11 Federal Reserve bank holidays.
• Growth Opportunities: Tuition assistance and professional development programs.
• A Supportive Culture: Integrity, collaboration, innovation, and respect are at the heart of what we do.

Pay

Salary Exempt

Schedule

Full-Time

Who We Are

First Financial Bank is a dynamic financial institution with over $6+ billion in assets and a proud history dating back to 1834. With more than 75 banking centers across five states, we are committed to empowering our clients, fostering personal growth, and building community. Joining First Financial Bank means becoming part of a legacy where your work directly contributes to the stability and growth of the communities we serve. Here, you are more than an employee; you are an essential member of a team dedicated to living out the values of "One First" every day.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Financial Perks: 401(k) match, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), and banking benefits.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, including 11 Federal Reserve bank holidays.
• Growth Opportunities: Tuition assistance and professional development programs.
• A Supportive Culture: Integrity, collaboration, innovation, and respect are at the heart of what we do.