Business Development Officer - Grand Junction, CO

About the role

Vectra Bank is seeking a driven, relationship-focused Business Development Officer to join our Grand Junction, CO team. This role thrives on building relationships and delivering exceptional, personalized service to clients and the community while growing a portfolio for the future.

Responsibilities

• Source and develop prospects, acquire business, loans, and/or bank services in alignment with business development goals.
• Develop and implement marketing plans, strategies, and expand referral sources.
• Generate external leads and follow up on internal referral sources.
• Collaborate with loan officers and relationship managers as required.
• Determine appropriate products and services to meet client needs.
• Make presentations or work with relationship managers on presentations for bank products and services to existing and prospective clients.
• Set up new accounts according to bank procedures and practices.
• Stay informed about industrial, economic, and financial situations relating to assigned clients.
• Gather data for the selling process, participate in community organizations, and assist prospective clients with loan and service applications.
• May supervise or lead lower-level Business Development Officers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field, plus 6+ years of experience in business development, sales, loans, banking/finance products and services, or directly related experience. A combination of education and experience may meet requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of sales techniques, business development, and banking/finance products and services.
• Excellent customer service, negotiation, communication (verbal and written), and problem-resolution skills.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to collaborate with internal staff on relationships.
• Advanced proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and general PC skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one.
• Life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and dependent care accounts.
• Paid training, Paid Time Off (PTO), and 11 paid federal holidays (plus applicable state holidays).
• 401(k) plan with company match and profit sharing.
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience.
• Mental health benefits, including coaching and therapy sessions.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for qualifying employees enrolled in an accredited degree program related to business needs (eligible upon hire).
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products.

Pay

This position offers a base salary range of $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 annually, depending on job-related factors such as experience, skills, expertise, location, education, and certifications.