MISSION OF THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

To build a new market presence by generating 60 loans a year over $700,000 a year. The Business Development Officer will report to the Lending Manager and will work closely with lending teams to stay abreast of product guidelines and processes.

OUTCOMES

• First 30 days have developed a stakeholder and referral partner outreach plan that compliments the industries served and products offered by Ascendus
• First 60 days create collateral and map out leafleting campaign to target areas
• First 90 days have met with key stakeholders and referral partners and begin implementing the leafleting campaign.
• Generate 15 applications a month with a 30% conversation rate (from application to close).
• Close 2 loans a month

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strategic thinking/visioning. Able to see and communicate the big picture in an inspiring way. Determines opportunities and threats through comprehensive analysis of current and future trends.
• Communication. Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills as well as the proven ability to work at all levels both inside and outside the organization.
• Teamwork. Reaches out to peers and cooperates with supervisor to establish an overall collaborative working relationship.
• Efficiency. Able to produce significant output with minimal wasted effort. Delegates effectively while remaining accountable to rigorous performance objectives
• Flexibility/Adaptability. Adjusts quickly to changing priorities and conditions. Copes effectively with complexity and change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree
• Highly proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word.
• Believes in our organizational values: https://www.ascendus.org/about/

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Salary depending on experience

• Competitive salary • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premium plan offerings (savings of $6K – $12K per annum)

• Robust medical plans with $0 deductible and 0% co-insurance options available

• Each employee receives a $1,500 employer-paid HRA card for a wide range of medical-related expenses such as co-pays, prescriptions, etc.

• Eligible for 401(k) participation after thirty (30) days of employment

• Participation in Success Share Plan (a profit-sharing program)

• Summer Fridays

• Parental Leave Plan

• 13 paid holidays and generous paid time off policy

• Annual company-funded offsite retreat