Posted date [2012-Feb-06] (ID: 3860)

Foothill Federal Credit Union is currently searching for a part-time Business Development Consultant to add to our dynamic Marketing team.  Reporting to the Marketing Director, the primary focus of this position will be to develop new business contacts and strengthen and maintain existing relationships with our core employee groups. This individual is responsible for meeting department monthly goals, providing excellent member service and supporting organizational goals and promotions. The Business Development Consultant is required to actively participate in business associations, local networking groups and community events/activities, which may take place before and after regular business hours and on weekends.

 

Key Responsibilities Include

 

Regularly generates leads for possible sales

Follow-up sales calls with strong product and service recommendations

Conduct formal presentations

Coordinates and maintains regular contact with core membership to solicit and develop new business, and to maintain and strengthen existing relationships primarily by phone, onsite meetings, employee orientation and through written correspondence

Prepares and coordinates materials for on-site visits, including new member information and promotional items

Responds to questions and/or provides information to our membership

Maintains all credit union’s printed materials, supplies and information at all branches, and membership locations

Responsible for ensuring promotional and information materials are updated on bulletin boards and display racks at all membership locations

Actively participate in business community activities for referral networking

Analyze member needs and develop/coordinate appropriate financial solutions

Execute programs for new business development and track results

Identify and suggest changes to Business Development practices and procedures in an effort to provide a professional image to all credit union membership

Act as a liaison between the credit union and membership contacts, in order to build visibility, serve membership and reach our strategic goals

Analyze demographic information for select groups and identify appropriate business opportunities

Effectively support a consistent and positive “brand image” within the community

 

Education/Experience:

 

Minimum two years of credit union/financial services business development experience preferred

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Excellent public relation skills and ability to understand the perspective and priorities of others

Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills

The ability to work with minimal supervision

Must possess effective presentation skills

Flexible working schedule required

Proven track record of working with all levels of management

Bi-lingual Spanish helpful