Business Development Consultant

People's Bank of Commerce • Medford, OR

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About The Position

Steelhead Finance, a subsidiary of People’s Bank of Commerce, is a leader in factoring and financial solutions for businesses seeking to manage and grow their cash flow. Established in 1981, we are located in Medford, OR. Our mission is to provide the best customer service possible to the many clients, customers, and partners we work with on a regular basis. We continue to build an ever-growing team that:
Delivers top-notch service
Embraces change
Pursues personal growth
Helps build a positive team spirit
Is passionate and creative
The Business Development Consultant develops and executes strategies to increase company sales and profits. They identify business opportunities and secure sound business deals in the transportation industry.

Requirements

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organization and record keeping skills required.
• Email, MS Office (Word & Excel) skills required.
• Successful completion of a high school diploma or GED.
• Excellent knowledge of office equipment essential to job performance: ten-key calculator and personal computer.
• Strong knowledge of computer programs: Word, Outlook, and Internet usage.
• Those selected must be able to provide proof of legal right to work in this country.
• Hiring will be subject to criminal history background check, credit check, drug screen and references.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Sales experience preferred- including persuasiveness, communication, energy, undeterred by rejection.
• A commitment to life-long learning in either an academic or industry specific learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Contact assigned prospective businesses daily via phone and email.
• Maintain lead/prospect sales records in the CRM database.
• Identify new sources of prospects – prepare action plans and schedules to reach specific geography, industries, or business sizes.
• Develop a group of reliable referral sources.
• Assess prospective clients’ Accounts Receivable & Aging information to determine relevant financing options for their business.
• Work with multiple internal departments to create relevant financial service proposals and contracts for prospective clients.
• Work as a team in follow up on your clients’ services and provide new service opportunities as needed.
• Meet monthly/quarterly benchmark BDC quota goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED