Business Development Specialist- Fort Worth

EECU•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

EECU is seeking a Business Development Specialist to support Business Development Management and Community Events & Sponsorship Management. This role, under the direction of the Director, Schools & Community Relations, is responsible for creating, building, maintaining, and growing effective long-term relationships with schools, community partners, and Select Employee Groups to enhance EECU’s image, reputation, and brand awareness. The specialist will generate consistent and positive exposure of EECU through events and sponsorships, managing all aspects from opportunity creation and securing resources to gathering team members and materials, pre and post communications, and tracking the return on marketing investment.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Considerable experience in developing and making presentations to the public
Strong leadership and negotiation skills
Ability to develop, organize and manage effective events
Excellent organizational, analytical, and communications skills
Thorough knowledge of credit union products and services
Effective planning, project management and multi-tasking skills
Effective decision making and problem-solving skills
Skilled in Microsoft office software applications – Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Critical thinking (logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses)
Valid TX driver's license and insurability
Ability to travel up to 75% within the Dallas/Fort Worth area (Northeast Tarrant County and Collin County area) to meet clients, attend meetings, and support various field operations
Good credit history (EECU will evaluate credit history in compliance with applicable law)
Must clear background check including employment, criminal, and drug screen if offered a position
College degree required with a major in communications, business or industry-related field preferred
Minimum of one year’s experience in business development/public relations activities required
Able to plan, organize and balance multiple tasks simultaneously
Able to communicate effectively with people at all organizational levels and make a favorable impression
Confident and comfortable making presentations or interacting with people in social and business settings, representing the credit union in a positive and professional manner
Able to interact professionally with internally and external members from all organizational levels
Ability to operate and lead effectively under pressure
Must be able to make sound independent decisions
Must be able to resolve problems independently
Must be self-directed and able to motivate others
Able to prioritize tasks and follow-up for successful completion
Able to adhere to established deadlines and budgets

Responsibilities

Creates, builds, maintains, and grows effective long-term relationships with schools, community partners, and Select Employee Groups.
Enhances EECU’s image, reputation, and brand awareness.
Generates consistent and positive exposure of EECU through events and sponsorships.
Manages all aspects of events and sponsorships, including creation, securing opportunities, gathering necessary team members and materials, pre and post communications with internal and external stakeholders.
Tracks and measures the return on marketing investment of events and sponsorships.
Ensures compliance of all Federal and State rules and regulations pertaining but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, Bank Bribery Act, NCUA Privacy Regulations, Reg DD, Reg E, Reg CC, Reg Z, Reg B, FCRA/FACTA, and Service Members Civil Relief.
Attends initial and ongoing annual Bank Secrecy Act training.