Job Description

We are banking at another level.Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.Choosing BDC as your employer also means:Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a fewIn addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal lifeOpportunities for learning, training and development, and much more...Do you have a passion for business development? Do you have a well-established network in Edmonton? Do you have a professional background, and enjoy working with ambitious entrepreneurs? If yes, read on. This could be the career you have been looking for, working at the only bank dedicated exclusively to entrepreneurs.POSITION OVERVIEWWe are looking for a Commercial Account Manager / Senior Account Manager who can leverage their financial knowledge, interpersonal skills, and networking strengths to support entrepreneurs in the Edmonton with customized Financing and Advisory solutions. Focusing on businesses with sales between $3M to $50M, you will work closely with owners to understand their needs and work with internal partners to deliver solutions that allow the entrepreneurs to improve and grow their businesses.At BDC we are also committed to your personal development. You will receive ongoing specialized training and education to build on your existing skill set, as well as opportunities to work with a diverse team of professionals to ensure you are ready not only for this opportunity, but whatever comes next in your career.CHALLENGES TO BE METIn a typical week, you would:Network with existing clients in your portfolio as well as new prospects to discuss their business to identify their opportunities and challenges and provide them with advice and BDC solutions that may fit their needs.Connect with local business professionals and the business community at large in order to develop business relationships and obtain referrals that lead to new opportunities.Work with your Edmonton teammates to meet and exceed overall objectives related to new client acquisition, transaction volume, advisory service deliveries, portfolio growth, as well as other metrics.Showcase your analytical and negotiation skills, while applying strong credit judgement, when creating and presenting financing proposals that meet the requirements of both the entrepreneur and BDC.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORIf you can answer YES to the following questions, you may be just the person we are looking for:Do you have a bachelor\'s degree in commerce or business administration?Do you have a keen interest in entrepreneurship with a solid understanding of a wide variety of business models?Do you have a minimum of 5 years in commercial banking or equivalent years of relevant client-facing experience in commercial banking or equivalent?Do you have a demonstrated ability in business development, showcasing a systematic and disciplined approach?Are you a strategic listener, conscious conversationalist, and do you have the ability to persuade and influence people from a wide range of roles and backgrounds?Do your clients and business contacts remember you because outstanding customer service and the impactful support you provide them?Are you a team player who creates lasting and trusting relationships with your peers, business contacts and external partners?Are you able to drive negotiations and partnerships with businesses and decision makers at the highest levels?You will also stand out in our selection process if:In addition to an undergraduate degree, you possess professional credentials such as a MBA, CPA, CFA, PMP, or CMC.Bilingualism in both English and French is an assetYou have a track record of inspiring, influencing, and engaging both colleagues, clients and connections in your professional network.A valid driver\'s license and access to a vehicle is required.Proudly one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Diversity Employers, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at .While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.

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