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:

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  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 few
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  In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1
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  A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life
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  Opportunities for learning, training and development, and much more...

We are looking for an individual in the Newfoundland and Labrador area who can build and develop a portfolio of small business clients in various industries. In this position, you will create business financing opportunities for them, as well as collaborate with the BDC Advisory Services teams to offer tailored solutions to support their growth.

What you will be expected to accomplish:

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  Organize and participate in networking events and establish and maintain business relationships.
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  Obtain client leads and referrals that will facilitate new client acquisition and make cold calls to local small businesses on a daily basis.
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  Create and deploy a marketing plan aligned with your business center\'s strategy, which focuses on the growth of your portfolio and the retention of your existing clients.
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  Review and present high quality lending proposals.
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  Sell advisory services mandates tailored to challenges faced by small businesses.

What you need to succeed in this role:

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  Skills in financial analysis and business lending.
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  An existing network of influence in the Newfoundland and Labrador area.
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  1 to 3 years of experience in sales, in commercial business development, or in a similar role.
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  A bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in finance, in accounting, or in business administration (or the equivalent).
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  Bilingualism (French and English), is an asset.
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  Access to a vehicle and a valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license.

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
accessibility@bdc.ca .

While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.