First Financial Bank · 6 days ago
Business Development Leader (Grand Rapids)
Grand Rapids Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expFirst Financial Bank is committed to doing the right things for their clients and invites qualified candidates to apply for the role of Business Development Leader. This position focuses on deepening client relationships, generating organic growth, and achieving sales goals while managing a variety of banking transactions.
BankingCreditDebit CardsFinanceFinancial ServicesLending
No H1B
Responsibilities
Create organic growth through prospecting within designated geography and across existing clients
Consistent joint calling efforts with other lines of business partners
Work with appropriate internal constituencies to bring appropriate level of expertise to the client/prospect
Partner with Marketing to develop region-specific calling efforts
Schedules and executes sales calls and appropriate follow-up meetings and activities
Develops professional business appropriate relationships in the community which provide a positive impact on the business results of the region. Actively participate in the civic activities in the region
Achieves sales goals and manages pipeline activities
Tracks, reports and communicates business results and activities to internal FFB management
Develops and sustains “Clients for Life”
Responsible for handling all transactions within the Retail environment: running a teller drawer, opening checking accounts and inputting both consumer and small business loan applications
Qualification
Required
5 years demonstrated experience in exceeding sales goals
Demonstrated success with consultative, needs-based selling
Strong product knowledge related to consumer and commercial deposits, investments, consumer loans, business loans and treasury management
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively across other lines of business
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Strong outside business calling skills
Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to speak in front of larger audiences
Familiarity with consumer and small business credit
Preferred
Operates in a newly acquired territory with limited brand awareness
Collaborates cross-functionally with marketing, operations, compliance, and branch leadership
Solves moderately complex issues and raises to engages higher levels for guidance and partnership when needed
Benefits
We have relevant, thoughtful benefits and programs that support every aspect of our associates' holistic wellbeing.
Incentive Eligibility
Company
First Financial Bank
First Financial Bank has been in the business of client service and success for more than 150 years.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$300M2025-11-06Post Ipo Debt· $300M
1983-12-30IPO
Leadership Team
Rick Dennen
Chief Corporate Banking Officer
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