Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Company · 3 hours ago
Business Development Specialist
Orange Beach, AL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelGulf Coast Bank and Trust Company is seeking a Business Development Specialist to support managers and bankers in driving growth by identifying new business opportunities and strengthening relationships with existing clients. The role involves relationship development, outreach, coordination, and administrative support to help grow deposits and loan production through proactive engagement and community involvement.
Banking
Responsibilities
Assist managers and bankers in growing market deposits and loans by identifying new customers and deepening relationships with existing ones
Represent Gulf Coast at civic and professional organization events and meetings
Develop and maintain client relationships through calls, follow-ups, cold calls, on-site visits, and networking
Handle special projects as assigned
Monitor and respond to routine client emails
Schedule meetings, follow-ups, and track deadlines; manage calendars
Assist with email outreach and follow-ups to referral sources
Attend networking events and help prepare for business meetings
Plan and coordinate small client events and marketing initiatives
Maintain a list of recent account openings and loan closings, client wins, and testimonials
Research local businesses, industries, and potential referral partners
Conduct cold calls to potential referral networks to increase deposit and loan production
May be assigned direct sales goals at discretion of management
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Thorough understanding of business/financial concepts, terminology, & practices necessary
Professional presentation, communication and negotiation skills appropriate to one to one and mass audiences
Basic understanding of Microsoft Software products – Word, Excel and Power Point
Ability to sell financial services
Must be outgoing, professional, & exercise sound judgment
Ability to travel if required to perform the essential job functions
Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines
Ability to read and interpret a document if required to perform the essential job functions
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer may be required
Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 15 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions
Preferred
Undergraduate degree preferred
Company
Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Company
Welcome to Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company, one of the largest community banks in Southeast Louisiana.
Founded in 1990
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
G
Guy Williams
Chief Executive Officer
B
Bruce Falkenstein
Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer
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