Senior Account Manager

Description:

At BDC, we help Canada and its entrepreneurs create a prosperous, inclusive and green economy. Our mission is to help Canadian businesses thrive by providing financing, capital and advisory services. We’re devoted to Canadian entrepreneurs. We’re also dedicated to our employees. Adaptable. Inspiring. Different. There’s a reason we like to work here, and we think you’ll like it too. Join BDC and help make a difference!

Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. They’re more than just words for BDC. These concepts are foundational to our success and to our ability to attract, retain, mobilize and develop the right talent, as well as to offer a healthy, professional and collaborative environment. We are committed to cultivating and preserving an environment where all employees can thrive, and, for over a decade, we have been recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, beliefs, experiences, and more.

Do you have a passion for business development and a well-established network in Calgary? Join the only bank dedicated exclusively to entrepreneurs and make an impact on the Canadian economy.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are looking for a Senior Commercial Account Manager who will leverage his or her interpersonal strengths and network to generate new business opportunities, while managing a portfolio of existing clients. Your main objective: to have an impact on the success of entrepreneurs with sales up to $50M through our financing solutions and advisory services adapted to their needs. If you are looking for an organization that invests in your talent, this is your opportunity to join our committed and diverse team.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

In a typical week, you would:

• Network with entrepreneurs, clients and prospects, and discuss the specifics of their business in order to identify the issues, provide them with advice and identify, if applicable, a BDC service offering appropriate to their needs;
• Create your action plan, which is aligned with the Business Centre's objectives. This will allow you to ensure the growth and retention of current clients in your portfolio while acquiring new clients and creating a business opportunity pipeline;
• Showcase your analytical, negotiation and finance proposals presentation skills while exercising credit judgement.
• Continuously mingle with local business community by networking within various associations and chambers of commerce in order to develop business relationships and obtain references that will facilitate new client acquisition.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

If 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 more than 5 years of relevant account management experience in commercial banking and experience in financial analysis and a good understanding of the business world?
• Do you have a demonstrated ability in business development and delivering on your objectives?
• Do your clients and business contacts remember you because your advice works and you provide outstanding customer service?
• Are you a team player who creates lasting and trusting relationships with your peers, business contacts and external partners?