Who we are: In 1951, seven Lockheed Georgia employees dreamed of a better way to bank and LGE Community Credit Union was born. Today we serve communities in Northwest Georgia as a not-for-profit financial institution. Unlike a bank, whose profits go to its shareholders, our profits go to our members in the form of better rates and lower fees. We are guided by a strong commitment to provide a better financial future for our members. For the eighth year in a row, LGE has been recognized by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as a Top Workplace (2013-2020). Who you are: * Required - Bachelor's degree and 4-6 years of sales OR 5+ years of business development experience. * Required: Networking, Persuasion, Prospecting, Public Speaking, Research, Writing, Closing Skills, Motivation for Sales, Prospecting Skills, Sales Planning, Identification of Customer Needs and Challenges, Territory Management, Market Knowledge, Meeting Sales Goals. * Required: Must possess excellent technical and creative writing skills. * Required: Proven results with sales growth. * Technical: Usage of CRM, sales dashboards and Microsoft Office Suite. * Preferred: Banking and Credit Union knowledge and/or experience. What you'll do: This position is responsible for leading business development efforts within the designated market area. As the Business Development Officer, you are self-motivated & a team player, and you employ excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. You are a people-person and enjoy leading presentations, networking groups, and sourcing opportunities in the community to increase membership growth. Outstanding customer service and relationship building skills are important in this role, as a key component is to identify opportunities to promote the credit union and increase membership growth. Essential Functions: * Develop a strategic plan for development of new business and provide tactical steps for implementation to meet or exceed goals * Generate and lead onboarding opportunities and financial literacy presentations with new/existing businesses and partners to increase membership growth * Participate in and lead educational opportunities through professional or networking groups * Lead the business development needs of the designated market area * Cultivate new and maintain existing relationships in the designated market area through frequent follow up visits/calls to strengthen business relationships and opportunities * Develop referral relationships * Open new memberships via iPads at onboardings/ events as applicable * Effectively present and explain the credit union's products & services and their intended value to prospective SEGs, Partner Groups and local organizations * Owning the relationship with prospects and current SEG/Partner Groups; drive the entire sales cycle, manage questions/BD processes, and pursue opportunities to expand scope and services * Submit progress reports on new leads and referrals resulting from field activity * Contact prospective members and partner groups to present information on products and services of the credit union (benefit fairs, new hire orientations/onboardings ; events, sponsorships, etc.) * Engage in business development activities in the local communities of the designated market area, including visible participation in business, community and charitable organizations * Assist branches within the designated market area to achieve growth metrics. * Prepare presentations and present them to sell and promote LGE products and services to current and potential members * Monitor business development budget in the designated market area * Flexible work schedule that will include some evening and weekend hours * Maintain familiarity with and follow all policies, procedures and processes which have been established in order to meet compliance requirements of all applicable federal regulations.