Business Development Officer II

Overview

Business Development Officer II leads market efforts in the solicitation of new business to the bank with a focus on specific department products/services (e.g., Specialty Lending, Treasury Management, Wealth Management) and cross-selling other lines of business to existing customers. This role is responsible for identifying appropriate products/services and proposing knowledgeable solutions for clients to enhance their business or portfolios. The officer also coaches other Business Development Officers to grow their portfolios.

• Solicits new banking relationships for the bank with a focus on applicable department products/services.
• Manages personal or commercial business relationships within the department portfolio to drive growth.
• Guides customers through processes to optimize sales and profits while minimizing losses to the bank.
• Manages all functions of the department to meet budget growth and profitability targets, with timely performance reporting to management.
• Stays current on industry issues and regulations applicable to the duties of the position.
• Represents Simmons Bank at professional, civic, and community activities.
• Ensures departmental documents and activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, including completion of required compliance training.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals and general business correspondence.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and/or legal documents.
• Ability to write procedures, routine reports, and simple business correspondence.
• Ability to respond in writing to customer complaints, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to speak effectively in one-on-one and group settings with customers or employees.
• Ability to present information clearly to groups including top management, public groups, and boards of directors.

• BS/BA Degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent experience.
• Three to six years’ experience in applicable business development industry.
• Management experience preferred.

• MS Office programs.

• Applicable designations for specific department(s) preferred, such as CTFA, CFP, CPA, and bar admission for Trust Department.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information:
Simmons First National Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to a policy of equal employment with respect to a person’s race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, covered veterans, military status, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected classifications.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Business Development and Sales

• Banking