First Nations/Metis/Inuit Candidates - Commercial Account Manager

BDC is currently looking for First Nations/Metis/Inuit candidates for a Commercial Account Manager in Regina!

No other bank is doing what we do.

At BDC, we’re devoted to 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.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are looking for a 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 between $0 (start-up) and $2M 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:

• Develop and execute action plans aligned with BDC’s objectives to ensure current clients needs are serviced, while also forming relationships with potential new clients to create a pool of business opportunities.
• Meet with entrepreneurs, existing and prospective clients. You’ll be identifying and discussing each entrepreneur’s business goals in order to identify and support them with BDC financial services and products.
• Analyze, negotiate and present financing proposals while exercising credit judgement
• Be active in the 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

REQUIREMENTS

• Must self identify as First Nations/Metis/Inuit
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in commerce, business administration or an equivalent area of study
• Have an interest in entrepreneurship and business development, with 3 to 5 years of experience in the business world
• Strong negotiating skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong team working skills

We are Canada’s development bank. We exist to support entrepreneurs. BDC’s mission is to help create and develop Canadian businesses through financing, growth and business transition capital, venture capital and advisory services, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises. As a complementary lender, we offer loans and investments that fill out or complete services available from other financial institutions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At BDC, we value diversity in our workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We appreciate all responses and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.