Business Development Officer – SBA Lending | Commercial Lending

Job Requirements: Minimum 5+ years of sales experience in the financial services industry. Strong SBA lending industry experience is required. Proven track record of originating and closing SBA 7(a) and SBA 504 loans. Demonstrated annual loan production of $20MM+ over each of the previous three years. Strong hunter mentality with the ability to independently generate new business and develop new client relationships. Experience developing and cultivating relationships with small business owners, referral partners, brokers, and other business sources. Proven ability to expand market presence and generate new business opportunities through networking and referrals. Strong knowledge of SBA lending programs, commercial lending, and loan structuring. Solid understanding of financial statements, cash flow analysis, credit evaluation, and risk management. Experience originating SBA loans, equipment leasing, and Asset-Based Lending (ABL) transactions. Ability to generate leads, prepare financing applications, submit loan packages, and coordinate transactions through closing and funding. Strong B2B sales, business development, and account relationship management skills. Experience using Salesforce or other loan origination and CRM platforms. Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. An established referral network is highly preferred. Additional Requirements: Must demonstrate consistent loan production and a strong sales track record. Candidates must be able to provide loan production reports for the last three years, including loan closing dates, loan types, asset types, and loan amounts. Stable employment history is required. Must demonstrate the ability to independently develop and generate new business.