Business Development Officer II

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Business Development Officer II leads market efforts in the solicitation of new business to the bank with a focus on specific department products/services; i.e. Specialty Lending, Treasury Management, Wealth Management, etc., as well as cross-selling other lines of business to existing customers.  This position is responsible for identifying correct products/services and proposing knowledgeable solutions for clients to enhance their business or portfolios.  Business Development Officer II is responsible for coaching other Business Development Officers in efforts to increase their portfolio.    

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Solicits new banking relationships for the bank with a focus on applicable department products/services.
• Manages personal or commercial business relationships of personal and department portfolio to ensure growth of business for the applicable department.
• Assists, as needed, by guiding customers with processes for optimizing sales/profits while minimizing any losses to the bank.
• Responsible for management of all functions of a specific department ensuring budget expectations for growth and profitability are met while providing management with timely reporting of performance for the department.
• Responsible for staying current on all industry issues and regulations applicable to the duties of the position.
• Participates in and represents Simmons Bank at various professional, civic, and community activities.
• Ensures that all departmental documents and activities are performed in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures as applicable to this position, including completion of required compliance training.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, general business correspondence, and/or journals, or government regulations.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial report and/or legal documents.
• Ability to write procedures, routine reports, and simple-to-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 situations and in groups of customers or employees.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Education and/or Experience  

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

Computer Skills 

• MS Office programs

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 

• 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.