MCU: New York's Credit Union Since 1916
Careers
Business Development Officer
Responsibilities
Build lifetime quality financial relationships with each member by providing competitive products and excellent service.
- Cultivates relationships with key personnel at existing Select Employer Groups (SEGs) to maintain MCU's position as a benefit to the company employees through: In-person contacts, On-site presentation to groups, Special customized promotions, and Participating in orientation sessions and benefits days.
- Recommends schedules and coordination of on-site SEG visits, open houses, and other activities designed to boost membership levels at SEGs.
- Analyzes individual SEG needs, develops sales strategies and programs to meet those needs and tracks and reports results.
- Ensures awareness of and featured in any internal SEG newsletters on a mutually agreed upon basis throughout the year.
- Works with SEG liaisons to have MCU added to SEG company websites.
- Identifies SEGs to receive targeted mailings and assists in development of marketing pieces and distribution.
- Manages MCU image (people, booth, exhibit, and signage) at SEGs.
- Represents MCU at various events including SEG functions and performs public relations at civic and community events when necessary.
- Assists VP/Business Development in developing annual Business Development plan.
- Must be able to execute and deliver MCU presentations by various subject matter "experts" to stir up interest in credit union products and services to large groups of people.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Must have a flexible schedule to include late evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Thorough understanding of credit union products and services.
- Valid driver's license, good driving record, access to vehicle.
- Experience in broad range of promotional and marketing activities.
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent course work preferred.
- Two years sales experience in either retail marketplace or financial services institution with demonstrated strong results.
- Strong verbal and written communications skills.
- Positive attitude and highly personable.
- Strong sales orientation with ability to "close" sales.
- Professional appearance and manner.
- Ability to speak to large groups people.
- Ability to manage priorities and balance diverse projects.
- Well organized.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft for Windows Applications.
Municipal Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer.