Business Development Manager

First Federal Bank of Kansas City is one of the largest mutually owned banks in the Midwest and has been a strong banking and lending partner to families in Kansas and Missouri for decades . We are a community-oriented, culture-focused, progress-driven Family on a mission to help people build a better financial future.

At First Federal, you’ll be supported by diverse, talented, energetic individuals moving toward a common vision of prosperity and a home for all. You’ll have boundless opportunities for growth – whether it’s personal or professional development to reach your career goals, company events to strengthen your connections, or volunteer work to champion our community partners.

Your success is our success. When our employees feel valued, our customers feel valued, and our community grows.

Hear what our team members have to say: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNPKmutbydo

Join Our Team as a Business Development Manager!

Are you a driven, results-oriented professional with a passion for financial services? Do you thrive on building relationships and growing business? If so, we want you to be a key player in our team!

What You'll Do:

• Lead & Inspire: Oversee the overall success of the banking center by managing a high-performing team and ensuring top-notch customer service.
• Drive Growth: Create and implement sales strategies to increase deposits, loans, merchant services, and treasury management. Generate new business by pursuing self-sourced leads and building lasting client relationships.
• Build Connections: Network, prospect, and develop referral sources to expand our client base. Cultivate relationships with business owners and decision-makers to enhance our bank's market presence.
• Community Engagement: Actively participate in civic and community organizations to boost the bank’s image and market share.
• Mana ge & Mentor: Supervise branch personnel, provide coaching, and ensure exceptional internal and external customer experiences. Delegate operational tasks and uphold branch procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage effective sales strategies and achieve budgeted goals.
• Acquire and grow a portfolio of business relationships.
• Promote bank products and services to target customers.
• Maintain a strong presence in the community and build strategic partnerships.
• Analyze team performance and provide targeted coaching and feedback.
• Ensure compliance with banking laws, policies, and regulations.

Who You Are:

Skills and Abilities

• Customer Service & Sales Skills: Strong ability to deliver exceptional customer service and drive sales, with a passion for outside sales and prospecting.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work effectively with people at all levels within the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Banking Knowledge: In-depth understanding of deposit and credit banking products.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with CRM platforms and other banking systems.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to collaborate and lead effectively.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confidentiality: Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Problem-Solving: Capability to quickly evaluate and solve problems with tact and diplomacy.

Education and Experience

• Education: Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Experience: Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in a financial institution in roles such as a business development banker or bank manager, with proven success in consultative sales or business-to-business sales.
• Supervisory Experience: Preferred but not required.

Incentives and Benefits

This role is eligible to participate in a an incentive plan, which can increase your overall compensation. The metrics are outlined upon hiring.

In addition to your financial compensation, we also offer a generous benefits package that includes insurance, 401K, paid time off, associate banking perks. For more information about the benefits offered, click here.

If you’re passionate about driving business growth and leading a team to success, we'd love to hear from you!

Note: The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities and requirements for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list.

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