Lead, Company Partner Relations

Business Development Professional

As an employer, BCU models the dynamic assets of a top workplace, including confidence in company leadership, competitive compensation and benefits, employee development, workplace flexibility, and a passionate employee culture supporting a unified vision. At the Credit Union, you'll have a career in a growing organization and an environment that supports your professional and personal growth.

Our WHY is the reason we exist: To Empower People to Discover Financial Freedom. What do you celebrate as your purpose? At BCU we celebrate what makes you authentically YOU! #bYOU

This role is a driven and outgoing business development professional. This individual will independently manage projects related to member acquisition and building strong corporate partnerships within key corporations. To reach Engaged New Member targets for assigned companies, the individual will support and participate in live in-person, and virtual business development and financial well-being events and strategic marketing efforts to increase participation within these core audiences. The role will also manage cross-functional internal relationships related to marketing efforts, product owners, branch partners, and operations.

Role and Responsibilities

• Drive new member acquisition and business development at assigned companies.
• Plan and execute virtual and onsite promotional and financial well-being events (benefit fairs, seminars/webinars, rollouts or Grand Openings, membership drives, etc.) and represent the credit union professionally.
• Track and optimize use of individual BD budget.
• Maintain up-to-date industry and BCU product knowledge.
• Collaborate with Marketing team to develop compelling new member campaigns and contests.
• Maintain accurate monthly tracking and metrics for department (i.e., event tracking, profitability, ROI, cost to acquire, etc.).
• Present content as polished public speaker.
• Manage logistics for financial well-being efforts, targeted campaigns, and other programs.
• Brainstorm and plan creative promotional concepts and campaigns that support relevant growth goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Travel is required up to 50% local or 25% out of state. Flexibility is necessary with multiple work locations, varying work hours, and some evening or weekend activities.
• Bachelor's degree required, with major in Marketing, Sales, or Business preferred.
• 2 - 3 years successful account management, event planning or marketing campaign experience required.
• Excellent professional interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong level of comfort with all Microsoft Office required, with emphasis on Excel and PPT.
• Positive attitude and demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team.
• Experience managing projects a plus.
• Experience in financial services and/or creating marketing campaigns a plus.
• Experience with SalesForce is a plus.

BCU Shared Values: We foster an environment of INCLUSION. All individuals are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to opportunities and resources, and can contribute fully to the organization's success. We act with INTEGRITY. We follow the golden rule without exception. We display COURAGE in our convictions. We drive innovation, reaching beyond boundaries and thoughtfully explore new horizons. We excel through COLLABORATION. By working as one, sharing information and seeking solutions, we deliver exceptional outcomes. We WOW our members. We focus intensely on putting the member first, delivering extraordinary experiences that create lasting relationships inside and outside the organization.

We value relationships and referrals and are committed to creating the best work environment possible. From our casual dress code to flexible work arrangements, we've created a unique and inclusive culture that supports a healthy work/life balance. For this reason and more, BCU has been named a 2023 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner . #LoveBCU