Business Development Officer - San Diego, Huntington, Sacramento, Los Angeles, CA

Associates at California Bank & Trust work in a relationship-centered culture where they are provided with the tools, training, and opportunities to build the best possible relationships with our clients and with each other. Our workplace culture values each associate’s unique experiences, background and perspectives and provides a collaborative environment for all employees to grow and thrive.    

As a premier California-focused financial services company dedicated to serving its communities, families, and businesses (small, mid-sized and large), CB&T has been active for 70 years and has more than 80 full-service branch offices across the state. This dedication has helped the bank earn recognition as a perennial powerhouse in yearly voting for “Best Bank” and “Best Commercial Bank” from the readers of San Diego Union-Tribune and Orange County Register. Additionally, as a division of Zions Bancorporation, the bank has collected multiple Greenwich Excellence Awards for “Overall Client Satisfaction” in Small Business & Middle Market Excellence Awards.   

We are seeking a dynamic Business Development Officer to join our team in San Diego, Los Angeles, Sacramento, CA. This role is responsible for driving growth by connecting businesses with tailored banking solutions. If you thrive on building relationships, identifying new opportunities, and helping companies succeed with full-service financial products, we want to hear from you! This role is perfect for a motivated professional who enjoys networking, developing strategies, and making a real impact in the business community. 

Essential Functions: 

• Responsible for sourcing and developing prospects, new clients, and selling business banking services and products. 
• Responsible for developing sales strategies and expanding referral sources. 
• Passes off prospects to Business Banking Relationship managers to close the relationship.
• Responsible for gathering data to be used in the selling process, participating in community organizations and activities, and assisting prospective clients in completing loan and services applications.
• May supervise or lead lower level BDO's 
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Requires a Bachelors in Business, Finance or a related field and 2+ yrs experience in business development, sales, loans, banking/finance products and services or other directly related experience. A combination of education and experience may meet job requirements. 
• Working knowledge of sales techniques, business development, banking/finance products and services. 
• Must have solid customer service and negotiation skills. 
• Solid communication skills, both verbal and written. 
• Solid problem resolution and presentation skills. 
• Ability to work with internal staff on relationships. 
• Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and general PC's skills. 

Benefits:  

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE! 
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance 
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts 
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and any applicable state holidays 
• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience 
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions 
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees enrolled in an accredited degree program related to the needs of the business, maximum of $5,250 per calendar year, employees are eligible for the program upon hire 
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products 

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $105,000 - $120,000 depending on job-related factors such as level of experience.