Business Development Officer I

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Business Development Officer I is responsible for soliciting 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Solicits new banking relationships for the bank with a focus on applicable department products/services.
• Makes cold calls to prospective customers, generates prospect lists, and cultivates referral sources.
• Manages personal or commercial business relationships and remains the first point of contact for customers and ensure growth of business for the applicable department.
• Cross-sells new and existing customers across all lines of business that Simmons Bank offers.
• Ensures appropriate handoff of new business and appropriate follow up for effective retention.
• Participates in and represents Simmons Bank at various professional, civic, and community activities.
• Assists, as needed, by guiding customers with processes for optimizing sales/profits while minimizing any losses to the bank.
• Responsible for staying current on all industry issues and regulations applicable to the duties of the position.
• 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.
• Perform 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 business correspondence.
• Ability to respond in writing to customer complaints, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• 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

• HS Diploma/GED or
• BS/BA degree in Business or Finance preferred
• Minimum of 1 year experience in applicable business development industry

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

Other Qualifications (including physical requirements)

• Self-starter and highly motivated
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

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. Simmons First National Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to Affirmative Action Programs consisting of results-oriented procedures to ensure equal employment opportunities. These programs require positive action in lieu of neutral non-discrimination and merit hiring/performance policies.