Business Development Specialist

Role 
The Business Development Specialist would be responsible for growing Spero's membership, deposits, and loans by building lasting relationships with employers, schools, and community organizations across our field of membership. This role onboards and serves Select Employee Groups (SEGs), represents Spero in the community, and strengthens new and current member relationships directly where people work and learn. This role works with branch, lending and marketing leaders to direct growth efforts where they will matter most to our members.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

 

SEG Development:

Lending Support, Small Business Accounts, and Membership Development:

Experience: 6 months to 2 years of experience in sales, business development, marketing, or member relations, preferably at a credit union or financial institution. Demonstrated experience opening and servicing member accounts. 
Education/Certifications/Licenses: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other Skills: Thorough knowledge of credit union loan and deposit products, with the ability to open accounts and cross-sell. Understanding of NCUA field-of-membership rules and related regulations, including Privacy Act, OFAC, and BSA/Patriot Act requirements. Strong sales and relationship skills, from lead generation and outreach through follow-through and ongoing service. Confident public speaker and clear communicator, both in writing and in person, with all levels inside and outside the credit union. Self-starter who manages multiple priorities, meets deadlines, and measures results to guide decisions. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the credit union's core systems, with a professional demeanor and strong member-service focus.
Regular local and regional travel throughout Spero's field of membership, sometimes on short notice; occasional overnight travel. Flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends for events. Events in varied indoor and outdoor settings, including event setup and breakdown.