Business Development Officer - Business Banking-2 (Commercial Banking)

Location: Grand Rapids, MI 49508, United States; travel within assigned markets is required for client meetings, networking events, conferences, and team collaboration.

Salary: $74,916.75–$126,402.00 per year, plus potential variable incentives, bonuses, commissions, or other awards.

Company

hirify.global provides business banking products and services, including commercial lending, deposits, treasury management, payments, merchant services, wealth management, and commercial real estate solutions.

What you will do

• Source, qualify, and convert new business banking relationships within the $10M–$50M annual revenue segment.
• Build and manage a qualified sales pipeline through market intelligence, referrals, networking, and community engagement.
• Lead prospects through the business development lifecycle, including presentations, proposals, negotiations, and CRM reporting.
• Originate and structure straightforward credit requests such as lines of credit, term loans, and owner-occupied real estate financing.
• Analyze financial statements and assess credit fit within the bank’s risk appetite and established parameters.
• Coordinate with Relationship Managers, Business Banking Specialists, and product partners to deliver and transition comprehensive client solutions.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of experience in commercial or business banking, business development, or relationship-based sales.
• Track record of sourcing, qualifying, and originating new commercial client relationships.
• Working knowledge of commercial lending, deposit solutions, and treasury management services.
• Strong communication, presentation, consultative selling, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with CRM platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; a relevant undergraduate degree, formal credit training, and underwriting experience are preferred.

Nice to have

• Experience serving business banking or commercial banking clients with $10M–$50M in revenue.
• Established network of centers of influence, sponsors, and referral sources.
• Experience in a team-based or pod coverage model.
• Knowledge of treasury management, payments, and cash management solutions.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative pod structure with a Business Development Officer, Relationship Manager, and Business Banking Specialist.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Comprehensive leave program.
• Work includes industry conferences, networking events, community engagement, and periodic team collaboration sessions.
• Equal employment opportunity environment with required regulatory and compliance training.