We are banking at another level.
Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.
Choosing BDC as your employer also means:
Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few
In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1
A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life
Opportunities for learning, training and development, and much more...
Explore the BDC Way in our Culture Book
Location: Vancouver Island & Interior BC (Nanaimo or Kamloops)
*As an organization that cares about the well-being of its employees, BDC is closing all of its offices between December 25th and January 1st . Please note that you may encounter delays in the processing of your application. *
POSITION OVERVIEW
Are you passionate about business development and supporting ambitious entrepreneurs? BDC, the only bank dedicated exclusively to entrepreneurs, is seeking an experienced Commercial Account Manager. In this role, you will leverage your financial expertise, interpersonal skills, and networking strengths to deliver customized Financing and Advisory solutions to businesses with sales up $50M.
At BDC, we are committed to your personal and professional growth. You will benefit from ongoing specialized training, education, and opportunities to collaborate with a diverse team of professionals, preparing you for this role and future career advancement.
CHALLENGES TO BE MET
· Develop new business opportunities and network with existing clients and prospects to identify their needs and provide tailored advice and BDC solutions.
· Build trusted relationships within the local business community to generate referrals and uncover new opportunities.
· Collaborate with teammates to achieve objectives related to client acquisition, transaction volume, advisory service delivery, and portfolio growth.
· Apply strong analytical and negotiation skills, exercising sound credit judgment when preparing and presenting financing proposals.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
· Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (required).
· Keen interest in entrepreneurship and a solid understanding of diverse business models.
· Relevant client-facing experience in commercial banking
· Demonstrated ability in business development with a systematic and disciplined approach.
· Strategic listening and communication skills, with the ability to persuade and influence stakeholders from various backgrounds.
· Outstanding customer service and impactful support for clients and business contacts.
· Team player who builds lasting relationships with peers, business contacts, and external partners.
· Ability to drive negotiations and partnerships with senior decision makers.
· Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle (required).
Preferred Assets
· Professional credentials such as MBA, CPA, PMP, CMC, or PEng.
· Proficiency in multiple languages (French is an asset).
· Proven track record of inspiring, influencing, and engaging colleagues, clients, and professional connections.
Proudly one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at accessibility@bdc.ca.
While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.