Business Development Manager in London

We are currently seeking a Business Development Manager to join our Consumer Financing Services Ontario Sales Team, based in South Western Ontario Area. You will develop and implement action plans and business development strategies based on established business strategies. You will work with Automotive dealerships in South Western Ontario Area (London, Chatham and Windsor) to enhance our National Bank brand in the market, help grow our loan portfolio, and increase our market share.

Your job includes:

• Identifying emerging business opportunities in the market and making recommendations regarding those opportunities.
• Executing a business plan and being nimble in adapting your plan to changing market conditions and realities in your territory.
• Establishing and maintaining effective communication with dealers and various other internal parties across all related business lines.
• Establishing a preferred relationship with clients and ensuring client satisfaction by providing personalized service.
• Increasing the visibility of the Bank's products and services by taking part in various external activities, industry shows, and related events where required.

This position requires traveling 80% of the time within your assigned region. A car and valid driver's license are required for this position along with the ability to maintain a home office. The role allows reimbursement of business travel expenses in accordance with bank policy.

Your team: As part of the Merchant Relations sector, you’ll be joining a team of 13 colleagues and will report to the Senior Manager, Merchant Relations. Our team stands out for its expertise, collaboration, and strong team spirit. Our training programs are built around on-the-job learning to help you master your role. You’ll have access to colleagues with diverse expertise, experience, and backgrounds to enrich every aspect of your professional development.

Basic requirements:

• Completed Bachelor's degree in a related field and five years' relevant experience or completed master’s degree in a related field and three years' relevant experience.
• Ready to travel within the designated territory.
• Experience and demonstrated success in B2B business development.
• Experience in account management, sales, and customer service is an asset.
• Experience in the Indirect Consumer Financing industry or leasing is an asset.

Required skills: Accountability, Client-focused, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Learning Agility, Listening, Problem Solving, Standards Compliance, Teamwork.

Your benefits include:

• Health and wellness program, including many options.
• Flexible group insurance.
• Generous pension plan.
• Employee Share Ownership Plan.
• Employee and family assistance program.
• Preferential banking services.
• Involvement in community initiatives.
• Telemedicine service.
• Virtual sleep clinic.

We value employees’ ideas and encourage regular feedback and ongoing communication. We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates!