Business Development Officer (8065)

Rockland Trust where people do business with people!Rockland Trust is the third largest commercial bank in Massachusetts and the largest commercial bank headquartered in Massachusetts. With 3 billion dollars in assets, 750 employees and 52 branches, Rockland Trust is the South Shore’s largest independent commercial bank and holds the leading deposit share in Plymouth county. Rockland Trust provides the products and services of a large regional bank, with the personal service of a local community bank; these services include commercial banking, wealth management, business banking, mortgage and consumer lending.Rockland Trust is committed to providing superior service to our customers, shareholder returns, strengthening the communities in which we live and work, investing in our employees and celebrating their diversity. Named by the Boston Globe as “one of the 100 best companies in Massachusetts”, we are strongly committed to providing a work environment where our employees contribute the best of their abilities and gain broad experience through challenging assignments and academic support Rockland Trust Company is the wholly-owned subsidiary of Independent Bank Corp., (NASDAQ: INDB). The company is independently owned and committed to remaining independent.DescriptionWe are currently seeking a Business Development Officer. Recent and extensive internally driven market research has demonstrated tremendous upside potential in the Business Banking segment within our marketplace. Specifically, we define this segment as commercial entities with up to $2.5MM in annual revenues and credit needs up to $250M. This position is responsible for prospecting and developing new business relationships in a specific territory targeting these businesses. The objective is to grow core deposits and loans, identify cross-sell opportunities, and to achieve sales objectives. He/she will, with the support of the Marketing Department, establish effective calling programs and acquire sales leads followed by in person appointments. The successful candidate will also familiarize him/herself with all other appropriate bank products and services, develop tailored presentations, and participate in appropriate social and community organizations outside the bank. Job requirements include strong interpersonal skills; five years sales experience selling bank products and services; a record of success in sales and goal achievement; strong written, verbal and presentation skills; and the ability to interact effectively with other bank personnel across functional lines. General commercial credit knowledge is a requirement; however, all underwriting is done in a centralized and streamlined environment so that there are no credit administrative duties associated with this sales role.We offer superior benefits including: vacation, illness, 401(k), defined contribution plan, health, dental, day care reimbursement, life, long term disability, fitness center support, and tuition reimbursement for graduate and undergraduate programs. The environment at Rockland Trust is one which fosters mutual respect, teamwork and a commitment to excellence.Submitting a resume online at a job site could cause valuable screening information to be missed. Please apply directly at: http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/jobs/submit.cfm?fuseaction=dspjob&jobid=257785&company_id=15689&jobboardid=24Rockland Trust Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer