Qualified SBA Lender - Gpac

A Preferred SBA Lender in the Chicago area is seeking an SBA Leneder

Job Summary:

The SBA Lender is responsible for oversight of all aspects of Small Business Administration (SBA) customer relationships including business development, risk management, operations, underwriting and relationship management.

Summary of Essential Job Functions;

• Originate Small Business Administration (SBA) loans, equipment leasing and Asset-Based Lending (ABL) financing transactions for small businesses nationwide.
• Develop and cultivate relationships with customers and brokers who market directly to small business owners.
• Utilize networking and referrals to generate business leads and identify potential small business owner borrowers.
• Develop and expand market penetration in assigned locations and markets.
• Demonstrate the value of entrepreneurial lending philosophy and its ability to serve the needs of small business owners nationwide.
• Develop marketing and sales strategy in collaboration with the Chief Business Development Officer and marketing group.
• Generate leads, develop completed financing applications, submit loan packages to underwriting and present loan credits to Credit Committee.
• Recognize target market credit opportunities and present funding solutions.
• Obtain customer-signed commitments after loan approval and coordinating the funding of transactions with the Bank’s Operations Group.
• Achieve annual production goals.
• Active use of Salesforce and other supporting origination systems to support deal flow.

Requirements

Basic Education and Experience;

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Three or more years of sales experience in the financial services industry.
• Strong SBA industry experience preferred

Additional Required Skills and Experience;

• Proven sales ability in serving the financial needs of Small Business Owners with ability to expand business opportunities.
• Proven production of $10MM to $12MM+ per year over the previous three years.
• Marketing and risk management experience.
• Strong credit and commercial lending skills.
• Working knowledge of financial statements, cash flow analyses and loan structuring.
• Basic understanding of the SBA Loan Program.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong account relationship management and business development/b2b sales skills.
• Active referral network preferred.
• Position is onsite in Dallas Texas

To be considered, please apply directly or email your resume to gabrielle.lazar@gogapc.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.