Associate ll, Business Development

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Support the strategic growth and business development objectives of the AG, CRE, Corporate/Specialty leaders by coordinating business development initiatives, events, marketing programs, customer engagement activities, and strategic projects across multiple banking verticals. This role serves as a key business development partner to senior leaders and Relationship Management teams, connecting business priorities with marketing, customer engagement, data, events, and cross-functional resources to drive successful execution.

The role requires strong project management, communication, organization, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities and lead initiatives from planning through execution.

About This Role:

Business Development Strategy & Project Management

• Partner with AG, CRE and Corporate/Specialty leaders and Relationship Managers to develop and execute business development priorities and initiatives across assigned banking verticals.
• Lead and manage multiple business development projects simultaneously, coordinating stakeholders, timelines, deliverables, and follow-through from planning through completion.
• Lead and facilitate business development meetings and working sessions, including scheduling, agenda development, meeting preparation, facilitation, documentation, and follow-up.
• Coordinate cross-functional meetings and initiatives to align teams on priorities, projects, events, and business development opportunities.
• Conduct research and provide data, insights, recommendations, and resources to support business development strategies and decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, resources, and business development practices.

Event & Customer Engagement

• Lead the planning and execution of customer, prospect, networking, community, conference, and business development events from strategy through post-event follow-up.
• Partner with AG, CRE and Corporate / Specialty leaders and Relationship Managers to establish event objectives, target audiences, content direction, and desired customer and business outcomes.
• Manage event logistics, including venues, vendors, invitations, registration, attendee communications, hospitality, AV, promotional materials, speakers, and day-of execution.
• Develop agendas, briefing materials, communications, and other content to support customer and prospect engagement.
• Track participation and evaluate event effectiveness to identify opportunities for future engagement and business development.

Marketing & Brand Partnership

• Serve as a key liaison between Business Development, Business Segment Marketing, Enterprise Marketing, Brand, Creative, and other internal partners.
• Coordinate the development of marketing materials, presentations, event communications, digital content, sponsorship assets, and other customer-facing resources.
• Provide business direction and context to marketing partners to ensure initiatives align with business priorities, target audiences, and customer needs.
• Support strategic marketing and brand initiatives that strengthen customer relationships, increase awareness, and support business development objectives.

Budget, Sponsorship & Resource Management

• Develop, maintain, and forecast business development budgets for AG, CRE, and Corporate/Specialty teams and verticals.
• Track expenses, commitments, sponsorships, event costs, and budget utilization, providing leaders with visibility into financial performance and future needs.
• Monitor sponsorships, memberships, conference participation, renewals, and related business development opportunities.
• Coordinate procurement, vendors, contracts, purchasing, promotional materials, and other resources necessary to support business development activities.
• Evaluate investments and opportunities based on business priorities, audience, cost, and potential value.

Salesforce, Data & Business Development Operations

• Serve as a key resource for Salesforce and business development tools, processes, reporting, and best practices.
• Support Relationship Managers and AG, CRE and Corporate/Specialty leaders with Salesforce training, data management, reporting, and effective system utilization.
• Develop and distribute reports and insights related to pipeline, referrals, prospecting, cross-selling, and other business development activities.
• Analyze internal and external data and research to identify opportunities and inform business development decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve data quality, reporting, tracking, and business development processes.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration

• Build strong relationships with AG, CRE and Corporate/Specialty leaders, Relationship Managers, Marketing, Brand, Creative, Finance, Procurement, Compliance, Operations, vendors, and other internal partners.
• Serve as a central point of coordination between business teams and internal support functions to move initiatives forward efficiently.
• Represent Business Development in cross-functional meetings and working groups and ensure alignment, communication, and follow-through.
• Share best practices and resources across teams to promote consistency and operational effectiveness.

Customer & Relationship Support

• Support Relationship Managers and AG, CRE, and Corporate / Specialty leaders in strengthening customer and prospect relationships through strategic events, outreach, communications, and engagement opportunities.
• Provide resources and coordination to support customer meetings, business development calls, community activities, and strategic relationship initiatives.
• Maintain a customer-focused approach while balancing business objectives, operational requirements, and the overall customer experience.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Understand and comply with bank policies, laws, regulations, and applicable BSA/AML requirements.
• Ensure business development activities, events, sponsorships, marketing materials, and vendor engagements adhere to applicable bank policies and requirements.
• Complete required compliance training and follow established procedures and controls.

The Ideal Candidate for This Role:

Knowledge, Skills, Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Project Management, or related field.
• Experience in business development, marketing, project management, event strategy and execution, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex projects, competing priorities, deadlines, budgets, and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong project management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop executive-ready presentations, agendas, reports, and business communications.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively work with and influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Salesforce, CRM platforms, data analysis, or business development tools.
• Experience managing budgets, vendors, procurement, sponsorships, and external business partners.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership, identify opportunities for improvement, and drive initiatives through successful completion.

Candidates must possess unrestricted work authorization and not require future sponsorship.

Compensation:

Compensation range (base pay): $63,288.00-$104,425.00

This role may have a specific starting pay within this range.

Final compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Work Environment:

It is anticipated that the incumbent in this role will work in a hybrid capacity, balancing in-person collaboration three (3) days a week with remote flexibility two (2) days a week. As part of our team, you'll experience the energy and relationship-building of face-to-face collaboration while still enjoying the flexibility of remote workdays. We provide the tools and technology to ensure seamless transitions between work environments, supporting your productivity wherever you are. Please note that work location is subject to change based on business needs.

Benefits Overview:

We offer a variety of benefits designed to keep you and your family physically and financially healthy. Not only do we offer a competitive salary and work-life balance, we offer benefits to match your needs:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• 401k, With Matching Contributions

• Time Off Programs

• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Dependent Care

• Employee Banking

• Growth Opportunities

• Tuition Assistance

• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance

Learn more about FNBO benefits here: https://www.fnbo.com/careers/benefits/.

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Job number: R-20261645

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