Business Development Specialist

Job Summary The Business Development Specialist works closely with assigned sales executives and other members of the Business Development team to support the company's business development initiatives. This role involves coordinating procedures and initiatives for the new business review process and providing crucial support for sales executives and leadership. The role may also engage in client-facing business development support and interact with consultants and advisors throughout the new business sale cycle. Essential Job Functions Support the 3-year strategic plan by identifying new leads, accounts, and business opportunities in the assigned verticals. - (35%) Align resources, coordinate virtual technology efforts, and support sales executives to ensure a successful overview of new prospect clients for the Executive members of the organization. - (25%) Monitor market trends and competitor activities. Manage pipeline reporting/activity tracking. Provide enterprise recurring and non-recurring Business Development reporting and updates. - (20%) Assist sales executive in developing, writing, and designing proposals, RFP responses, and other client-facing documents. - (10%) First line of defense to ensure that the new business process is in compliance with regulatory requirements. Resource for examinations as needed for requested materials, etc. - (10%) Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED 2+ years experience in business development, sales or marketing Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration or related field 3+ years experience supporting Business development/Sales teams in Credit Card and/or Fintech sales environment Skills Business Development Planning Sales Presentations Sales Pipeline Client Prospecting Project Management Sales Insights Salesforce Platform Reports To: Senior Director and above Direct Reports: 0 Work Environment Normal office environment. (Remote or Hybrid), 3 to 4 days per month are required in office if within 60 miles of a posted Bread Financial location. Travel Ability to travel up to 10% annually Physical and Mental Requirements Communicate/Hearing Communicate/Talking Move/Traverse Stationary Position/Seated Typing/Writing Maintain focus in high pressure or fast-paced work environment Other Duties This job description is illustrative of the types of duties typically performed by this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of each and every essential function of the job. Because job content may change from time to time, the Company reserves the right to add and/or delete essential functions from this job at any time. Salary Range $69,900.00 - $126,600.00 California: $80,400.00 - $158,300.00 Colorado: $69,900.00 - $133,000.00 New York: $76,900.00 - $158,300.00 Washington: $73,400.00 - $145,600.00 Maryland: $73,400.00 - $139,300.00 Washington DC: $80,400.00 - $145,600.00 Illinois: $69,900.00 - $139,300.00 New Jersey: $80,400.00 - $145,600.00 Vermont: $69,900.00 - $126,600.00 Ohio: $69,900.00 - $126,600.00 Maine: $69,900.00 - $126,600.00 Connecticut: $76,900.00 - $139,300.00 Virginia: $69,900.00 - $126,600.00 Employment Conditions You must be work authorized in the United States on a full time basis without the need for any sponsorship now or in the future from any employer or organization. The Company cannot offer employment to F-1 (student) visa holders. Benefits Bread Financial offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and other voluntary benefits (including basic and optional life insurance, supplemental medical plans, and short and long-term disability) to eligible associates (regular full-time associates scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more) and their spouses/domestic partners, and child(ren) under the age of 26. New associate elected coverage begins on date of hire (with the exception of disability coverage which has a 6-month waiting period). Six weeks of 100% paid parental leave for eligible parents is available after a 180-day waiting period. Hired associates can immediately enroll in Bread Financial's 401(k) plan. All associates receive 11 paid holidays. Associates have discretion in managing their time away from work through the Flexible Time Off (FTO) program and may need to notify and receive approval from their manager prior to taking the time off. Associates (except those located in Illinois) receive 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year. Illinois associates receive 40 hours of Illinois PSST upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year and 40 hours of Illinois Paid Leave upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year. Illinois Paid Leave must be used before associates in Illinois will be approved to take FTO. Hired associates will be able to elect the purchase company stock during offering periods in June and December. You will be eligible for an annual incentive bonus based on individual and company performance. EEO and Legal Statements Bread Financial offers competitive pay, a comprehensive selection of benefit options including 401(k). The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Any applicant offered employment will be required to establish that they are legally authorized to work in the United States for the Company. The Company participates in E-Verify. The Company will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act. Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended, and all applicable state/local laws. The Company will provide accommodations to applicants needing accommodations to complete the application process. Applicants with disabilities may contact the Company to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact the Recruiting Team at View email address on click.appcast.io. Job Family Sales Job Type Regular #J-18808-Ljbffr