Business Development Specialist

Business Development Specialist Are you energized by connecting with people, building relationships, and making a meaningful impact in the community? We're looking for a Business Development Specialist to grow membership and promote financial wellness through outreach events, financial literacy workshops, and partnerships with the Center for Financial Empowerment. Hybrid Work Arrangement This role is based out of our Sahara office location in Las Vegas, NV . The majority of time is spent at community events and partner locations engaging prospective members, opening new accounts, and helping individuals access the financial solutions they need. Language Requirements Bilingual (English/Spanish) required What You’ll Do Community Engagement & Outreach Represent the credit union at financial literacy workshops, outreach events, and partner engagements Deliver presentations and promote membership benefits and financial solutions Build relationships with community partners to expand outreach opportunities Actively engage attendees to generate leads and new memberships Lead Generation & Member Acquisition Solicit and secure new memberships and financial product applications Interview prospective members to understand needs and recommend solutions Follow up on event leads to convert interest into active memberships and funded accounts Maintain ownership of field‑initiated relationships through activation Collaboration & Sales Performance Partner with Branch, Marketing, and Business Development teams to support onboarding and outreach efforts Meet assigned goals for memberships, loan applications, and engagement metrics Track outreach activity, leads, and results, reporting performance to leadership What You Bring Experience 2+ years in sales, banking, customer service, marketing, or community engagement preferred Experience presenting to groups or participating in outreach events is a plus Proven ability to meet performance or sales goals Education Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required Skills & Competencies Strong relationship‑building and communication skills Confident presenter with an outgoing, proactive approach Ability to generate leads and manage a sales pipeline Organized, self‑motivated, and results‑driven Comfortable using CRM systems and Microsoft365 tools Bilingual (English/Spanish) required Work Environment Majority of work performed in the field at community events and partner locations Frequent local travel required; occasional evening or weekend events Some administrative work performed in an office setting Why Join Us? Make a real impact helping individuals access financial services Represent a trusted, community‑focused credit union Enjoy a dynamic role that combines sales, outreach, and relationship building Be part of a collaborative team focused on growth and community empowerment The expected hourly pay range for this role at Rize Federal Credit Union is $28.00-$35.00. Actual compensation is determined by experience, education, skills, internal equity, and other job‑related factors. As part of the hiring process, candidates who receive a contingent offer will undergo a background investigation, which may include employment verification, credit review, criminal records search, Social Security verification, and government registry checks. Candidates must also meet eligibility requirements to be bonded under a fidelity bond. Rize Federal Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr