Business Development Specialist- Fort Worth

About the position

EECU is seeking a Business Development Specialist to support Business Development Management and Community Events & Sponsorship Management. This role, under the direction of the Director, Schools & Community Relations, is responsible for creating, building, maintaining, and growing effective long-term relationships with schools, community partners, and Select Employee Groups to enhance EECU’s image, reputation, and brand awareness. The specialist will generate consistent and positive exposure of EECU through events and sponsorships, managing all aspects from opportunity creation and securing resources to gathering team members and materials, pre and post communications, and tracking the return on marketing investment.

Responsibilities

  • Creates, builds, maintains, and grows effective long-term relationships with schools, community partners, and Select Employee Groups.
  • Enhances EECU’s image, reputation, and brand awareness.
  • Generates consistent and positive exposure of EECU through events and sponsorships.
  • Manages all aspects of events and sponsorships, including creation, securing opportunities, gathering necessary team members and materials, pre and post communications with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Tracks and measures the return on marketing investment of events and sponsorships.
  • Ensures compliance of all Federal and State rules and regulations pertaining but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, Bank Bribery Act, NCUA Privacy Regulations, Reg DD, Reg E, Reg CC, Reg Z, Reg B, FCRA/FACTA, and Service Members Civil Relief.
  • Attends initial and ongoing annual Bank Secrecy Act training.

Requirements

  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Considerable experience in developing and making presentations to the public
  • Strong leadership and negotiation skills
  • Ability to develop, organize and manage effective events
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and communications skills
  • Thorough knowledge of credit union products and services
  • Effective planning, project management and multi-tasking skills
  • Effective decision making and problem-solving skills
  • Skilled in Microsoft office software applications – Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Critical thinking (logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses)
  • Valid TX driver's license and insurability
  • Ability to travel up to 75% within the Dallas/Fort Worth area (Northeast Tarrant County and Collin County area) to meet clients, attend meetings, and support various field operations
  • Good credit history (EECU will evaluate credit history in compliance with applicable law)
  • Must clear background check including employment, criminal, and drug screen if offered a position
  • College degree required with a major in communications, business or industry-related field preferred
  • Minimum of one year’s experience in business development/public relations activities required
  • Able to plan, organize and balance multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Able to communicate effectively with people at all organizational levels and make a favorable impression
  • Confident and comfortable making presentations or interacting with people in social and business settings, representing the credit union in a positive and professional manner
  • Able to interact professionally with internally and external members from all organizational levels
  • Ability to operate and lead effectively under pressure
  • Must be able to make sound independent decisions
  • Must be able to resolve problems independently
  • Must be self-directed and able to motivate others
  • Able to prioritize tasks and follow-up for successful completion
  • Able to adhere to established deadlines and budgets

Benefits

  • Best-in-class benefits
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