Business Development Manager

Status: Permanent
Type of Contract: Permanent
Schedule: Full-Time
Location: Toronto, Ontario

At National Bank Optimum Mortgage, we specialize in providing tailored mortgage solutions that reflect real life. We're looking for a Business Development Manager to lead strategic growth in Southwestern Ontario, focused on expanding and managing mortgage fundings from referral sources and mortgage brokers.

This role is an opportunity to be the face of Optimum Mortgage in your market—delivering exceptional service backed by a strong support team in underwriting, management, and administration.

Your role :

• Drive Growth: Develop and execute a proactive business plan to expand mortgage fundings through referral sources and mortgage brokers.
• Sales Leadership: Execute targeted outbound calling, lead generation, networking, and relationship management strategies.
• Client Service: Deliver exceptional experiences to clients by offering personalized and practical mortgage solutions.
• Relationship Management: Cultivate and expand relationships with brokers and referral partners across the region.
• Market Insight: Stay informed on client needs, market trends, competition, and economic indicators.
• Risk Management: Ensure mortgage applications align with risk appetite, maintaining quality and compliance.
• Brand Representation: Act as a trusted and professional ambassador of the Optimum Mortgage and National Bank brands.

Your team:

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to shape your career while helping clients achieve their homeownership dreams. You'll work with a diverse range of clients, using your expertise to create innovative solutions and overcome barriers to homeownership. As part of a client-focused team of six Business Development Managers that report to the Sr Manager, Regional Sales, you'll provide exceptional service and delivering the best outcomes for clients, regardless of their financial background. With the support, training, and resources to grow, you'll make a real impact while advancing your career.

Prerequisites :

• A post-secondary degree in a related field
• At least 8 years of experience in mortgage lending and sales
• A proven record of implementing successful business development strategies
• Comfort with Microsoft Office and an openness to learning new digital tools
• Full proficiency in English (spoken and written)
• Ability to travel around Southwestern Ontario

Languages:

English

Skills

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Business Development

Communication

Emotional Intelligence

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Accountability

Client-focused

Learning Agility

Standards Compliance

Listening

Your benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.

* Health and wellness program, including many options

* Flexible group insurance

* Generous pension plan

* Employee Share Ownership Plan

* Employee and Family Assistance Program

* Preferential banking services

* Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives

* Telemedicine service

* Virtual sleep clinic

These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.

We're putting people first

We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people.   Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees.

We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Come live your ambitions with us!