SBA Business Development Officer

Bitly

Regional Director of SBA lending at Provide, empowering entrepreneurs through financing. Leading origination and closing of government-guaranteed small business loans.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify and develop qualified prospects for SBA loan products through centers of influence
Work directly with applicants to assess SBA eligibility and Fifth Third credit qualifications
Ensure adherence to the SBA SOP and Fifth Third credit policy while keeping the customer at the center
Work with product partners to analyze, evaluate, and develop a tailored relationship strategy for each client or prospect
Attend community and/or specific industry forums, conferences, and/or meetings to broaden relationship networks and referral sources
Utilize the organization’s value proposition to articulate the advantages of obtaining financing through a tech-enabled lender
Effectively retain and grow long-term profitable client relationships
Plan and conduct relationship-strategy and relationship-review meetings with product partners
Coordinate client-facing activities, including credit support and other product partners
Conduct thorough effective pre-call planning, One Bank consultative sales approach, and prompt post-call follow-up
Partner with internal stakeholders on credit requests, and adhere to established portfolio management guidelines
Monitor ongoing customer financial performance, condition, and industry trends to ensure acceptable risk

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive knowledge of U.S. Small Business Administration loan programs
Minimum of five years of SBA sales experience
Proven ability to build new and existing client business and provide a positive client experience
Strong business acumen, including detailed analysis, review of financial statements, and understanding of basic accounting principles
Ability to assess client needs, drivers of profitability, and corporate/personal lifecycle-optimizing financial solutions
Effective problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks
Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills, specifically experience in face-to-face negotiations and group presentations
Proven ability to work in a team-based sales environment
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office software

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits programs to support physical, financial, emotional and social well-being

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Hard Skills & Tools

SBA loan programsfinancial analysisfinancial statement reviewaccounting principlesrelationship strategyconsultative salesportfolio managementrisk assessmentcredit qualificationsclient needs assessment

Soft Skills

client relationship managementproblem-solvinganalytical skillscommunication skillsnegotiation skillsteam collaborationorganizational skillsprioritizationcustomer servicebusiness acumen