Business Development Officer

Coface

Business Development Officer selling financial products in the Midwest. Achieving revenue objectives through client acquisition and retention while navigating a competitive market.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in B2B sales, particularly in financial and insurance solutions, with a strong focus on client acquisition and retention. Proficient in cold-calling and building a robust network to drive business growth in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

B2B Sales ExperienceTrade Credit Insurance KnowledgeCold-Calling SkillsClient Acquisition and RetentionP&C License or Ability to Obtain

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Hard Skills

Consultative SalesLead GenerationSales AnalysisPortfolio ManagementMarket Research

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsSelf-MotivatedTeam CollaborationInitiative Taking

Certifications & Qualifications

P&C License

Industry Keywords

Financial SolutionsBankingInsuranceCold CallingClient Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Achieves annual revenue objectives through consultative sales to new clients and renewal of existing policies
Builds a portfolio of business that will align with Coface strategic growth and retention goals
Builds an active pipeline of qualified prospects, generating leads from banks and insurance agencies, and from direct cold calling to business owners and CFO's
Markets and sells a specialized financial product (domestic and export credit insurance and other credit related services) to corporations within assigned regions
Services new and existing clients by monitoring their programs and coverage
Researches and recommend prospects for new business opportunities as well as researching and analyzing sales options
Attends workshops to learn more technical and professional skills for the job
Stays current with trends and competitors to identify improvements or recommend new products

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Minimum 3 years’ proven experience selling B2B; financial, banking or insurance solutions a plus
Trade Credit Insurance a plus
Cold-calling and new business skills required
Someone accustomed to working in a very fast paced environment with a high volume of activity
Proven track record in client acquisition, as well as retention
Strong communication skill, both written and verbal
Robust network in designated territory
Ability to take initiative and be self-motivated, as well as work collaboratively in a team environment when needed
Have a P&C License or ability to pass P&C course and licensing 60 days post start date

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
dental
vision
FSA
life insurance
disability coverage
Paid vacation
sick days
personal days
floating holiday
company holidays
Remote work options
flexible schedules
Sales Training programs
mentorship opportunities
Positive work environment
diverse teams
team building activities
social events