Business Development Officer

Bring your passion for people and business development to Openland!

Are you a natural relationship builder who loves connecting with businesses, organizations, and the community? Openland Credit Union is looking for a Business Development Officer to help expand our presence, build meaningful partnerships, and create new opportunities for growth.

In this role, you’ll spend your time out in the community developing relationships, identifying new prospects, attending events, and connecting businesses with the products and services Openland has to offer. If you’re self-motivated, comfortable creating your own opportunities, and energized by turning connections into long-term partnerships, this could be a great fit for you.

What You'll Do

As our Business Development Officer, you’ll:

• Build Openland’s brand recognition and market presence while identifying opportunities for new member and financial growth.
• Identify, research, develop, and maintain relationships with employers, businesses, organizations, and other potential partners.
• Build and manage a pipeline of qualified prospects and strategic partnerships.
• Maintain a consistent calling and outreach program focused on generating new deposit and loan business.
• Develop and manage a schedule of branch, business partner, and community partner visits to maximize results.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, opportunities, growth areas, and the competitive landscape.
• Monitor the effectiveness and ROI of business development activities and provide regular reporting on results and performance.
• Partner with Branch Operations, Business Banking, and other Openland teams to support growth and community involvement.
• Attend and participate in community and special events to represent Openland and promote our products and services, including some evening and weekend events.
• Help develop relationships with Residential Service Loan partners, including roofing, foundation, fencing, HVAC, and other service providers.
• Partner with our Community Engagement Officer on community outreach efforts.

These responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work expected in the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Employees may be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

Why Work With Us?

Here’s just a glimpse of the perks you'll enjoy at Openland Credit Union:

• Health benefits starting after just 30 days
• Performance-Based Monthly Incentives
• Paid time off starting on day one, plus holidays and Sundays off
• 401(k) options with a Student Loan Repayment Match
• Tuition reimbursement to support your growth
• Career advancement opportunities
• And much more!

Grow With Us

At Openland, we want our employees to build more than a career—we want them to have opportunities to grow, develop, and make an impact. As a Business Development Officer, you’ll have the opportunity to build relationships across the organization and throughout the communities we serve while playing a direct role in Openland’s continued growth.

Bring your ideas, your initiative, and your passion for connecting with people—we’ll give you opportunities to keep developing along the way.

• A college degree.
• Two to five years of similar or related experience, including experience gained through preparatory roles.
• Strong relationship-building, networking, and communication skills.
• The confidence and initiative to prospect, make connections, and develop new business opportunities.
• The ability to work independently, manage your schedule, and remain accountable for results.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills to manage prospects, partnerships, and business development activities.
• A willingness to represent Openland at community and business events, including occasional evening and weekend events.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with teams across the credit union.

At Openland, you’ll be part of a team that values Integrity, Innovation, Impact, and being Invested in the people and communities we serve. We’re proud to be recognized as a Houston Chronicle Top Workplace, and we work hard to create an environment where employees can build their careers, contribute ideas, and make a difference. Ready for more responsibility, more opportunity, and more ways to make an impact? Apply today and see what’s possible at Openland Credit Union.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The physical and environmental conditions listed below are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

This position involves:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLAand other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitativeproductivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal,state and local standards
• May require standing, lifting, or extended computer use
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.