What are the responsibilities and job description for the BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT position at The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates?
The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates (The League) is seeking a Business Development Consultant to join our Business Development Team. We're looking for a results-driven professional skilled in consultative sales, relationship-building, and influencing others. Ideal candidates understand customer service principles, needs assessment, service quality, and effective sales and marketing strategies. If you excel at identifying customer needs, delivering exceptional service, and presenting solutions with confidence and collaboration, we encourage you to apply.
The League provides a platform for advocacy, collaboration, and innovation, representing 374 credit unions in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia and their 33.4 million members, as well as $467.9 billion in assets. The League is the voice of credit unions, leading efforts in advocacy, industry engagement, and community impact. LEVERAGE, the service corporation of The League, is an industry leader in delivering innovative business solutions, from operational tools and growth strategies to cooperative resources, designed to help financial institutions solve complex challenges and stay competitive.
As a Business Development Consultant, you will play a key role in marketing and selling LEVERAGE products and services to credit unions while identifying emerging opportunities that support The League's growth and revenue goals. You will lead the planning and coordination of events that promote our solutions, develop strong relationships with partner vendors, and collaborate with them on joint initiatives such as calls, presentations, and lunch-and-learns. In this role, you will guide credit unions in assessing their needs and identifying tailored LEVERAGE solutions, prepare and deliver proposals, secure new and renewed contracts, and support customers through the implementation process.
Our Business Development Consultant's will stay current on all LEVERAGE offerings and industry trends, follow up with existing clients to ensure satisfaction, and proactively address issues by coordinating with management, vendors, and customers. You will also work closely with product managers to execute product-specific sales and marketing plans-leveraging data analytics-while maintaining thorough records and updating Salesforce with key credit union insights, activity notes, and contact information. Additionally, you will assist leadership with sales forecasting, contribute to the development of new or enhanced products and services, serve as a liaison to assigned leadership councils, and bring forward creative, innovative ideas that help credit unions stay informed on industry trends and evolving solutions.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in a management-related or business field preferred.
- 2-5 years of related experience in business development, customer service, sales, or a consultative role.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Knowledge of the credit union movement-its history, development, and philosophy-is strongly preferred.
Work Schedule:
As a Business Development Consultant, the standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional commitments during evenings and weekends. The position requires frequent travel, which may involve both airline and car transportation. Therefore, a valid driver's license is required.
How to Apply
If this role sounds like the right fit for you, please complete our brief online application-it takes less than five minutes. After submitting your application, you'll receive a link to complete a short assessment. Both steps are required to move forward in the hiring process.
Why Work at The League?
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a team member-centric culture, offering competitive salaries, and providing exceptional benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending account
- Generous paid time off and volunteer time off
- 14 paid holidays
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Professional development funding and tuition reimbursement
At The League, we prioritize a strong workplace culture, work-life balance, and meaningful team member engagement-all while staying dedicated to our mission of supporting credit unions and the communities they serve.