Business Development Manager

Area(s) of interest:
Advisory services, Commercial banking
Location(s):
Kamloops, Kelowna, Prince George
A career as a Business Development Manager in the Equipment Financing team at National Bank means acting as a trusted financing partner for businesses operating in equipment intensive industries. This role allows you to have a direct impact on client growth and long term success thanks to your expertise in equipment financing, financial analysis, and relationship development.
You work closely with business owners and internal partners to structure financing solutions that support investment, productivity, and expansion. In this role, you focus on understanding client challenges and translating them into sustainable and profitable financing strategies.
Your role
Create and implement strategies to grow equipment loans and leases in your territory
Build and maintain relationships with clients and referral partners in equipment-driven industries
Review financial statements and make credit recommendations for complex transactions
Manage credit and leasing applications, including documentation and approvals
Work with internal teams to ensure solutions meet client needs and align with risk standards
Spot market opportunities and suggest improvements for sales and financing processes
Your team
The Equipment Financing team supports Canadian businesses by providing tailored leasing and financing solutions that enable growth and operational efficiency across multiple industries.
Within the Equipment Financing department, you are part of a collaborative team of business development professionals and report to a people leader within the sales organization. Your team stands out for its entrepreneurial mindset, strong market knowledge, and commitment to delivering practical financing solutions. A hybrid work environment and flexible schedule support a healthy balance between professional and personal priorities.
The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on learning through action, allow you to master your role and develop new areas of expertise. You always have access to resources like the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Center, and coaching or mentoring.
Requirements
Hold a university certificate with a minimum of five years of experience in financial services sales, or a bachelor’s degree with experience in financing or business development
Demonstrated experience in equipment financing, leasing, or credit based sales within equipment intensive industries
Strong ability to analyze financial statements and structure credit recommendations
Experience managing complex sales cycles and higher value transactions
Proficiency in using business systems and financial tools to manage client portfolios and credit processes
Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout the assigned territory to meet clients and develop business relationships in person
Soft skills to add in competencies
Ability to build and maintain trusted client and partner relationships
Strong collaboration skills when working with internal partners and stakeholders
Capacity to prioritize effectively in a fast paced, results driven environment
High level of integrity and respect for confidentiality
Analytical mindset with a solution oriented approach
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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 such as:
Health and wellness program, including many options
Employee Share Ownership Plan
Employee and family assistance program
Preferential banking services
Involvement in community initiatives
Virtual sleep clinic
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 value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.
Making a bold move in a people-first environment
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 people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.
We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?
Why work at National Bank?For an environment that supports your career pathThere are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.
For an inclusive and diverse environmentWe foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?
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