<p>Business Development Officer - VA Bankers Title</p> <p>Bankers Title is seeking a driven, relationship-focused Business Development Officer to accelerate growth and expand our presence across Virginia and neighboring states. The ideal candidate must have experience in title insurance or real estate lending transactions, including mortgage lending, commercial real estate lending, or a commercial real estate legal support capacity. If you excel at building partnerships, generating new business, and representing a respected brand in the title and real estate industry, this role places you at the center of our strategic expansion.</p> <p>What You'll Do</p> <ul> <li> <p>Lead strategic business development initiatives to increase market share and profitability.</p> </li><li> <p>Build and strengthen referral networks with lenders, attorneys, realtors, builders, and other industry partners.</p> </li><li> <p>Conduct a minimum of 50 prospecting and relationship-building outreach calls per month within Virginia, with occasional travel to surrounding states.</p> </li><li> <p>Deliver exceptional client service through proactive and consistent communication.</p> </li><li> <p>Identify new ownership and growth opportunities in collaboration with senior leadership.</p> </li><li> <p>Increase both internal and external referral penetration.</p> </li><li> <p>Represent Bankers Title at industry events and participate in relevant professional organizations.</p> </li><li> <p>Plan and host training seminars for clients and prospective partners.</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborate on agency communications, social media, and marketing initiatives.</p> </li></ul> <p>What We're Looking For</p> <ul> <li> <p>Candidates must reside in Virginia and be based out of our main office, with the ability to travel extensively (approximately 75% of the time).</p> </li><li> <p>Proven sales and marketing experience with a strong emphasis on relationship building.</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills (written and verbal)</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to adapt, negotiate, and creatively solve problems.</p> </li><li> <p>Availability to attend early-morning and after-hours events as needed.</p> </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li> <p>Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and/or 5+ years of experience in commercial banking, title insurance, or real estate lending.</p> </li><li> <p>Minimum of 3 years of sales and marketing experience required.</p> </li></ul> <p>Minimum of 3 years real estate transaction experience required</p> <p>What We Offer</p> <ul> <li> <p>Competitive salary plus commission</p> </li><li> <p>Comprehensive benefits package, including:</p> </li><li> <p>Health, dental, and vision insurance</p> </li><li> <p>Employer-paid life insurance</p> </li><li> <p>Retirement plan with 6% employer match</p> </li><li> <p>Paid time off and holidays</p> </li><li> <p>Employee Assistance Program</p> </li></ul>