SVP, Business Development Officer – SBA, CRE

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🕒 September 30

🌵 Arizona, New York, +2 more states – Remote

🌵 Arizona – Remote 🗽 New York – Remote 🤠 Texas – Remote ⛷️ Utah – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

💰 Business Development (BDR)

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AVANA Companies

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11 - 50 employees

Founded 2002

🏗️ Construction

🏨 Hospitality

📦 Logistics

Construction • Hospitality • Logistics

AVANA Companies is a financial services provider specializing in tailored lending and investment solutions aimed at fostering growth in various sectors, particularly in hospitality and commercial real estate. They empower entrepreneurs and communities through strategic financing options, including private credit investments and bespoke loan solutions. Their commitment extends to social impact, with initiatives designed to enhance community development and create job opportunities.

📋 Description

• Originate, structure, and close CRE and SBA 504 loans, including owner-occupied, investor, construction, and SBA 504 loans • Source and qualify deals by evaluating borrower financials and collateral against underwriting policy • Partner with underwriting and closing teams to ensure smooth and timely funding • Build, maintain, and manage a deal pipeline, closing 3–4 requests per quarter and meeting loan production goals • Provide leadership feedback on market opportunities, product enhancements, and competitive positioning • Cultivate relationships with commercial real estate developers, brokers, industry professionals, and existing clients • Leverage networks to produce on a national level • Attend industry events, trade shows, and networking functions • Educate clients and partners on loan programs and financing options • Contribute to best practices, training materials, and internal processes • Collaborate with marketing and credit teams to increase pipeline size and deal close rate • Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture aligned with the company’s mission and values

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field • 8+ years of sales experience in the CRE and SBA field • Strong interest in financial service industry and desire to develop a successful career in sales function • Excellent business development, negotiation and relationship management skills • Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret financial data, identify key risk factors, CRE financing structures and make recommendations accordingly • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to articulate recommendations effectively • Self-starter with ability to work independently and achieve sales targets • Ability to work in a fast-paced and multi-national environment • Ability to multi-task, solve problems and think quickly • Eager to learn and has a winning mindset • Proficient in AI tools to conduct agentic analysis on transactions and deploy tools to maximize production • Availability during core business hours (Arizona time) • Occasional travel to the Peoria, AZ office may be required

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus commission / bonus based on loan production • Comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental and 401(k) • Opportunities for professional development and advancement • Remote work option • Reliable high-speed internet and dedicated workspace expected for remote employees