Hybrid Small Business Advisor bei Gulf Winds Credit Union

About Gulf Winds

Gulf Winds Credit Union offers innovative financial tools that give our members freedom to live life with their finances under control. Since our founding in 1954, we have grown from a single branch in Pensacola, Florida, to a regional institution with over $1 billion in assets and 83,000+ members across Florida, Alabama, and Georgia. From daily banking needs to investment services, our members aren’t treated like an account number, but as part of the family.

Our Values

We are guided by our core values of Integrity, Care, Growth, and Innovation and are dedicated to our members, our community and each other.

Integrity
We own our decisions and actions by doing the right thing, learning from our mistakes, and taking responsibility.

Care
We help members meet their goals by listening to understand and offering the best solutions, placing kindness above all else.

Growth
We set ambitious goals, provide personal development opportunities, and encourage results.

Innovation
We challenge the status quo to enhance the member’s experience and solve tomorrow’s challenges today.

Working at Gulf Winds

Working at Gulf Winds is not just a job, it’s a career. We’re hiring collaborative, motivated people who want to love what they do. We are forward-thinking and family oriented. We recognize and reward excellent member service and have fun while working hard. When you join the team, you can expect:

• Open and transparent communication with your leaders
• Consistent coaching and opportunities to improve performance.
• Collaborative and team-focused environments
• Short and long-term professional development
• Opportunity to participate in cross-functional projects.

With you on our team we can achieve our vision of becoming the leading and most trusted credit union on the Gulf Coast.

Job Description

Pay Range: Starting at $58,000

Application Deadline: 8/27/2025

Role:

The Small Business Advisor supports the Commercial Department by tracking member-business development activities, preparing reports, managing schedules, and assisting with operational improvements. This role is crucial for optimizing workflows and enhancing team communication. Key responsibilities involve both administrative and member-facing tasks to ensure efficient lending operations. This position is responsible for proactively growing and deepening relationships with both existing and new small business members. This position will deepen the member relationship by presenting product and service solutions that meet the members' needs and financial goals. These products and services include deposits, treasury and credit solutions. As well as referring related products and services. In addition, the position will reach out into the community by visiting businesses, making outbound calls to members and may conduct educational seminars in the community. Candidates must handle multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and adapt to changing demands while demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and effective teamwork. Will collaborate closely with the VP of Commercial to align with strategic goals and implement a plan to rapidly grow the size of our commercial portfolio.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
Provides administrative support to the Commercial Loan Department throughout the processing and closing of loans.

Follows the sales management process ensuring a regular calling program to members and prospects is in place in order to generate high quality new deposits and loan business from existing members and prospects.

Meet with existing members and prospects through personal calling efforts and other contacts to discuss business needs and recommend ways in which the Credit Union can help provide business solutions to all their financial needs.

Works with borrowing members to procure updated financial information on an ongoing basis.

Communicates lending decisions to members.

Serves as a representative in various civic and community functions to further enhance the Credit Unions’ image and develop additional business.

Provides administrative support to the Commercial Department throughout the processing and closing of loans and collects supporting documents for processing and loan approval.

Performs other job duties as assigned.

Performance Measurements:

1. Originate $600k in new business loans per quarter.
2. Contribute to deposit growth which will be tied to the loan portfolio (e.g. 10% deposit-to-loan ratio).
3. Maintain a healthy portfolio with delinquencies under 2%.
4. Referrals are handled expeditiously; loan interviews are conducted in a professional manner; all information is gathered accurately; rates and pricing are quoted accurately.
5. Strong relationships exist with business referral sources; referral rate is successful.
6. Community involvement or business development events attended.
7. Audits show all transactions and activity to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

Knowledge and Skills:

Experience: Three years to five years of similar or related experience.

Education: (1) A bachelor's degree, or (2) achievement of formal certifications recognized in the
industry as equivalent to a bachelor's degree (e.g., information technology certifications in lieu of a degree).

Interpersonal Skills: Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization for the purpose of first-level conflict resolution, building relationships, and soliciting cooperation. Discussions involve a higher degree of confidentiality and discretion, requiring diplomacy and tact in communication.

Other Skills: Effective organizational, multi-tasking and prioritization skills
' Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
' Ability to work independently without supervision
' Ability to provide exceptional member satisfaction to retain and grow member business relationship
' Ability to travel if required to perform the essential job functions
' Must possess a working knowledge of current lending practices and policies and commercial loan documentation.
' Must be detail oriented, with excellent time management and organizational skills.

Physical
Requirements:

Work Environment: The position is based in-office in our Pensacola, FL market, operates primarily in an office setting, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, printers, and phones. This position requires consistent presence in the office to effectively collaborate with team members and fulfill job responsibilities. The normal expected work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30a.m. to 5:00p.m. Occasional after-hours work or travel may be required to meet project deadlines or attend conferences, seminars, or client meetings. Must adhere to safety rules and regulations.

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.

Gulf Winds is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Drug Free Workplace.