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AVANA Companies

SVP, Business Development Officer – SBA & CRE

AVANA Companies

. Originate, structure and close CRE loans, including owner-occupied, investor, construction and SBA 504 loans .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Originate, structure and close CRE loans, including owner-occupied, investor, construction and SBA 504 loans
  • Source and qualify deals by evaluating borrower financials and collateral against underwriting policies
  • Partner with underwriting and closing teams to ensure timely funding
  • Build and manage a deal pipeline targeting 3–4 closed requests per quarter
  • Meet or exceed quarterly and annual 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 generate business nationally
  • Attend industry events, trade shows and networking functions
  • Educate clients and partners on loan products 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
  • Track annual loan production, self-sourcing, submission quality, approval rates, referral-network growth, pipeline growth, client satisfaction and retention

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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 transaction and deploy tools to maximize production
  • Availability during core business hours (Arizona time)
  • Reliable high-speed internet and dedicated workspace for remote work

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive base salary plus commission / bonus based on loan production
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and 401(k)
  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement
  • Remote work option
  • Reliable high-speed internet and a dedicated workspace for remote employees
  • Occasional travel to the Peoria, AZ office for team meetings and trainings