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Are you interested in the banking sector? Do you have a sales mentality? A fellow BNC (Business Network Chicago) member posted a note on the daily jobs digest email that Fifth Third Bank is adding to their small business banking team. Full job description and directions to apply are below. Good luck!
Fifth Third is hiring 25 Small Business Bankers throughout Chicago and Northern Illiniois/Indiana.
This newly created position reports directly to the Financial Center Manager and consists of 80% outside sales. Successful candidates begin a four month training program on August 24, 2009.
3-10 years banking and outside sales experience required.
GENERAL FUNCTION:
The Small Business Banker (SBB) is responsible for providing business and consumer products and services to small business customers with aggregate borrowing needs of less than $500,000 and sales of up to $3 million. Manage the financial center small business portfolio including developing, retaining and growing customer relationships. Identify new business and cross-sell opportunities. Demonstrate Fifth Third Bank Core Values in all actions: Integrity, Teamwork & Collaboration, Respect & Inclusion, and Accountability.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Pro-actively call (both in-person and by phone) potential and existing customers to successfully retain and grow small business relationships.
· Identify cross sell opportunities by consistently profiling all customers to recognize the total banking needs and increase products per household.
· Develop, maintain and cooperate with key internal partners (such as business banking, commercial, treasury management, mortgage, etc.) to ensure customer relationships are aligned to the appropriate areas of expertise.
· Develop detailed plans to meet or exceed assigned sales and customer service goals.
· Responsible for completing all training on schedule including small business sales, prospecting, networking and product knowledge.
· Originate deposit accounts, completing all required opening and documentation procedures.
· Originate, manage, and report blitz activity for the assigned Financial Center business products.
· Originate business credit applications, forwarding completed applications to the BLC for credit decisions.
· Complete administrative duties related to loans and depository accounts.
· Community outreach including placing outbound phone calls, employer on-site meetings, conducting educational seminars, and being active in the community (e.g. local events, chamber of commerce).
· Coach and mentor branch team to uncover small business sales opportunities and drive referrals.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
· College degree or equivalent experience.
· Prior sales experience in a goal and/or commission-based environment.
· Effective communication in written, verbal, and presentation formats.
· Organizational, problem-solving and teamwork abilities.
· Self-discipline and self-motivation.
· Ability to understand retail policies and procedures in order to utilize good judgment in making sound decisions.
· Ability to present a professional image to the public.
· Ability to perform math functions with capability to analyze credit and financial information.
· Computer skills such as MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
WORKING CONDITIONS:
· Normal office environment with little exposure to dust, noise, temperature and the like.
· Extended viewing of CRT screen.
· Moderate local travel.
If interested, contact Jenny Taylor Ton at contact info below.
Jenny Taylor Ton
Corporate Recruiter
Fifth Third Bank
Chicago, IL
312-704-5527
jenny.ton@53.com
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