Small Business Connect Specialist (Call Center Business Banker) Naperville IL

Job Opportunity At U.S. Bank

At U.S. Bank, we're on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.

Job Description

The Small Business Connect Specialist delivers exceptional customer service aligned with U.S. Bank Core Values while providing comprehensive financial solutions to small business clients with annual revenues up to $2.5 million. This role focuses on driving growth through proactive outbound calling, supporting branch-based small business clients, and leveraging digital tools to build strong, trusted relationships. Responsibilities include identifying customer needs, opening and servicing accounts, recommending appropriate product solutions, and achieving assigned sales, revenue, and growth goals. The Specialist actively collaborates with branch partners, and internal business lines to generate referral opportunities and refers clients to Business Banking or other U.S. Bancorp partners as additional needs are identified. This is a hybrid role operating in a call-center environment with no in-person customer interaction. The position requires working three days per week at the assigned call center location.

Basic Qualifications - Requires National Mortgage Licensing Service (NMLS) registration under the terms of the S.A.F.E. Act of 2008 and Regulation Z and ongoing compliance with all legal or regulatory registration requirements, including, but not limited to maintaining a satisfactory criminal and credit record - Typically has a Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience - Five or more years of customer service, sales and/or prospecting experience

Preferred Skills/Experience - Comprehensive knowledge of applicable bank and branch policies, procedures and support systems - Comprehensive knowledge of cash flow management and business credit underwriting and demonstrates the ability to confidently communicate with underwriters - Demonstrates excellent customer service in accordance with the U.S. Bank Core Values and provides comprehensive financial solutions to small businesses with annual revenues less than $2.5 million - Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills and can convey business recommendation in an effective manner - Understanding of banking operations, product knowledge, sales, new business development, customer service/relations, and community relations

Shift - 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm CST

Location expectations This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.

If there's anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits:

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $29.23 - $38.94