Small Business Banker

At Valley Bank, we believe in people's growth potential. We invest in it. We protect it. We focus it. For nearly 100 years, we've been the Bank that clients from every industry turn to for our expertise, strategies, and advice--building the kind of trust that can fuel every goal. We are the leading relationship bank built for growth--with over $60 billion in assets, 3,800 experts, and more than 200 consumer branches and commercial banking offices in communities across the US. At Valley, we're all driven by an ambition that goes deeper than just having a job. That's why when you work for us, we make it our goal to help you focus on what drives you--working to turn your passions and strengths into assets you can use to propel your ambitions and build the professional legacy you want. Because when we say we're a relationship bank built for growth, that's not just reserved for our clients--that includes all our associates as well. Expected Work Hours 40 Job Description Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Represents the bank in conducting active prospect and customer business development activities with small business clients (-$5MM in revenue size) designed to generate new deposit, loan, treasury and other fee income and related business for the line of business while meeting any of the Bank's assigned and/or prospective business customers' needs. Manages relationships with small business banking clients through a consistent process of outreach, nurturing and growth. Establishes strong referral network and relationships with real estate agents, brokers, CPA's, accountants, attorneys, and other Centers of Influence (COI's). Develops strong professional relationships with other Bank department associates as well as supplemental business lines and vendors to cross sell and generate appropriate business product and service recommendations to help clients meet their goals and expand client relationships. Actively collaborates with other lines of business to ensure the clients specific needs are met. Provides quality customer service to existing customers and accounts through problem resolution and maintains consistent communications with clients through onsite visits and outbound calls. Develops and maintains intimate knowledge of the policies, Bank guidelines for their business line. Refers lending opportunities to Business Banking and Middle Market, treasury management, Highland Capital, FiServ and ADP, residential mortgage, and deposit relationships to bank partners. Participates in civic and community activities to promote the Bank's diverse products and services, maintain professional network relationships and strengthen community ties. Serves on CRA Board or committee to help strengthen communities and meet Bank's CRA objectives. Interview loan applicants, completing applications and gathering required documentation in order to have a full understanding of the customer's financial picture. Educates the borrower on business line process, structure, and set expectations. Requirements Required Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills. Ability to calculate figures and amount such as discounts, interest and percentages. Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Ability to prioritize and organize assignments while working on multiple projects simultaneously. Intermediate PC skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office software and referral tracking programs such as Sales Force. Required Experience: High School diploma or GED with a minimum of 3 years of related bank lending sales experience or a combination of sales/credit analysis experience. Strong Book of Business and COIs to drive immediate productivity. Preferred Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or Finance with a minimum of 3 years of bank lending sales experience and a minimum of 1 year of credit analysis experience. Full-time/Part-time Full-time FLSA Exempt Total Rewards Summary We provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package including base salary determined by factors such as the role, relevant experience, skill set, and geographical location. Eligible positions may also be eligible to receive commission-based compensation and/or discretionary incentive compensation, which may be awarded as cash or forfeitable equity, recognizing individual performance and contributions. In addition to financial compensation, we offer a robust suite of benefits tailored to meet diverse employee needs based on eligibility criteria. These include comprehensive health care and insurance plans, retirement savings options, tuition and adoption reimbursement programs, paid time off, mental health support, and other valuable benefits programs. Further details regarding total compensation and benefits will be shared during the hiring process. comprehensive health care and insurance plans retirement savings options tuition and adoption reimbursement programs paid time off mental health support other valuable benefits programs Pay Range $85,200.00 - $147,200.00 / year Pay Transparency In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law"; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions. Valley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status or characteristic. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a career opportunity, please call us at View phone number on click.appcast.io, option 2, for assistance with an alternate method of access. A response to your accommodation request may take up to two business days. Other inquiries to this number will not receive a response. #J-18808-Ljbffr Valley National Bank