Small Business Consultant

More than 135 years ago we started with core values that never go out of style: listen learn and help businesses and individuals reach their goals. These core values shape our culture and we were recently Great Place to Work Certified because of our outstanding workplace culture and employee experience. As well our financial strength and stability are key reasons Forbes named us one of the Best 100 Banks in America for the ninth consecutive year.

With more than $16 billion in assets and 135 branch locations throughout Washington Oregon Idaho and California we understand our role in the economy and take that responsibility addition to offering a source of capital to personal banking clients and businesses of all sizes we place a high importance on employee volunteerism and donate millions of dollars each year to community organizations.

As a Small Business Consultant you play a vital role in creating exceptional client experiences at the branch level while helping clients reach their financial goals. This role combines consultative sales personalized service and community engagement to build lasting relationships and drive meaningful impact for both clients and the bank.

Youll be a trusted advisor educator and advocate for clients while contributing to a collaborative highperforming branch environment.

In this role youll

• Provide exceptional client experiences through consultative sales and service interactions at branch locations.
• Build awareness and understanding of bank products and services including digital banking capabilities.
• Grow and maintain a consumer and business lending pipeline by deepening client and centerofinfluence relationships.
• Conduct outbound calls networking activities and participate in banking presentations to generate referrals and new business.
• Apply needbased sales techniques to expand retain and strengthen client relationships.
• Identify and facilitate referrals to internal partners such as Commercial Lending Treasury Management Mortgage Lending and Investment Services.
• Proactively communicate with current and prospective clients to educate resolve issues and build longterm loyalty.
• Conduct scheduled and walkin client appointments to identify needs and recommend solutions.
• Open new accounts and perform maintenance on existing accounts in compliance with policies procedures and regulations.
• Support branch lending activities by educating clients completing loan applications and ensuring accurate documentation and booking.
• Process routine financial transactions accurately including deposits withdrawals check cashing and loan payments and balance cash drawers with precision.
• Support branch operations and contribute to the training mentoring and coaching of team members.

What were looking for

• You have a High School Diploma or GED (Required).

• You bring 4 or more years of experience as a banker client relationship consultant or in a related sales role with established performance goals (Required).

• An equivalent combination of education and experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.

What helps you shine

• You have advanced knowledge of retail banking products systems and procedures.
• Youre comfortable working with complex account types such as Trusts Powers of Attorney Guardianships andCourtBlocked accounts.
• You can analyze credit data and financial information to recommend thoughtful clientfocused solutions.
• You bring strong sales crossselling networking and referral management skills.
• You build trust easily through excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication.
• You thrive in a fastpaced environment balancing multiple priorities with flexibility and accuracy.
• Youre confident using Microsoft Outlook Word and related business and communication tools.

Our Company Values

• Do the right thing
• Teamwork
• Trust
• Accountability

What Our Team Says

I have the opportunity to learn and grow every day in my current role. I love the work life balance knowing that we work hard and strive for high performance but we are celebrated. Glassdoor review

Compensation & Benefits

• Targeted starting salary range (based on experience): $27.09 - $36.65
• Incentive potential
• Comprehensive employee benefits including medical dental vision LTD STD and life insurance
• Paid vacation time sick time and 11 companypaid holidays
• 401k with up to 4% company match
• Tuition reimbursement

Review Banners employee benefits at: Employee Benefits Banner Bank

Please take time to review Banner Banks Consent & Privacy notice before applying.

Banner Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship marital status age disability or protected veteran status.

Banner Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for any job postings . Resumes submitted to any Banner Bank employee by a third-party agency and/or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement will become the sole property of Banner Bank. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for a position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.

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