Universal Banker I

Universal Banker I

Salem Five is a growing regional financial services organization with a rich history of over 170 years. As an independent bank, we are deeply rooted in the communities we serve and offer our employees successful and rewarding careers. Salem Five has more than 30 retail banking branches throughout Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk and Suffolk counties, strong business banking capabilities, an Insurance division, a Wealth Management & Trust organization and a Mortgage Company that has provided homeownership to generations of families.

Salem Five believes deeply in supporting the communities in which we reside. Donations through our Charitable Foundation or events at the branch or location-level are an important part of our DNA. We would not be the company we are without our commitment to businesses and organizations that help the region thrive and to our employees. Come see what we're all about.

Job Duties And Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Identify sales opportunities, deepen existing relationships, and grow Salem Five's market share in the communities it serves.
• In collaboration with branch management and internal business partners, uncover needs and make referrals to cross-sell products and services such as business loans, merchant, insurance, and investment services.
• Engage in defined sales activities to include uncovering customer needs, offering solutions, closing the business, onboarding, follow-up, outbound calling, and recording each point of customer contact in the Bank's system of record.
• Participate in team meetings, contribute toward branch sales goals, engage in divisional campaigns, and celebrate team successes.

• Deliver an exceptional customer experience every time by:
• Making a personal connection with every customer.
• Uncovering their financial needs through meaningful discussion and exploration.
• Making educated product and service recommendations based on expert knowledge of same.
• Providing financial solutions that meet the customer's needs.

• Have a good understanding of the business of banking to include income and expense streams and portfolio of products and services.
• Able to quickly learn all functionalities and related benefits inherent in the products and services offered by the Bank.
• Demonstrate the ability to build relationships and alliances with customers and colleagues.
• Able to demonstrate a high level of proficiency with Salem Five's digital technology offerings.
• Proficient with mobile smart phones and downloading applications. This includes the basics of texting, email and application management.
• Proficient with desktop applications such as MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proficient using the Internet (mobile and desktop) to search for and locate information.
• Eager to embrace new and emerging technologies.

• Able to quickly learn and adhere to all policies and procedure related to branch operations to include, but not be limited to, check cashing, deposit taking, settlement, account opening, debit card issuance, branch opening and closing, audit requirements, compliance requirements, vault and ATM management, and other such functions.
• As all Salem Five retail positions are required to have 'universal' branch banking skills, must have / develop a full working knowledge of both the traditional'sales' and 'teller' functions and routinely perform both.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma, or equivalent required. Some experience in a retail environment preferred, but not required. Has or exhibits desire to develop skills in the banking industry and displays the qualities and attributes necessary to deliver a superior customer experience. Salem Five requires each Universal Banker to be federally registered through the National Mortgage Licensing System and individual records to be in good standing. Individual NMLS IDs renew annually.

Benefits/Incentives: We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and success, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; 401(k) matching; and tuition reimbursement. You will also enjoy additional perks such as our employee referral program, annual holiday reception, summer family outing, and more.

Salary Range: $40,000 - $50,000 plus incentives

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, and performance. This range may be modified in the future.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.