Business Banking Client Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

At Sunflower Bank, N.A. we’re experiencing great growth. Since our founding in 1892, we've been committed to serving our communities and supporting the team members who make it all possible. As a full-service financial institution, we offer a full range of relationship-focused services to meet personal, business, and wealth-management financial objectives. Creating Possibility is not just our mission, it’s what we do every day for clients and associates. Learn more about Sunflower Bank at sunflowerbank.com.

Sunflower Bank, N.A. is looking for an energetic, highly motivated individual to fill the position of a full-time Business Banking Client Manager at our Albuquerque, NM location.

Description:

The Business Banking Client Manager position is responsible for the sourcing, securing, developing, and retaining of profitable business banking relationships within the assigned region. The primary focus is on finding new business opportunities to sell the Bank's products and services and the retention/expansion of existing relationship. This position is also responsible for contributing to the assigned region's credit portfolio quality and processing of requests for credit extension, ensuring credit facilities are properly structured, priced and documented. The Business Banking Client Manager maintains and grows current relationships by identifying and presenting new lending opportunities as well as cross selling bank products as the opportunity arises. This role serves as primary manager of a portfolio of relationships and targets clients with loan exposures primarily in the $250M to $2.5MM range.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as primary contact with assigned customers focusing on retention and growth in profitability. Identifies business needs and corresponding sales opportunities bank-wide and actively promotes ways to increase customer reliance on bank products and services, capitalizing on the unique and comprehensive capabilities of the Bank. This would include Deposit Products, Cash Management, Capital Markets, Loan Products and personal banking products and services. Develops new business banking relationships for the Bank. Conducts interviews with applicants to thoroughly understand current and prospective needs including the business financial situation and need for Bank products and services. Visits applicants at their places of business to verify and better assess their current situation and future needs.
• Obtains financial statements, tax returns, and other credit information and ensures maintenance of electronic credit files. Conducts analysis of pertinent credit information and/or credit checks.
• Works closely with the credit group on all new credit requests and renewals ensuring that all relevant financial and non-financial information is available to the portfolio manager forming a one banking team for all bank clients.
• Manages existing portfolio and stays informed on their condition. Is aware of developing trends in the market, which may impact credit quality. Works closely with the portfolio management teams to ensure responsiveness to portfolio management needs and timeliness of reporting responses.
• Partners with an assigned branch network to drive customer engagement, retention, and overall growth across all bank product lines.
• Manages all communications with customers related to credit and non-credit issues. Works with commercial documentation department and Business Credit Management team in the review and negotiation of loan documents. Maintains assigned annual goals for portfolio growth, new business development, and portfolio maintenance.

Education / Experience Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, preferred.
• 1-3+ years of experience with business development.
• Must possess experience in commercial or business banking with general knowledge of lending laws and regulations.
• Credit experience
• Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills.

Pay is dependent on knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and location.

Working Conditions

The physical demands of this position require the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Employees may spend extended periods sitting or standing, using hands to operate computers or other equipment, and reaching for work-related tasks. Regular walking may be required, along with occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, or climbing. The role may involve lifting or moving items weighing up to 10 pounds. Vision requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Sunflower Bank Benefits

People choose to “bank” with us, but for those we serve, we’re more than a bank. We strive to be the financial backbone of their lives, and we know that starts with our team.

Our supportive culture empowers team members to grow and seize new opportunities. Like our namesake, the sunflower, we are:

• Rooted in Strength
• Propelled by Growth
• Individuals in a Great Whole
• Creating Possibility
• Community Focused

Associates enjoy outstanding benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan with 6% Match
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Plus many more associate perks & incentives!

If you qualify, apply online at

You’ve never worked anyplace like Sunflower Bank!

EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Vets

Sunflower Bank, N.A. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Open until filled; early application encouraged. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.

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