Consumer Lending Account Manager - Missouri

Gateway First Bank • Springfield, MO

2d • Remote

About The Position

Gateway First Bank is seeking a Consumer Lending Account Manager to focus on Home Improvement in Missouri. This role is full-cycle sales with no lead generation, requiring a self-starter to shape a new division and make a significant impact. The position involves identifying, recruiting, and signing contractor partners, driving adoption of the bank's financing solutions, and managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to ongoing account management in a highly entrepreneurial environment with minimal lead support.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge in Consumer Lending specifically in Home Improvement Lending policies, procedures, and practices.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for engaging contractors and their sales teams.
• Ability to develop relationships.
• Exemplifies the Gateway Values: Growth Oriented, Make a Difference, "Get it Done" Attitude, Team Player, Do the Right Thing.
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or equivalent work experience.
• 7 years of Consumer Lending or equivalent experience.
• Consumer lending experience required, ideally within home improvement financing.

Nice To Haves

• Home improvement financing experience.
• Salesperson experience working with home improvement contractors or selling financing to contractors.
• Experience with MeridianLink or any LOS system.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, recruits, and signs contractor partners in the market.
• Manages contractor relationships and ensures they actively offer financing solutions.
• Owns the full sales cycle including prospecting, pitching, closing, and ongoing account management.
• Operates as a self-starter with minimal lead support in a highly entrepreneurial environment.
• Participates in the department hiring, promotion, and review process while managing, mentoring, and improving support staff performance.
• Coaches and develops team to ensure we are meeting the needs of the company.
• Exercises awareness with regard to possible suspicious activity, money laundering or fraudulent behavior and reports any such incidents to the BSA department.
• Performs all job functions in compliance with all company policies and federal, state, and local laws and regulations as applicable to the position, including, but not limited to BSA/AML, OFAC and GLBA/privacy rules.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level