Consumer Lending Account Manager - South Dakota

Gateway First Bank • Sioux Falls, SD

1d • Remote

About The Position

South Dakota, we’re excited to introduce a new approach to home improvement financing! For more than two decades, Gateway First Bank has combined innovation and growth to serve customers across the country. With the recent launch of our Home Improvement Consumer Lending division, we're seeking ambitious professionals who are excited about building something new. Join a team dedicated to supporting contractor partners and helping homeowners bring their renovation goals to life through accessible financing solutions. Sioux Falls and Rapid City area candidates will be considered.

This role is full-cycle sales. There is no lead generation, so a self-starter that will take it and run!

Consumer Lending Account Manager JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for identifying, recruiting, and signing contractor partners in the market and driving adoption of the Bank's financing solutions. Owns the full sales cycle from prospecting and pitching through closing and ongoing account management while operating as a self-starter 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

• MeridianLink is a nice-to-have but open to exp with any LOS system.
• home improvement financing exp a plus
• salesperson that has worked with home improvement contractors or has sold financing to contactors

Responsibilities

• Identifies, recruits, and signs contractor partners in the Oklahoma City market.
• Manages contractor relationships and ensure they actively offer our 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