Consumer Lending Account Manager - Bentonville, AR

Gateway First Bank • Bentonville, AR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Gateway First Bank, an Oklahoma-based bank with a national mortgage footprint and 26 years of growth and innovation, is launching its Home Improvement Consumer Lending division in April 2026. We are seeking talented professionals to help build this growing business, dedicated to providing financing solutions for contractor partners that empower homeowners to invest in and improve their homes. Join us in shaping the future of this exciting new division and making a meaningful impact from the ground up.

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

• 7 yrs of consumer lending exp (home improvement financing exp a plus).
• Salesperson that has worked with home improvement contractors or has sold financing to contactors.
• MeridianLink experience is a plus, but open to experience with any LOS system.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, recruits, and signs contractor partners in the 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