Consumer Management Trainee

First Merchants Brand•Columbus, OH

18h

About The Position

First Merchants Bank is seeking a Consumer Management Trainee. This position will complete projects, assignments and assume responsibilities of various banking center operations; including the delivery of a superior customer experience, talent management and bank performance management that align with the strategic goals of the company. Train to oversee the operational soundness of the banking center through training, coaching, and inspecting of policies and procedures. As part of this role you will: Collaborate with immediate supervisor and/or training mentor to complete assigned curriculum and a Career Growth Planner (CGP). Lead and/or participate in various projects. Complete each phase of the program, a skills assessment, and demonstrate knowledge of competency in discussion with a Market Leader. Participate in trainee development meetings and/or conferences; lead designated discussion groups. Serve in place of absent banking center employees as needed. Travel to banking centers, regional operations sites, and additional meeting locations. Collaborate with Banking Center Manager (BCM) Mentors to promote the bank through community involvement and leverage contacts to create a pipeline of new business opportunities. Shadow with BCM Mentors to attend partner meetings to connect with other line of business partners to generate new business and deepen existing customer relationships.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
A minimum of three (3) years of sales, management, banking, or related experience including serving in a lead or supervisory capacity or demonstrated leadership roles in an educational or community setting.
This position requires S.A.F.E Act registration at the time of employment through the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS). Employees hired or transferring into this position will need to meet the qualification requirements within three (3) months of hire.
Travel required, must have the ability to travel to banking centers, regional sites and additional meeting locations.
Valid driver’s license and/or transportation required.
Obtain Notary Public designation within six (6) months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in business or related field of study.
Demonstrated ability to sell and cross-sell bank products and services.
Consumer lending experience.
Supervisory experience in the banking industry.
Demonstrated ability to manage sales team to achieve threshold activity levels and performance goals.

Responsibilities

Complete projects, assignments and assume responsibilities of various banking center operations
Collaborate with immediate supervisor and/or training mentor to complete assigned curriculum and a Career Growth Planner (CGP)
Lead and/or participate in various projects
Complete each phase of the program, a skills assessment, and demonstrate knowledge of competency in discussion with a Market Leader
Participate in trainee development meetings and/or conferences; lead designated discussion groups
Serve in place of absent banking center employees as needed
Travel to banking centers, regional operations sites, and additional meeting locations
Collaborate with Banking Center Manager (BCM) Mentors to promote the bank through community involvement and leverage contacts to create a pipeline of new business opportunities
Shadow with BCM Mentors to attend partner meetings to connect with other line of business partners to generate new business and deepen existing customer relationships