Relationship Banker - Sales

First Bank•San Francisco, CA

9d•$30 - $36

About The Position

The Relationship Banker is a sales-focused retail banking professional responsible for acquiring new clients, deepening existing relationships, and contributing to branch growth. Most of the role is dedicated to proactive sales activities, including financial needs assessments, product recommendations, account openings, lead follow-up, referrals, and long-term relationship management. The position has individual sales and production goals and contributes to branch goals for client acquisition, deposit growth, product adoption, relationship expansion, and qualified referrals. A smaller portion of the role involves assisting clients with Interactive Teller Machine (ITM) transactions and educating them about digital and self-service banking options. The role requires following bank policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and risk-management expectations; accurately completing account openings and related documentation; protecting confidential client information; and identifying potential fraud or suspicious activity. Candidates must successfully complete applicable background and credit checks and comply with the S.A.F.E. Act and related regulations. Ongoing employment is contingent on obtaining and maintaining any required NMLS registration. The reasonable estimated pay range is $29.50–$36.00 per hour. Compensation decisions take into account factors such as experience, skills, training, organizational considerations, and geographic location; First Bank generally does not hire at or near the top of the range.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 24 months of sales, retail banking, financial services, business development, or related customer-facing experience.
Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed individual sales goals, production goals, or performance targets.
Experience conducting needs-based or consultative sales conversations.
Ability to acquire new clients and deepen existing client relationships.
Ability to recommend and cross-sell products and services based on identified client needs.
Experience with outbound calling, lead follow-up, appointment setting, referral generation, or client prospecting.
Strong relationship-building, customer service, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple client opportunities, and maintain consistent follow-up.
Ability to obtain and maintain required NMLS registration.
Successful completion of applicable background and credit checks and compliance with the S.A.F.E. Act and related regulations.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a Relationship Banker, Personal Banker, Universal Banker, Branch Banker, Consumer Banker, Financial Services Representative, or similar financial-services sales professional.
Experience opening consumer deposit accounts and recommending retail banking products.
Experience generating referrals for mortgage, consumer lending, business banking, investments, or insurance.
Experience using a customer relationship management system to document leads, referrals, client interactions, and sales activities.
Working knowledge of digital banking, online banking, mobile banking, and self-service banking technology.
Previous ITM, teller, or cash-handling experience.

Responsibilities

Meet or exceed individual sales and production goals while contributing to branch growth goals.
Acquire new consumer and small business clients through outreach, lead follow-up, appointment setting, referrals, and relationship-building.
Conduct financial needs assessments and use consultative sales techniques to recommend appropriate banking products and financial solutions.
Open new deposit accounts and identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships.
Recommend and sell consumer banking products and services, including deposit accounts, certificates of deposit, cards, consumer loans, home equity products, and digital banking services.
Generate qualified referrals to internal partners in areas such as mortgage, consumer lending, business banking, treasury management, investments, and insurance.
Conduct outbound calls, follow up on sales leads, maintain a client pipeline, and participate in branch sales campaigns.
Identify appropriate cross-selling opportunities based on clients’ financial needs.
Document client interactions, referrals, sales opportunities, follow-up activities, and results in designated banking systems.
Retain and deepen client relationships through consistent follow-up and proactive relationship management.
Build trusted client relationships by delivering personalized, needs-based financial guidance.
Educate clients about banking products, services, account options, and digital banking capabilities.
Partner with branch leadership and internal business partners to resolve client needs and expand relationships.
Deliver a professional, consistent client experience.
Provide limited assistance with the branch’s Interactive Teller Machine and educate clients about ITM features and digital and self-service banking options.
Resolve routine client questions and direct more complex matters to the appropriate employee or internal partner.
Support client traffic and basic branch service needs when necessary while maintaining primary responsibility for sales and relationship development.
Follow bank policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and risk-management expectations.
Complete account openings, client documentation, referrals, and related activities accurately; protect confidential information and identify potential fraud or suspicious activity.
Perform other duties as assigned.