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About The Position

Requirements

• At least one year of demonstrated sales experience in a relationship-oriented, client-centric environment.
• Enthusiastic, highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and focus on results and client interests.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and build and nurture strong relationships.
• Passion, commitment, and drive to improve clients’ financial lives.
• Confidence identifying solutions for new and existing clients based on their needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage clients in person and by phone.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new information and technology platforms, handle ambiguity, and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time-management, organization, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
• Must be a commissioned notary or successfully obtain a notary commission in the state of work within a few months of starting; exact timing varies by location and state laws.
• Must be able to work weekends and/or extended hours, potentially at any financial center within a reasonable distance.
• High school diploma, GED, secondary school education, or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field.
• Experience working in a financial center where goals were met or exceeded.
• Retail and/or sales experience in a salary-plus-incentive environment.
• Experience in an environment with individual and/or team goals that were routinely met or exceeded.
• Experience with financial information, spreadsheets, and financial skills.
• Knowledge of banking products and services.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft applications, and previous experience using laptop technology.
• Skills in active listening, business acumen, customer and client focus, oral communications, problem solving, account management, client experience, branding, client management, client solutions advisory, relationship building, business development, pipeline management, prospecting, referral identification, and referral management.

Responsibilities

• Build and deepen client relationships by uncovering financial needs and recommending suitable products, services, and solutions.
• Respond to customer inquiries and concerns and create customized solutions.
• Introduce and fulfill banking products, including checking and savings accounts, credit cards, CDs, IRAs, and loans.
• Identify needs for licensed sales functions and refer clients to partners in Merrill, Lending, and Small Business.
• Quote rates, terms, and programs for banking solutions.
• Manage risk in business, product, and service transactions using available tools.
• Apply expertise from prior roles when engaging clients with more complex financial needs.
• Partner with teams to provide consumer and small business solutions, services, and strategies to financial center clients.
• Assist, educate, and train clients in conducting simple transactions through self-service technologies.
• Use available resources, technologies, and processes to optimize client experience and operational accuracy.
• Follow established processes, laws, and guidelines when opening accounts, maintaining accounts, and performing Digital Assisted Shopping.
• Manage client interactions by choosing an appropriate course of action for the bank and clients and complying with regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Affordable, competitive, and flexible benefits supporting teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness.