Skokie, Illinois
62 days ago
Small Business Banker - Skokie, IL Area

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization.

Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!

Job Description:
This job is responsible for providing comprehensive financial solutions to small businesses with annual revenues up to $5 million while actively managing and deepening relationships with high value and opportunity clients. Key responsibilities include supporting growth of the profitability of the small business customer base, identifying, developing, and driving results, and acquiring new client opportunities through prospecting, networking, and developing external referral sources. Job expectations include opening core small business accounts while adhering to procedural guidelines.

Responsibilities:

Manages the end-to-end client journey to deliver on client needs and drive sales opportunities while mitigating riskIdentifies and refers specialized small business opportunities and solutions to clients while conducting small business relationship reviewsDelivers a branded customer experience within aligned sales portfolios by being in the field a minimum of 80% of the timeFosters relationships with key partners such as Merchant, Practice Solutions, Treasury, and Business Banking to increase small business opportunitiesLeverages knowledge of credit to advise small business owners on solutions, services, and digital capabilities that help them meet their short and long-term business goalsSupports execution of the sales delivery model to achieve targeted performance and growth of the bank's Small Business segmentCoaches, develops, guides, and delivers feedback to associates and clients while embodying a client and employee-centric culture

Required Qualifications:

Has proven success in consultative sales in financial services or in business-to-business salesAbility to demonstrate examples of improving specific businesses financial outcomes by interpreting financial statements and recommending specific leversIs passionate about outside sales and enjoys spending time prospectingWants to enhance existing relationships and exceed sales goalsCan analyze financial conditions of clients and industry trendsCan understand and interpret financial statements and cash flow analysisHas excellent communication skills and demonstrated leadership abilityEnjoys partnering and negotiating with a team of bank employees to solve client issuesDemonstrated management of a client portfolio with focus on relationship development and deepeningThorough knowledge of small business financial products and servicesFamiliarity with CRM platforms and other banking systems

Desired Qualifications:

Community leadershipStrong computer skills with an ability to multitask in a demanding environmentUndergraduate degree in business, finance or economics preferred or seven years relevant work experience

Skills:

Client Experience BrandingClient ManagementClient Solutions AdvisoryCustomer and Client FocusPipeline ManagementCredit Documentation RequirementsFinancial AnalysisOral CommunicationsPrioritizationWritten CommunicationsCoachingInterpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and RegulationsProspectingRisk Management

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 

40
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