Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from First Bank
Job overview
The VP, Business Banking Relationship Manager at First Bank manages banking services for businesses with up to $10 million in sales, focusing on credit sales and client relationships to drive business growth.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves direct client outreach to generate loans and deposits, developing marketing plans to increase referrals, training branch sales staff, analyzing business financials, and managing loan portfolios to meet sales goals and support branch managers.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree in a business-related field preferred, at least 5 years of sales experience preferably in banking, ability to evaluate tax returns, sales management skills, knowledge of SBA regulations preferred, and multilingual abilities are a plus.
Company overview
First Bank is a financial institution that provides a wide range of banking services including personal and business banking, loans, mortgages, and wealth management. They generate revenue primarily through interest on loans, service fees, and investment income. Established in 1935, First Bank has a long history of community involvement and innovation in financial services, making it a reputable and stable employer in the banking industry.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your experience in business banking, especially your ability to manage and grow client relationships with businesses generating up to $10 million in annual sales, highlighting your success in loan and credit sales.
Showcase your skills in direct client outreach, sales goal achievement, and collaboration with branch managers to retain and expand business portfolios, as these are key responsibilities in the role.
Apply through multiple platforms such as First Bank's official corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and chances of being noticed.
Connect with current First Bank business banking team members on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like complimenting their recent business growth initiatives or asking about their experience with the bank's loan programs to start a meaningful conversation.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description such as 'business banking,' 'loan generation,' 'credit relationships,' 'SBA regulations,' and 'sales management' to ensure your application passes initial screenings.
Leverage Jennie Johnson's Power Apply feature to automate tailored resume submissions, find multiple application channels, and identify relevant First Bank contacts on LinkedIn, freeing up your time to prepare for interviews and network effectively.
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