First Citizens Bank

Small Business Specialist

First Citizens Bank$80K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree and 2 years in Sales or financial services sales OR High School Diploma/GED and 6 years in Sales or financial services sales
  • Experience in business development, business banking, lending, merchant services, or treasury management preferred
  • Valid driver's license required due to frequent travel
  • Skilled in structured sales processes and financial guidance
  • Knowledge of business deposit and cash management solutions needed

Responsibilities

  • Achieve individual and team sales metrics and goals through proactive outreach
  • Foster partnerships that deliver value for customers and colleagues
  • Initiate conversations to uncover sales or referral opportunities
  • Listen attentively to understand customer needs and take prompt actions
  • Comply with regulations and policies to manage risk in customer transactions
  • Ensure operational efficiency through effective office management duties

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits program designed to meet associate needs
  • Access to competitive health and wellness programs
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
  • Support for community engagement through civic activities
  • Variable incentives and bonuses for eligible roles
Full Job Description
Overview

The Business Services Representative is responsible for providing cash management solutions to commercial and business banking relationships. This role delivers a full range of business deposits and related services to clients. The BSR partners with Business and Commercial Bankers as a subject matter expert in business deposits and related business services and self-sources new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Sales - Achieve individual and/or team financial, production and relationship results relative to the specific metrics and goals assigned. Sales results should align with the needs of the community and ultimately support the organizational commitment to diverse lending. Engage with customers, prospects and referral sources through proactive outreach. When appropriate, represents the Bank in the community by attending and participating in civic and community events for the purpose of generating additional business and identifying potential CRA opportunities for the Bank. Engage in sales practices that are aligned to create value for both the customer and the bank. Appropriate partnering, planning and preparation occurs to ensure conversations provide the relevant financial guidance needed to drive informed decisions.
  • Service Standards - Foster collaborative partnerships that deliver value for customers, prospects and colleagues. Initiate conversation to uncover sales or referral opportunities. Listen attentively and ask insightful questions to understand customer needs and preferences; and take prompt actions to address immediate needs. Proactively look for way to optimize performance by seeking coaching, supporting Bank initiatives and leveraging tools to enhance activities.
  • Operations and Administration - Comply with all regulations, bank policies, procedures and delegated authorities to manage risk related to credit, operational, reputational, regulatory and legal aspects of personal interactions, customer transactions and financial exposures. Complete required training by established deadlines. Perform general office management duties as assigned to ensure operational efficiency. Associates in roles defined to take deposits are accountable for transaction accuracy and operational efficiency of that function. The results may include an accountability for individual contribution as well as team performance.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience in Sales or financial services sales OR High School Diploma or GED and 6 years of experience in Sales or financial services sales

Preferred Area of Experience: Business development, business banking, lending, merchant services, treasury management, small business banking

License or Certification Type: Must possess a valid driver's license. Position requires frequent driving to other offices, bank customers, etc. Bank car not provided.

RequiredSkill(s): Application of a structured sales process, providing financial guidance and expertise, financial literacy, knowledge retail and wealth solutions referred, knowledge of business deposit and cash management solutions, business development, networking and building centers of influence.

If hired in California, the base pay for this position is generally between $80,000 and $95,000 per year. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.

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About First Citizens Bank

First Citizens Bank is a regional bank that provides a range of financial services to individuals and businesses. The bank offers checking and savings accounts, loans, mortgages, credit cards, and investment services, as well as online and mobile banking. First Citizens Bank operates more than 500 branches in 19 states and the District of Columbia. The bank was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Learn more about First Citizens Bank
Size
6,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1898

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