Licensed Personal Banker

Employment Type: Regular Full/Part Time: Full Time Division: Retail Location: CICERO, CICERO, IL Position requires bilingual (ENGLISH/SPANISH) skills.If you have prior retail sales or financial sales experience, we will consider sponsoring you for the Series 6, 63 & Life licenses. Candidates MUST have a STABLE work history to be considered.GENERAL FUNCTION:
Entry into a sales position with a primary focus on sales development and relationship building, and a function of the role performing in the customer service area to learn and know the operational/risk side of the business. Responsible for selling a full range of banking products and services to existing and prospective customers while providing specialized customer care. Assist management in the maintenance of the sales environment of the financial center through interaction with customers and the interaction with the Customer/Financial Service Representatives for referral activity. Work both the Customer Service area and the Sales Platform area to maximize customer interaction opportunities.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:SEE ACTUAL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ALL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1.) Sales/Goals Function
A. Consistently meet or exceed sales goals for loans, deposits, and fee income, as set by management.
B. Maintain a well-developed working knowledge of the complete line of products and services offered, taking responsibility to keep up to date and request assistance for further development needs.
C. Initiate sales and cross-sell full range of banking services to present and potential customers.
D. Initiate and maintain customer contact through a variety of methods, including but not limited to customer interaction on the line and platform, telemarketing, and attending various seminars and community events.
E. Meet with customers to discuss financial needs, emphasizing financial counseling and lending, and make recommendations.
F. Analyze credit and financial information for processing of consumer loans and other bank products for customers.
G. Maintain the sales environment, and actively participate in the execution of sales contests, monthly Blitzes and other motivational activities.
H. Actively participate in the telemarketing process within the financial center, utilizing the marketing resources and other various tools.
I. In partnership with the other staff and business partners, actively work the call lists, and any other means for obtaining new business and retaining current business.
2.) Customer Service
A. Promote excellent customer relations by consistently providing premier customer satisfaction with a friendly demeanor, can-do attitude, and willingness to help at all times.
B. Establish a relationship with the customer base of the financial center through knowledge of account ownership, greeting customers by name, and exhibiting an attitude of caring.
C. Provide guidance to the Customer and Financial Service Representatives in the referral/sales process.
D. Function on the Customer Service line, assisting with customer transactions, and selling from the line.
E. Follow the Bancorp Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other related policies, maintaining ethical behavior at all times.
3.) Bank Operations
A. Open and maintain full range of retail accounts and services.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
N/A Job RequirementsMINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required. One (1) or more years experience in a sales environment preferred; experience in financial industry a plus. Series 6 and annuities license required (obtained within a reasonable amount of time within position, i.e. 3months). Pass lending test requirements to achieve appropriate level of lending authority. Work involves ability to perform advanced math functions. Position involves contact with the public, necessitating the ability to present a professional image. Work requires the ability to properly read and write well enough to communicate in both oral and written form. Position requires an in-depth knowledge of retail policies and procedures in order to utilize good judgment in making sound decisions. Work involves extensive product knowledge for the level of selling and cross-selling performance expected with position. Position requires the ability to establish self as a leader, to not only perform in a leadership role, but to also be recognized by others as a leader. Must be able to work in a team environment with the ability to interact well, and in a positive manner, with co-workers and management. Work requires the ability to multi-task and to be flexible. E.O.E., M/F/D/V