Account Manager, agriculture

Banque Nationale du Canada; Brossard; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian bank seeks an Agriculture Small Business Account Manager to foster business relationships with agricultural entrepreneurs. This role involves managing a customer portfolio, enhancing client loyalty, and developing market opportunities, all while contributing to the bank's success in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Health and wellness program

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Preferential banking services

Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in account management required.
• Knowledge of Farm Business Loan Products and Administration is necessary.
• Member of the Order of Agronomists of Quebec is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of agricultural customers with financing needs.
• Increase the profitability of the portfolio through customer loyalty.
• Identify and develop business opportunities in the agricultural market.

Skills

Communication

Client-focused

Teamwork

Emotional Intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics

Master's degree related to the industry

Job description

Area of Interest: Advisory services, Commercial banking

A career as an Agriculture Small Business Account Manager in the Commercial sector at National Bank means establishing remotely a privileged business relationship with agricultural entrepreneurs while working closely with partners and colleagues from all agricultural regions of Canada. This job allows you to have a positive impact on our organization, thanks to your skills in managing business relationships and your knowledge of finance.

• Manage a portfolio of agricultural customers with, among other things, financing needs of less than $250,000
• Contribute to business development and customer loyalty by ensuring efficient, high-quality and continuous service
• Increase the profitability of your portfolio by building loyalty among current and potential customers in your market
• Work in synergy with the Bank's different sectors in order to offer a global offer to customers for their business and personal needs
• Identify and develop business opportunities in your market and increase the agricultural clientele.
• Maintain contact with customers by providing them with advice adapted to their evolving needs.
• Negotiate the terms of agreements with customers by maximizing the elements of the desired profitability.
• Maintain the quality of the loan and deposit portfolio.

Your team

The Small Business, Agriculture Services team is part of the Agriculture specialized group in the Commercial sector. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Agriculture Services, you are part of a team of 5 direct colleagues and more than 150 employees dedicated to agriculture. Our team stands out for its sharp customer service and competitive financing offer.

You work in hybrid mode and you can choose to work from one of our regional agricultural centres, depending on your place of residence(examples: St-Hyacinthe, Quebec City, Drummondville, St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Joliette, Valleyfield, Sherbrooke, Coaticook, Ste-Marie-de-Beauce, Victoriaville, Rimouski, Casselman, Moncton)

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and 3 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics OR Master's degree related to the industry and four years of relevant experience
• Member of the Order of Agronomists of Quebec, desirable
• Experience in customer service and relationship management
• Knowledge of Farm Business Loan Products and Administration
• Developed financial analysis skills

Languages:

Reason to require this language: you will need to serve clients who speak a language other than French regularly.

Skills

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Communication Diversity & Inclusion Driving Results Emotional Intelligence Teamwork Accountability Client-focused Empathy Initiative Learning Agility Resiliency Humility

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.

* Health and wellness program, including many options

* Employee Share Ownership Plan

* Employee and Family Assistance Program

* Preferential banking services

* Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives

* Virtual sleep clinic

These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.

We're putting people first

We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us,and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees.

We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

For an environment that supports your career path

There are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.

For an inclusive and diverse environment

We foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

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