Business Advisor - Gardiners Road, Kingston (221704)

Scotiabank Global Site; Kingston; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the Americas is seeking a Customer Advisor to manage a portfolio of small business owner relationships. This role focuses on providing exceptional customer service and building relationships within the community, while leveraging strong knowledge of small business products. Opportunities for professional development and a competitive compensation package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Internal training to support your growth

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of the small business market and financial statements.
• Excellent business development techniques.
• Strong relationship builder and communicator.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of high value small business owner relationships.
• Proactively engage with clients to build ongoing relationships.
• Create a strong presence within the local business community.

Skills

Business Intelligence

Sales Experience

Risk Management

Business Management

Education

Education in a business related discipline

Job description

Join a purpose driven winning team committed to results in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

About the role

What youll be doing

Our Advisors are customer-centric and able to connect with people in a relatable way. As an essential member of the Canadian Banking Branch network the focus is to provide exceptional service throughout the customers journey by :

• Manage an assigned portfolio of high value and / or complex small business owner relationships to achieve retention and other negotiated goals while meeting Scotiabanks Service Standard
• Creating a strong presence within the local business community by developing relationships with various Centres of Influence
• Proactively engage with new and existing clients to build strong ongoing relationships and provide comprehensive advice enabling them to build successful businesses
• Partner with fellow advisors to create a customer centric environment

What you have

• You possess a results oriented attitude and have sound knowledge of the small business market including the features and benefits of small business products and services including; an understanding of financial statements applicable risk management policies and legal and security documentation for small business products
• You demonstrate excellent business development techniques and are conversant with small business legal structures and life cycles competitor offerings and alternate sources of financing
• You have good organizational skills and are flexible to adapt to a constantly changing environment
• You are a strong relationship builder and communicator; and enjoy meeting people and are proficient at collaborating with others
• You have an education in a business related discipline or equivalent work experience as a small business owner
• Valid drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle

What were offering

• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking company with the ability to collaborate with other business lines within the bank
• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development
• A competitive compensation and benefits package
• Internal training to support your growth and enhance your skills
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities for you and our customers

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose : for every future we help our customers their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice products and services including personal and commercial banking wealth management and private banking corporate and investment banking and capital markets.

At Scotiabank we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including but not limited to an accessible interview site alternate format documents ASL Interpreter or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Business Intelligence,Sales Experience,Compliance Management,Risk Management,Cold Calling,Lean Six Sigma,Upselling,Business Management,Regulatory Reporting,SAP Supply Chain Management,Economic Development,Product Development