Correspondent Sr Business Development Officer

SSB002 SOUTHSTATE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SouthState Bank, N.A. is seeking a Correspondent Senior Business Development Officer to own responsibilities in growing our correspondent business.

You will develop new relationships with community banks and drive sales of current SouthState Correspondent products and services, while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of offerings. This role emphasizes strong relationship management, banking industry expertise, and excellent written and verbal communication to engage bank management and prospects

Qualifications

• Experience developing new relationships with community banks.
• Sales acumen and ability to market banking products and services.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with community bank customers by marketing SouthState Correspondent products and services.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of SouthState Bank and its affiliates and partnerships.
• Plan and schedule visits to customers and prospects within a defined region; complete contact reports.

Skills

Business development

Relationship management

Banking industry knowledge

Written and verbal communication

Analytical skills

Job description

The SouthState story is one of steady growth, deep community roots, and an unwavering commitment to helping our customers move forward. Since our beginnings in the 1930s to becoming a trusted financial partner across the South and beyond - we are known for combining personal relationships with forward-thinking solutions. We are committed to helping our team members find their success while maintaining the integrity of our values: building trust, fostering lasting relationships and pursuing excellence. At SouthState, individual contributions are recognized, potential is cultivated and team members are inspired to achieve their greater purpose. Your future begins here!

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVES

It is the responsibility of the Correspondent Senior Business Development Officer to take ownership of all tasks and challenges that they encounter in the operation of their assigned position. This position is responsible for, but not limited to, developing new relationships, and generating new sales with community banks, by marketing current SouthState Correspondent products and services. The position is responsible for maintaining a current working knowledge of all products and services offered by SouthState Correspondent.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for developing new relationships and maintaining current relationships with our community bank customers, by marketing and driving new sales on current and existing products and services through in-bank, telephone, and written contact.
• Develop and maintain a general working knowledge of SouthState Bank, N.A., its affiliates and any strategic alliance service offerings.
• Facilitate the development and maintenance of relationships with Bank Management, Division Management, and Division support personnel to follow-up on business opportunities and/or problems encountered during customer contact.
• Help plan and schedule visits to all customers and prospects within a defined region and assist in completing contact reports for all visits to customers/prospects.
• Assist in preparation and presentation of analysis comparisons and other services for SouthState Correspondent prospect institutions.
• Act as a SouthState Correspondent liaison at both bank-sponsored and external events.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with market and industry influencers, within a defined region, such as bank consultants, law firms, trade associations, CPAs, etc.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent business development/relationship management skills within the banking industry
• Strong sales ability, preferably in a banking environment
• Requires strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills