Customer Service Representative

Maine Community Bank; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Community Bank is seeking a Customer Service Representative to professionally meet customer account needs and support branch growth initiatives. You will assist with daily banking activities, perform teller duties, and refer customers to appropriate products and services.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and a commitment to service quality. 1+ year of experience in customer service is preferred; occasional travel to different branch locations may occur.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 1+ year of customer service experience.
• Familiarity with computer applications.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Actively builds customer relationships by identifying needs and making referrals.
• Performs teller transactions and opens/services consumer accounts and loan applications.
• Ensures compliance with banking regulations and internal policies; provides courteous service.
• May work at multiple locations; supports bank growth initiatives and service standards.
• Participates in community activities as required.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Integrity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in customer service

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Department: Retail

Reports to: Branch Manager or Assistant Branch Manager

FSLA: Non-Exempt

Last Modified: 11.22.24

Job Summary

The Customer Service Representative is responsible for accurately and courteously meeting new and existing customer account needs; participating in daily branch activities including growth initiatives and goals, the ability to perform financial activities for customers, operational compliance, superior customer service, and bank directed initiatives. May be involved in community initiatives to support the development of relationships in the areas the Bank serves.

Essential Functions

• Actively builds and develops customer relationships by identifying customer needs and making appropriate referrals and/or recommendations for Bank products and services in alignment with the Bank’s growth goals.
• Responsible for knowing the Bank’s range of products and services and identifying opportunities to refer customers to other lines of business and/or vendors that may provide needed services.
• Responsible for performing customer inquiries or transactions including but not limited to opening and servicing consumer and business accounts and loan applications.
• Completes a variety of teller functions for customers in person, through the mail, or as assigned.
• Understands and follows Federal and State banking regulations and adheres to Bank policies, procedures, and security.
• Provide professional, courteous, and efficient service to all internal and external customers as established by communicated expectations and in alignment with the Bank’s service standards.
• May be required to work in multiple locations regularly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Skills, And Experience Required

• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 1 or more years of experience in customer service, preferably in a banking environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with computer applications.
• Superior customer service, excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Be punctual with scheduled work and use time appropriately.
• Perform duties in a conscientious, cooperative manner.
• Maintains a professional appearance.
• Able to consistently treat others with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically and with integrity; upholds organizational values; accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Commitment to achieving personal and team growth and success through an understanding and commitment to the Bank's sales culture goals.
• Ability to participate in community activities on occasion.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must be able to spend extended periods of time operating a computer keyboard and working at a computer monitor.
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time while waiting on customers.
• Must be able to lift cash boxes and currency/cash bags of approximately 20 pounds.
• Requires periodic travel to-and-from locations within the Bank’s geographic area.
• Workspaces are generally comfortable and pleasant.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $21.00 to $23.00. Final compensation will be based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, internal equity, and business needs.