Personal Banker

Southern Bank; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Bank in Poplar Bluff, MO is seeking a full-time Customer Service Representative. You will warmly greet customers, open accounts, cross-sell products, and guide clients to the right team members across channels to ensure a smooth experience.

The role requires strong communication, reliable computer skills, and a commitment to outstanding service. You may participate in community events and initiatives to boost branch visibility.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good interpersonal communication abilities.
• Comfort with computers and basic software.
• Ability to work with customers and teams.

Responsibilities

• Opens accounts and cross-sells bank products.
• Provides excellent customer service and resolves issues.
• Encourages use of available channels and services.
• Participates in community events to drive branch visibility.
• Maintains knowledge of bank policies and procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Banking software

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Poplar Bluff Oak Grove Branch - Poplar Bluff, MO 63901, Position Type: Full Time, PRIMARY PURPOSE OF JOB

EXPECTATIONS OF ALL SOUTHERN BANK TEAM MEMBERS

• Southern Bank team members are a family, rooted in the communities we serve and working together to be the best in our industry, utilizing innovative ideas and strong products. The Southern Bank Patch illustrates these ideals.
• Ensures the confidentiality of customer non-public personal information and secures information systems to comply with bank regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Develops new customer relationships and/or retains and expands existing relationships by proactively identifying customer opportunities utilizing fundamentals of cross-selling to achieve personal and branch goals;
• Participates in a welcoming lobby experience, working with or directing customers to an appropriate team member based upon their identified needs and encourages utilization of products when necessary;
• Takes ownership of the customer experience, including opening accounts, cross-selling other products and resolving issues as appropriate;
• Builds new customer relationships through frequent interactions with customers; proactively contacts customers to ensure customer satisfaction;
• Proactively educates customers on utilizing available access channels;
• Actively participates in business development opportunities (e.g. phone out-reach, community events or groups, meetings with local businesses) to establish visibility in the community and drive business to the branch;
• Assists in resolving difficult customer situations effectively, while delivering friendly customer service and ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction;
• Maintains thorough knowledge of bank policy and procedures required, including but not limited to processing retail and commercial transactions, ATM/ITM settlement, night depository, vault cash, safe deposit, opening/closing procedures, ordering cash, and preparation of cash for shipment and receipt of cash shipment;
• Maintains thorough knowledge of bank regulatory requirements included but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Customer Privacy and Information Security;
• Maintains proficiency in all bank products and services throughout all delivery channels including; but not limited to, deposit products and electronic services as well as loan products;
• Maintains trustworthiness, character, professionalism, confidentiality and honesty in dealing with internal or external customers;
• Adheres to Southern Bank Telephone Standards, supporting a favorable environment for open communication and addresses concerns or problems in an open manner;
• Maintains attendance with the ability to work a schedule that may include working overtime, nights, weekends and holidays;
• May be asked to assist at various branches across Southern Bank’s footprint; and,
• Completes and performs any other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated positive and helpful attitude toward both internal and external customers;
• Good interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to use effective communication skills, understand procedures, and speak clearly to customers, employees and supervisors;
• Good computer skills; and,
• Excellent customer service skills.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Family & Trust: Southern Bank team members build relationships based on trust and mutual respect, maintain an inclusive and honest environment and uphold integrity and transparency in all interactions.
• Rooted & Service: Southern Bank team members are committed to serving customers, communities and teams with purpose, professionalism, and respect, while effectively communicating and actively listening to meet their needs.
• Innovation & Strength: Southern Bank team members foster collaboration and continuous improvement, encourage visionary thinking, and strive for excellence to drive the organization forward.
• Building Customer Loyalty: Effectively meeting customer needs; building productive customer relationships; taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Applied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner.
• Quality Orientation: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.