Relationship Banker

001 Manufacturers and Traders Trust Co; Ludlow (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid volunteer time

Job summary

M&T Bank in Ludlow, Vermont, seeks a Relationship Banker to identify customer needs, present financial options, and onboard clients. You will manage sales opportunities, perform outreach, and conduct pre-call planning to support branch growth.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED with 1–2 years of proactive sales or retail experience, strong communication skills, and a customer-focused mindset. This full-time role emphasizes risk-aware service and branch collaboration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 2 years of proven retail sales, call center, customer service or telesales experience; or 1 year proven proactive sales experience.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills; well-organized with time management and prioritization.
• Demonstrated financial services product knowledge; ability to present options and build trust.

Responsibilities

• Serve as branch focal point for sales, service and referrals to meet branch goals.
• Identify sales opportunities through customer assessments and lead generation.
• Conduct outbound outreach by email or phone to educate on value-added products/services.
• Onboard new customers and maintain customer relationships through proactive outreach.
• Prepare for appointments with pre-call planning and follow-up after meetings.
• Ensure compliance and risk controls per internal policies and regulatory standards.
• Promote the M&T Bank brand and uphold internal control standards.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Verbal communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree (preferred)

Tools

Internet user-level technology

Job description

Overview

Identifies customers' needs through the bank’s retail sales process to provide proactive basic sales solutions through customer outreach for basic customer needs and/or refer complex customer needs to the appropriate team member/partner. Specializes in our branch customer experience through lobby management, servicing and sales interactions for retail and business customers.

Primary Responsibilities

Play key role in Relationship Management (customer assessments, profiling for sales opportunities, account opening and lead-focused outbound calling), Sales Process (profile/pre-call planning, outreach, appointment preparation, interaction/appointment, follow-up) and Risk Management (audit requirements, fraud prevention, Know Your Customer (KYC) and customer information profile (CIP)). Complete basic research on customer profiles in order to assess potential ways to add value to clients banking relationship and transition to needs to based discussion on financial goals Identify financial needs of customers and present all appropriate product and service options by working cooperatively with appropriate internal business partners. Proactively reach out to clients to via e-mail or phone to follow up and educate on value added products/services to address needs of clients Onboard new customers through customer outreach (regardless of available channel and individual who opened account) Establish trust with existing clients through proactive outreach regularly Schedule preset appointments for the following week and hold appointments each week Adequately prepares for scheduled appointment before customer meeting (prepare for sales interactions with pre-call plan) Perform customer servicing interactions. Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies. Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand. Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable. Complete other related duties as assigned. Responsible for meeting and maintaining registration requirements under the Federal SAFE Act

Scope of Responsibilities

The position is the focal point in the branch for sales, service and/or referral opportunities in support of overall branch goals and activity requirements. The position is key driver of customer flow in the branch to support these activities. The position services existing customers and grows the business through identifying sales opportunities with customers. The position must stay current on operational, product, and system changes/enhancements, as well as demonstrate good risk management decisions to assist the branch in managing preventable losses and reduce fraudulent activity.

Education and Experience Required

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and a minimum of 2 years proven retail sales, call center, customer service and/or telesales experience OR A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and a minimum of 1 year proven proactive sales experience. Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills Proven ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service Well-organized individual with time management and prioritization skills Demonstrated financial services product knowledge Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy with internal and external customers Proficient with internet user-level technology

Education and Experience Preferred

Associates degree Notary public license Bilingual based on branch needs

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for long periods of time Prolonged use of hands and fingers Ability to lift light to heave objects weighing 5 lbs. to 30lbs Ability to read fine print Ability to interact with customers in an open face-to-face work environment Ability to use fax, telephone system, copier and other communication tools

Location

Ludlow, Vermont, United States of America

Pay

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $20.55 - $34.25 Hourly (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

About M&T Bank

Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one: make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve. M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T’s affiliates offer advice, guidance, expertise and solutions across the entire financial spectrum, combining M&T Bank’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. M&T Bank has a network of over 1,000 branches and 2,200 ATMs that span 12 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. For more than 165 years, M&T has strived to take an active role in our communities and build long-lasting relationships with our customers. We are a bank for communities—combining the capabilities of a large bank with the care of a locally focused institution. As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year. Our core values – integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, and candor – drive the work we do. We seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in top talent and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

M&T Bank is unwavering when it comes to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws.