Relationship Banker- Lexington Eastern Kentucky Area

Truist; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Job summary

Truist in Lexington, VA seeks a client-focused Banking Associate to deliver excellent service in person and on the phone. You will assist clients with deposits, loans, and everyday financial needs while expanding relationships.

The role blends teller duties with sales responsibilities, requiring strong communication, product knowledge, and compliance with bank policies. Weekend availability and travel for staffing needs may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of client sales and service experience.
• Experience sourcing and prospecting for new clients and building relationships.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications (MS Office).
• Must be SAFE compliant within 30 days of employment with applicable background checks.
• Ability to multi-task and travel for temporary staffing as needed.
• Ability to work weekends and extended hours with possible overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine client maintenance requests and handle problem resolution.
• Meet or exceed client service and branch sales targets through relationship development.
• Engage in consultative conversations and refer complex needs to specialists.
• Participate in branch leadership routines and training.
• Increase knowledge of sales techniques and product lines through ongoing learning.
• Advise on consumer lending options and take loan applications.
• Adhere to internal controls and risk management policies.
• Provide a consistent, friendly client experience during transactions.

Skills

Client relationship building

Sales experience

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Regular or Temporary:

Regular

Language Fluency: English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

Responsible for providing an industry leading client service experience both in person and on the phone through the development and expansion of new and existing client relationships. Provides financial solutions that meet client needs based on consultative conversations and referrals to other business partners for additional business growth opportunities. Will be cross trained to perform required teller duties as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor to include teller transactions, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• 1. Exercises advanced proficiency with routine client maintenance requests, problem resolution and advanced sales functions regarding deposit, credit, convenience and other product and service lines.
• 2. Contributes to meeting or exceeding client service as well as individual and branch sales targets by offering products and services with a focus on developing, expanding and retaining relationships.
• 3. Supports team sales process by conducting consultative conversations and acting upon or referring more complex client needs or financial goals to other internal specialists.
• 4. Participates fully in all components of the established Truist Retail Community Bank Leadership Routines
• 5. Commits to advancing individual knowledge of sales techniques and product knowledge to better serve consumer and business clients by attending sales, service and product knowledge meetings, applicable training classes and web-based learning.
• 6. Advises on consumer lending options and takes loan applications.
• 7. Adheres to internal controls, operational procedures and risk management policies. Stays informed of all changes in policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current guidelines.
• 8. Ensures a consistent client service experience by engaging clients with smiling, courteous conversation while conducting transactions and uncovering needs. This may include handling teller transactions and sharing responsibility for greeting clients and helping them navigate within the branch.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

• 1. High school diploma or equivalent education
• 2. 2 years of client sales and service experience
• 3. Experience with sourcing and prospecting for new clients and client relationship building
• 4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including a desire to interact with clients and prospects
• 5. Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office
• 6. Must be SAFE (Mortgage Licensing Act) compliant within 30 days of employment in this role, including new or transfer of registration and applicable NMLS background check which includes meeting applicable financial responsibility, character, credit fitness and criminal background standards. Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements
• 7. Ability to multi-task under time constraints
• 8. Ability to travel to accommodate temporary staffing needs as required to include temporary assignment or locale changes
• 9. Ability to work weekends and/or extended hours with occasional travel and overnights may be included

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1. Associate’s degree or higher
• 2. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities under time constraints
• 3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 4. Ability to respond in a professional manner with a high level of service quality
• 5. Experience with discussing, recommending and selling various deposit, credit and retirement products to consumer and small business clients
• 6. Demonstrated ability in meeting or exceeding sales goals
• 7. General understanding of bank operations, policies and procedures

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation:

All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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