Relationship Manager III

First Merchants Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k

Vacation/Sick Time

Job summary

First Merchants Bank is seeking a Relationship Manager III to join our team. This position will effectively carry out the relationship management process by growing market share, broadening revenue mix, retaining customers and managing portfolios.

You will implement aggressive sales and marketing strategies, develop new and existing relationships, identify prospects, and provide leadership while supporting credit risk assessments and customer service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Five (5) or more years of commercial banking experience.
• Proven ability to grow market share and manage portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Implement an aggressive sales and marketing strategy to develop new and existing relationships.
• Identify and develop prospects into significant new relationships with yearly income goals.
• Cross-sell opportunities and expand revenue streams.
• Ensure accurate credit review and monitoring of client financials and collateral.
• Provide exceptional customer service and maintain compliant banking practices.

Skills

Relationship management

Sales

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Associate degree + 2 years experience OR 4 years related experience

Job description

Job Category: Relationship Management/Sales

Requisition Number: RELAT012793

• Posted : August 20, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Columbus HQ
Columbus, OH 43221, USA

Description

First Merchants Bank is seeking a Relationship Manager III to join our team! This position will effectively carry out the relationship management process by growing market share, broadening revenue mix, retaining customers and managing portfolios.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement an aggressive sales and marketing strategy to develop new and existing relationships.


• Identify and develop prospects into significant new relationships with yearly goals for income production.


• Aggressive sales call plan which aligns with established goals.


• Cross sell opportunities.


• Ensure bank reporting tool is utilized for reporting progress.


• Provide exceptional customer service; be responsive, knowledgeable and exceed customer expectations.


• Continually monitor current loans and customer’s credit profile to ensure complete conformity with terms.


• Ensure current credit and financial information is obtained as needed and/or that collateral is adequate.


• Review financials with customers and provide expert advice as necessary.


• Direct accountability for loss prevention; determine necessary action to be taken on all loans, includes resolving marginal and delinquent loans.


• Remain cognizant of developing trends.


• Extend credit within assigned limits to commercial customers.


• Interview applicants and obtain information concerning their business needs, abilities and earnings, and assess credit risk.


• Obtain and analyze pertinent financial data or appraise the adequacy of collateral pledged.


• Review, validate and/or approve letters of credit.


• Support employee development and training, counsel, motivate, coach, mentor and provide leadership.

To be successful in this position we require the following

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field OR associate degree/two (2) years of college + two (2) years of related work/military experience OR four (4) years of related work/military experience (plus any additional required experience listed below).


• Five (5) or more years of commercial banking experience.

The following would be a plus

• Master’s degree in business administration (MBA).


• Credit analyst experience.


• Completion of a respected banking school.

First Merchants offers the following

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance


• 401k


• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts


• Vacation/Sick Time
  
• Paid Holidays


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Additional Benefits

A little about us

First Merchants is guided by a genuine philosophy of being a meaningful place to work and having a prosperous impact across all walks of life throughout the communities we serve, including consumers, businesses and other organizations. Our Vision, Mission and Team statement reflect and reinforce that authentic service philosophy.

Our Vision is

To enhance the financial wellness of the diverse communities we serve.

Our Mission is

To be the most responsive, knowledgeable, and high-performing financial organization for our clients, teammates, and shareholders.

Our Team

\"We are a collection of dynamic colleagues with diverse experiences and perspectives who share a passion for positively impacting lives. We are genuinely committed to attracting and engaging teammates of diverse backgrounds. We believe in the power of inclusion and belonging.\"

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