Senior Relationship Banker Lowcountry Area

Truist; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Truist in Bluffton, SC is seeking a regular retail banking professional to deliver an industry-leading client service experience while developing and expanding client relationships. You will provide financial solutions through consultative conversations and referrals, and may be cross trained to perform teller duties as needed.

The role emphasizes meeting branch sales targets, collaborating with internal specialists, and advancing knowledge of sales techniques and product knowledge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4 years of client sales and service experience.
• Experience sourcing and prospecting for new clients.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in basic computer applications such as Microsoft Office.
• Must be SAFE compliant within 30 days and pass NMLS background checks.
• Ability to multi-task under time constraints and travel as needed.
• Ability to work weekends and/or extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced client service and handle routine maintenance requests.
• Contribute to meeting branch sales targets by offering products and services.
• Refer complex client needs to internal specialists for growth opportunities.
• Participate in branch leadership routines and sales initiatives.
• Advance knowledge of sales techniques and product information through training.
• Advise on consumer lending options and take loan applications.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and risk policies.
• Engage clients with courteous service while conducting transactions.

Skills

Client sales

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Sourcing new clients

Microsoft Office

Time management

Travel flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Regular or Temporary: Regular Language Fluency: English (Required) Work Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

Responsible for providing an industry leading client service experience 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

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 and 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 and 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. Leads sales initiatives within the branch and acts as an expert resource.
9. Provides professional client service, ensuring a consistent experience by engaging clients with smiling, courteous conversation while conducting transactions and uncovering needs.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent education
2. 4 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.

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