Small Business Growth & Relationship Lead

First Merchants Brand; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k

Health Savings and Flexible Spending

Vacation/Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Additional Benefits

Job summary

First Merchants Bank is seeking a Small Business Development Officer to drive deposit growth and foster strong relationships with small businesses generating $0–$3 million in annual revenue. The role emphasizes acquisition, development, and retention of clients with tailored banking solutions.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in small business banking, relationship building, and community engagement to expand cross-sell opportunities and deliver exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in business banking, sales, or financial services focused on small business clients.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prospect, and onboard small business clients to achieve deposit and lending growth targets.
• Develop and execute strategies to increase core deposits and other banking services for small businesses.
• Deepen share of wallet by retaining and expanding existing relationships.

Skills

Relationship building

Business banking

Sales

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance or related field

Associate degree + 2 years related experience

4 years related work/military experience

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

First Merchants Bank is seeking a Small Business Development Officer to drive deposit growth and foster strong relationships with small businesses generating $0–$3 million in annual revenue. The role emphasizes acquisition, development, and retention of clients with tailored banking solutions.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in small business banking, relationship building, and community engagement to expand cross-sell opportunities and deliver exceptional service.