Small Business Growth & Relationship Leader

First Merchants Corporation; Royal Oak (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 (SBDO) to drive deposit growth and cultivate relationships with small businesses generating $0-$3 million in annual revenue. The SBDO will acquire, develop, and retain clients by offering tailored banking solutions and excellent service.

The role emphasizes relationship management, community engagement, and collaboration with internal teams to cross-sell deposit, cash management, and lending products to strengthen local

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in business banking, sales, or financial services focused on small business clients.
• Ability to prospect, onboard, and grow deposit and lending relationships.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and client-management skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Small business banking

Relationship building

Sales

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

First Merchants Bank is seeking a Small Business Development Officer (SBDO) to drive deposit growth and cultivate relationships with small businesses generating $0-$3 million in annual revenue. The SBDO will acquire, develop, and retain clients by offering tailored banking solutions and excellent service.

The role emphasizes relationship management, community engagement, and collaboration with internal teams to cross-sell deposit, cash management, and lending products to strengthen local