Small Business Relationship Manager

AmeriCU; Town of Peru (NY); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

HSA contribution

Paid holidays

PTO

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee events

Job summary

AmeriCU is seeking a Small Business Relationship Manager to grow and strengthen relationships with our business members. This role focuses on developing new business, expanding existing relationships, and connecting members with lending, deposits, cash management, and other financial solutions.

You will prospect and network to develop new SMB relationships, build referrals through community involvement, promote AmeriCU’s business products, and collaborate with teams on SBA lending programs to

Responsibilities

• Prospect, network, and develop new small business relationships.
• Build referral opportunities through community involvement and Centers of Influence.
• Promote AmeriCU’s business products and services throughout the community.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing business members.
• Identify opportunities to deepen relationships through deposits, cash management, merchant services, lending, insurance, wealth management, and other financial solutions.
• Serve as a trusted resource by understanding member needs and recommending appropriate solutions.
• Gather and evaluate borrower information needed to initiate underwriting requests.
• Maintain strong knowledge of SBA programs, including 7(a) and 504 lending.
• Partner with Financial Center teams through training, mentoring, and joint business development calls.

Job description

Position:Small Business Relationship Manager

Location: 700 Bear Swamp Rd.

Job Id:2776

# of Openings:1

Small Business Relationship Manager

Starting Salary: $66,964.91 to $83,706.13/annually, actual pay will be based on experience.

Status: Need to physically be present in the Peru market, some ability to work from home

The Opportunity - Small Business Relationship Manager

AmeriCU Credit Union is seeking a Small Business Relationship Manager to grow and strengthen relationships with our business members. This role focuses on developing new business, expanding existing relationships, and connecting members with lending, deposit, cash management, and other financial solutions to help their businesses succeed.

What You’ll Do as a Small Business Relationship Manager

Business Development

• Prospect, network, and develop new small business relationships.
• Build referral opportunities through community involvement and Centers of Influence.
• Promote AmeriCU’s business products and services throughout the community.

Relationship Management

• Build and maintain relationships with existing business members.
• Identify opportunities to deepen relationships through deposits, cash management, merchant services, lending, insurance, wealth management, and other financial solutions.
• Serve as a trusted resource by understanding member needs and recommending appropriate solutions.

Lending & Partnership

• Gather and evaluate borrower information needed to initiate underwriting requests.
• Maintain strong knowledge of SBA programs, including 7(a) and 504 lending.
• Partner with Financial Center teams through training, mentoring, and joint business development calls.

Who Are We?

AmeriCU is a not‑for‑profit credit union based in Rome, NY with assets in excess of $3.0 billion and serving more than 200,000 members across Central New York, the United States, and beyond. For over 75 years, we have been committed to our members, our employees, and our communities.

In 2026, AmeriCU was once again recognized as one of the Best Companies to Work for in New York State and named by American Banker as one of the best credit unions in the United States to work for.

Come grow with us!

Whether you are just starting out or have been working in your field already, we offer opportunities for growth and advancement. It is our goal to hire employees who will provide exceptional service to our members and who value giving back and supporting the communities we serve. In addition, we offer the following benefits:

Competitive rates on our Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Generous contribution to your Health Savings Account, if you choose to enroll in one of AmeriCU’s High Deductible Health plans

Paid Holidays

Paid Time off – Vacation, Personal or Sick and Birthday

Employee Appreciation Events

401(k) Matching after 1 year of employment

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement for Full-time employees after 1 year of employment

Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, free to all Full-time employees

Enhanced Short Term Disability – at no cost to you!

Pay Range:$66,964.91 - $83,706.13 per year