More than 135 years ago, we started with core values that never go out of style: listen, learn and help businesses and individuals reach their goals. These core values shape our culture, and we were recently Great Place to Work Certified because of our outstanding workplace culture and employee experience. As well, our financial strength and stability are key reasons Forbes named us one of the Best 100 Banks in America for the ninth consecutive year.
With more than $16 billion in assets and 135 branch locations throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California, we understand our role in the economy and take that responsibility seriously. In addition to offering a source of capital to personal banking clients and businesses of all sizes, we place a high importance on employee volunteerism and donate millions of dollars each year to community organizations.
As a Business Banker with Banner Bank you will grow Business Banking revenue by increasing business deposits, loans, treasury management, and merchant services. Primary focus is on the acquisition of new bank client relationships. You will support the assigned market territory and conduct branch visits.
In this role you will have the opportunity to:
- Actively develop and manage relationships with high value business clients. Promoting and marketing a broad range of bank products and services.
- Develop and maintain necessary relationships with line of business partners, commercial relationship managers, branch managers, and related staff to facilitate a team environment and successful delivery of products and services.
- Responsible for meeting sales volume and profitability goals, sales activities, and calling goals.
- Develop internal and external referral sources through centers of influence, participation in bank events, community activities, and participation in seminars for professional and small business groups.
- Understanding all company products and making referrals to other areas as appropriate.
- Coordinate and set up meetings between prospective customers and appropriate line of business partners, including Commercial Relationship Managers, Branch Managers, Treasury Management Representatives, Mortgage Loan Officers, Investment Officers, and Outside Affiliated Product Reps.
- Responsible for complying with policies, procedures, security requirements, and government regulations.
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor's Degree: Accounting, Business, Economics, Law, Computer Science or other related field required (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
Experience
- 6 or more years of experience in business banking required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proven ability to develop business relationships.
- Possess strong networking and relationship management skills.
- Possess effective presentation and negotiation skills.
- Possess a working knowledge and understanding of cash management products and services.
- Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations relating to commercial lending.
Travel
- 20%
- Required to support assigned market and conduct branch visits
Compensation & Benefits
- Targeted starting salary range (based on experience): $110,000 annually
- Robust uncapped quarterly incentive plan
- Comprehensive employee benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD and life
- Paid vacation time, sick time and 11 company paid holidays
- 401k (with up to 4% match)
- Tuition reimbursement
Banner Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Banner Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for any job postings. Resumes submitted to any Banner Bank employee by a third-party agency and/or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Banner Bank. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for a position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.
