First Merchants Bank is seeking a Relationship Manager IV. This position will effectively carry out the Commercial Sales and Relationship Management process by growing market share, broadening revenue mix, retaining customers and managing portfolios.
As part of this role, you will:
- Implement an aggressive sales and marketing strategy to develop new and existing relationships.
- Identify and develop prospects into significant new relationships with yearly goals for income production.
- Aggressive sales call plan which aligns with established goals.
- Cross sell opportunities.
- Ensure bank reporting tool is utilized for reporting progress.
- Provide exceptional customer service; be responsive, knowledgeable and exceed customer expectations.
- Continually monitor current loans and customer’s credit profile to ensure complete conformity with terms.
- Ensure current credit and financial information is obtained as needed and/or that collateral is adequate.
- Review financials with customers and provide expert advice as necessary.
- Direct accountability for loss prevention; determine necessary action to be taken on all loans, includes resolving marginal and delinquent loans.
- Remain cognizant of developing trends.
- Extend credit within assigned limits to commercial customers.
- Interview applicants and obtain information concerning their business needs, abilities and earnings, and assess credit risk.
- Obtain and analyze pertinent financial data or appraise the adequacy of collateral pledged.
- Review, validate and/or approve letters of credit.
- Support employee development and training, counsel, motivate, coach, mentor and provide leadership.
- Position may supervise others while retaining direct production goals.
To be successful in this position, we require the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field OR associate degree/two (2) years of college + two (2) years of related work/military experience OR four (4) years of related work/military experience (plus any additional required experience list below).
- A minimum of ten (10) years of commercial banking experience.
First Merchants offers the following:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401k
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Vacation/Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Additional Benefits
A little about us:
First Merchants is guided by a genuine philosophy of being a meaningful place to work and having a prosperous impact across all walks of life throughout the communities we serve, including consumers, businesses and other organizations. Our Vision, Mission and Team statement reflect and reinforce that authentic service philosophy.
Our Vision is:
To enhance the financial wellness of the diverse communities we serve.
Our Mission is:
To be the most responsive, knowledgeable, and high-performing financial organization for our clients, teammates, and shareholders.
Our Team:
"We are a collection of dynamic colleagues with diverse experiences and perspectives who share a passion for positively impacting lives. We are genuinely committed to attracting and engaging teammates of diverse backgrounds. We believe in the power of inclusion and belonging."
Apply today to begin your career with us!
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What We Do
First Merchants Corporation is the largest financial services holding company in Central Indiana, headquartered in Muncie, Indiana. The Corporation has one full-service bank charter, First Merchants Bank. The Bank also operates as First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors (as a division of First Merchants Bank). First Merchants Corporation’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market System under the symbol FRME. First Merchants offers customers broad financial services throughout locations in Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and Michigan providing: • Commercial Banking (business) – checking, treasury management, card services, financing, loans, electronic banking, online and mobile banking. • Personal Banking (consumer) – checking, savings, CDs, mortgages, loans, IRAs, HSAs, online and mobile banking. • Private Wealth Advisors - trusts, investments, 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans, profit sharing plans, pension plans, cross-tested plans, cash balance plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, IRAs, SEP IRAs, and succession planning. First Merchants is committed to customers by: • Developing strong relationships. o As financial advisors – our professionals listen and provide solutions o The tenure of our professionals averages eight years, meaning you will enjoy continuity of service o We hire local professionals from the communities we serve • Customers benefit from local decision making. o Decisions are made faster o The process is streamlined, with each customer having a single point of contact. o Our financial professionals are empowered to develop tailored solutions. • The local communities we serve benefit from First Merchants’ involvement and support.
