Essential Functions / Responsibilities
Create organic growth through prospecting within designated geography and across existing clients.
Engage in consistent joint calling efforts with other lines of business partners.
Work with internal constituencies to bring appropriate expertise to the client/prospect.
Partner with Marketing to develop region‑specific calling efforts.
Schedule and execute sales calls and appropriate follow‑up meetings and activities.
Develop professional business‑appropriate relationships in the community that positively impact the region’s business results.
Actively participate in regional civic activities.
Achieve sales goals and manage pipeline activities.
Track, report, and communicate business results and activities to internal FFB management.
Develop and sustain “Clients for Life.”
Handle all transactions within the Retail environment: running a teller drawer, opening checking accounts, and inputting consumer and small‑business loan applications.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
5years of experience exceeding sales goals.
Consultative, needs‑based selling success.
Strong product knowledge of consumer and commercial deposits, investments, consumer loans, business loans, and treasury management.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across other line of business.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
Strong outside‑business calling skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills, ability to speak in front of larger audiences.
Familiarity with consumer and small business credit.
Preferred Knowledge and Skills
Operate in a newly acquired territory with limited brand awareness.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with marketing, operations, compliance, and branch leadership.
Resolve moderately complex issues and raise to higher levels when needed.
Degree of Complexity and Scope
Operating in newly acquired territory with limited brand awareness.
Degree of Independence and Decision‑Making
May assist in hiring decisions for local staff as needed.
Acts independently to resolve customer and operational issues within delegated authority.
Required Supervisory Responsibilities
May be asked to supervise local staff in the future; mentorship as needed.
Physical Requirements
Work on‑site at branches and in the field as needed.
Travel locally and occasionally to corporate headquarters or other bank locations.
Work extended periods sitting or standing; operate standard office equipment.
Lift up to 25lbs occasionally.
Compliance Statement
The associate is responsible for meeting all compliance requirements imposed on First Financial Bank by state and federal law and regulation, and all related bank policies and procedures, including Bank Secrecy Act, Anti‑Money Laundering, OFAC and Suspicious Activity reporting requirements, and all other lending and deposit compliance requirements.
Development and Training Pay Range
$74,000 – $98,000 annually.
Benefits
Relevant, thoughtful benefits and programs that support associates’ holistic wellbeing. Please review our Benefits Guide.
Incentive Eligibility
All roles are incentive eligible with the exception of Co‑Op, Intern, or Student positions.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is our policy to not discriminate against any individual in violation of federal, state, and local laws as it relates to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran/military service, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are an E‑Verify Employer.
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Business Development Leader (Fulton Market)
First Financial Bank · Chicago, IL, USA ·
- Pay:
- $74,000-$98,000/yr
- Job type:
- Full Time