JOB SUMMARY
The Treasury Management Sales Specialist provides comprehensive sales and administrative support to Bank’s Lending Team and Relationship Managers. This role is responsible for the pre-sale and post-sale activities related to the sale of treasury management products and services to commercial clients. The successful candidate will be a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of banking products, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Sales and Proposal Preparation:
- Work directly with front line branch staff and lending team to prepare sales proposals, presentations, and product demonstrations for prospective and existing clients.
- Gather and analyze client account data to identify needs and recommend appropriate treasury management solutions.
- Create detailed financial analysis and proformas, including cost-benefit analyses, to demonstrate the value of proposed services.
- Assist in the pricing process and prepare all necessary documentation for internal approvals.
- Help prepare and respond to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from potential clients.
- Client Management and Support:
- Act as a primary point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries, and resolving issues related to treasury management products and services.
- Proactively review client accounts to identify opportunities for additional services ("upselling" or "cross-selling").
- Coordinate with other internal departments, such as Branch Operation, Digital Banking, BSA, and IT, to ensure a smooth and timely setup of new services.
- Handle client onboarding, including preparing applications, collecting necessary documents, and ensuring all compliance requirements are met.
- Provide ongoing client training and technical support on new products, systems, and online banking platforms.
- Administrative and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records in the bank's customer relationship management (CRM) system.
- Track and report on sales pipelines, revenue goals, and other key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Manage and process service agreements, paperwork, and other administrative tasks to support the sales team.
- Stay informed on industry trends, competitor offerings, and regulatory changes that may affect treasury management products.
- Ensure all sales and implementation processes adhere to internal policies, banking regulations, and compliance standards.
- Identify and escalate any potential risks, such as cyber-risk, product risk, or operational risk, to the appropriate channels.
- Assist in the annual review of client accounts and documentation to mitigate risk and ensure a sound relationship.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in financial services, with a strong preference for previous experience in a sales support, customer service, or treasury management role.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
- Familiarity with banking software, and bank’s treasury management products, including ACH/Wires, Positive Pay, Remote Deposit Capture (RDC), Merchant Card Processing, Bill Pay and Online/Mobile Banking.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills to perform financial analysis and create reports.
- Communication Skills:
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for interacting with clients and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to clearly explain complex financial products and concepts.
- Personal Attributes:
- Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.