Relationship Banker; Floater

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Pay is based on a number of factors including the successful candidate’s job-related knowledge and skills, qualifications, and prior experience. Arvest offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including a full range of health and life, financial, and wellness benefits. For more information about benefits, please visit  .

Position requires flexibility Monday through Friday 8 am to 6 pm with rotating Saturdays 8:30 am to 1:30 pm.

Incumbent will be required to float between Benton, Bryant and Salem branches as needed.

Previous Sales Experience Preferred.

Bilingual English/Spa nish preferred.

Summary:

The story of Arvest is one of commitment started by our founders in 1961 with an intense dedication to focusing on our customers. We will always be active and involved members of the communities we serve, and we will always work to put the needs of our customers and associates first as we continue to fulfill our mission – People helping people find financial solutions for life.

Job Title:
Relationship Banker

The Relationship Banker will primarily focus on product sales and exceptional customer service. The associate develops new customer relationships and strengthens existing relationships by ensuring each customer knows and offers appropriate products and services to meet their existing and future financial needs. The Relationship Banker provides expert product advice, clear and concise directions on using self-service banking solutions, transacts business accurately and provides account servicing and problem resolution per established procedures and regulations.

The Relationship Banker is a leveled position, beginning with an entry Level 1 and advancing to Level
3. Additionally, with the successful completion of all three Relationship Banker levels, there could be an opportunity to advance into the Relationship Banker 4 leadership position.

• Level 1 -- Training:
  The primary focus will be training and development while working with a seasoned mentor. Progression to Level 2 is dependent upon the successful completion of all training.
• Level 2 – Proficient:
  Works independently on routine tasks and with general guidance on complex tasks. Demonstrates superior product knowledge and excellent needs-based selling skills. Upon the recommendation of the Branch Manager or Regional Management and upon demonstrated proficiency in all performance expectations, the associate could advance to Level 3.
• Level 3 – Advanced:
  Demonstrating independent action and high initiative, the associate resolves problems, develops recommendations and determines the course of action on new tasks. Tasks could range from complex to highly specialized in nature. Additionally, the Level 3 will also serve as a mentor to Level 1 associates.

• Contribute to achieving branch sales goals through a consultative sales approach with new and existing customers, following the sales process defined in the CFB Retail Sales Playbook. Through discovery conversations, identify and uncover the customer's financial needs and offer appropriate solutions as Arvest strives to provide a seamless, one-stop shopping experience. Refer qualified customers to specialized sales forces.
• Proactively make outbound calls to generate sales to strengthen further the customer relationship and/or begin customer relationships.
• Identify opportunities to sell consumer loans, accept consumer loan applications and facilitate loan closings. You must also work effectively with the centralized underwriting department.
• Deliver consistent, exceptional customer service by acknowledging every customer promptly, smiling and greeting each customer, introducing yourself, using eye contact, and thanking the customer. Acknowledge customer complaints and follow the established complaint process to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Opens and processes simple, moderately, or highly complex deposit accounts.
• Answer and assist customers’ questions and concerns, including, but not limited to, helping customers with deposit risk management and day-to-day banking business.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of…