Recruit Marketing Specialist

Summary:

The Recruit Marketing Specialist is responsible for the successful promotion and marketing of the bank's products and services to the prospective recruit clients at the Recruit Training Center. Responsible to generate sales and promote bank products to qualified customers with ethical oversight of bank operations and adherence to all procedures. Responsible for providing a superior client experience. Communicates effectively and is highly engaged and energized to speak publicly to large audiences.

The position pays a minimum of $18.50 per hour and is eligible for performance-based incentive compensation based on achievement of established incentive goals. Those details will be provided during the recruitment process. Full-time associates are eligible for our benefit package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) plan; Company paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance; Company paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and more! Position will remain open until a qualified applicant has been hired.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Markets bank products to target clients outside of the banking center by attending daily briefings at Naval Station Great Lakes and facilitating public presentations to new Recruits

• Generates new business by explaining the Armed Forces Bank story along with the features and benefits of bank products to a target audience

• Attends local functions and events primarily hosted by military groups located on the installation

• Identifies and pursues marketing opportunities to build brand awareness around the installation

• Builds relationships with key decision makers and influencers at the installation

• Supports installation events and generates opportunities for programs that provide mutual benefit such as financial education initiatives

• Professionally and ethically represents the bank

• Deliver fast, easy and personal service consistent with company standards in all client, non-client and associate interactions

• Understands, embodies, communicates and instills corporate initiatives and vision, including the six pillars of success

• Adhere to all bank compliance, security and operational policies and procedures

• Maintain client information in complete confidence

• Complete other specified duties as assigned

• Regular attendance required, working at the work site during regular business hours and/or assigned hours

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Bachelor's degree preferred

• 2+ years banking experience preferred

• Military experience preferred

• Engaging presentation delivery and facilitation skills

• Public speaking experience

• Marketing experience preferred

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to complete work accurately

• High emotional intelligence with proven ability to be self-motivated

• Must be able to multi-task and be comfortable with on-the-job training

• Working knowledge of common computer programs (i.e., Windows, MS Office, Email, etc.)

• Thorough understanding of retail deposit and loan products

• Must be able to work flexible schedules based on the banking center hours of operation

• Must be able to work overtime when necessary

• Must be able to work on a military installation by successfully obtaining approval from the governing authorities through background checks and the vetting process

Physical Requirements:

The work environment is typical of standard office and retail banking settings. The position is medium work, exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally with frequent sitting for meetings and computer work. Standing and walking may be required for sustained periods of time for moving from one work site to another conducting briefings. Periodic driving to and from the work location for outside sales and marketing activities. Reaching may be required involving extending arms in any direction. Office equipment, such as a computer and telephone will be used, requiring the use of hands and fingers to manipulate a keyboard or keypad. Visual ability to read a computer screen or written documents is necessary. Speaking ability to express or exchange ideas; impart oral information to clients, staff or to the public; or convey detailed or important spoken instructions by means of the spoken word is required. Hearing is necessary to receive detailed information through oral communication.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Academy Bank and Armed Forces Bank provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. If you need an accommodation for any part of the employment process, please e-mail ~~~.