Deposit Sales Representative (Bilingual: Spanish)

A career at Stearns Bank provides a culture that fosters stability, teamwork, and collaboration. Whether you have sales experience or are new to sales, Stearns Bank is here to set you up for success!

We are seeking individuals who are results-focused with an exceptional work ethic to engage with prospective Stearns Bank customers. This position will be responsible for generating leads and sales by making outbound calls and engaging potential customers over the phone. A successful candidate must be self-driven, energetic and can communicate effectively to a wide range of people.

Full-time or part-time positions available. Full-Time (Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) or Part-Time (Monday – Friday, flexible schedule during business hours).

Required 30-day on-site training in St. Cloud, MN with the opportunity to work remotely or in-office after initial training has been completed.

Starting hourly wage of $20.00/hour. Employment offers will be dependent upon the selected candidate’s relevant qualifications and experience.

Why work with us?

• Up to $500 Self Allowance Reimbursement
• Up to $5,000 Family Care Reimbursement
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Generous PTO, sick time, paid leaves, paid holidays
• ESOP & 401(k) employer match
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• DEI-focused, best-in-class employee culture
• Team building allowance
• And so much more!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct outbound sales calls to potential customers using provided leads and contact lists.
• Navigate multiple systems to perform sales tasks professionally and accurately by phone.
• Engage potential customers in conversation, clearly presenting our products and their benefits.
• Customize conversations to address potential customer’s needs.
• Ensure timely and accurate tracking of all calls and leads in CRM software.
• Consistently meet or exceed sales and performance objectives and operational standards.
• Ability to identify opportunities to sell Stearns Bank products and services.

REQUIREMENTS

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, twist, bend, sit, walk use hands to twist, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, such as computer mouse, computer keyboard, calculator, stapler, telephone, staple puller, etc., reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong active listening skills with an empathetic and consultative ear.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to learn new products and understand our deposit product and service offerings.
• Works well independently and possesses great time management skills.
• Bilingual with fluency in Spanish and English.
• Positive attitude and resilient to product rejection.
• Professional and engaging phone presentation.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented with a drive to achieve performance targets.
• Banking knowledge preferred but not necessary.

THE COMPANY

Founded in 1912, Stearns Financial Services Inc. (SFSI) is a $2.4 billion well-capitalized, independent financial holding company based in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Specializing in nationwide small business lending and equipment financing, Stearns has maintained outstanding customer service, fast decisions, and customized finance solutions to their customers for decades.

Stearns Bank has earned itself a stellar reputation amongst customers and competitors alike. This reputation goes beyond just word-of-mouth, as Stearns has been recognized by the Independent Community Banker’s Association (ICBA) as a top-performing bank in the nation based on a 3-year average Return on Assets for banks $1 billion or more. Stearns has also been recognized by American Banker as a top-performing bank in the nation over a 3-year period for Return on Equity for banks from $2 billion to $10 billion.

As a Star Tribune Top Workplaces award recipient and an award recipient of the Minnesota Business Magazine 100 Best Places to Work in Minnesota, Stearns takes pride in their team and holds their employees in extremely high regard. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package including our Employee Stock Ownership Program-one of the best long-term incentive programs in the nation.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER /AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, or creed, religion, sex, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other class protected by Federal, State, local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.