If you are a successful lender who enjoys developing and working a plan to assist businesses and entrepreneurs reach their growth goals, this could be the opportunity for you. Sunflower Bank N.A., an aggressive $7 billion bank, is currently searching for the right Business Banker in our growing organization in our Overland Park, KS location. This is the ideal possibility for you if you seek the freedom to develop new and existing customer relationships, and also be an important member of the team responsible for developing products and services that bring value to business owners.

• Serves as primary contact with assigned customers focusing on retention and growth in profitability. Identifies business needs and corresponding sales opportunities bank-wide and actively promotes ways to increase customer reliance on bank products and services, capitalizing on the unique and comprehensive capabilities of the Bank. This would include Deposit Products, Cash Management, Capital Markets, Loan Products and personal banking products and services. Develops new business banking relationships for the Bank. Conducts interviews with applicants to thoroughly understand current and prospective needs including the business financial situation and need for Bank products and services. Visits applicants at their places of business to verify and better assess their current situation and future needs.
• Obtains financial statements, tax returns, and other credit information and ensures maintenance of electronic credit files. Conducts analysis of pertinent credit information and/or credit checks.
• Works closely with the credit group on all new credit requests and renewals ensuring that all relevant financial and non-financial information is available to the portfolio manager forming a one banking team for all bank clients.
• Manages existing portfolio and stays informed on their condition. Is aware of developing trends in the market, which may impact credit quality. Works closely with the portfolio management teams to ensure responsiveness to portfolio management needs and timeliness of reporting responses.
• Manages all communications with customers related to credit and non-credit issues. Works with commercial documentation department and Business Credit Management team in the review and negotiation of loan documents. Maintains assigned annual goals for portfolio growth, new business development, and portfolio maintenance.

Education/Experience Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, preferred.
• 3-5 + years of experience with business development.
• Must possess experience in commercial or business banking with general knowledge of lending laws and regulations.
• Credit experience
• Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills.

Sunflower Bank Benefits employees enjoy outstanding benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan with 6% Match
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Plus many more employee perks & incentives!