First Merchants Corporation

Managing Director, National Sales Manager

First Merchants Corporation  •  Indianapolis, IN / Chicago, IL (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

First Merchants Bank is seeking a Managing Director, National Sales Manager to join our team! This position will build and lead a best-in-class Sponsor Finance business development team by continually improving the strategies and tactics utilized to drive new business development across the Sponsor Finance footprint.

As part of this role you will:

  • Create and foster a high performing sales culture driven by consistent and disciplined bankers
  • Train and Coach
    • Coach bankers on how Sponsor Finance will approach the market, develop a routine for market visits, networking events, and relationship building to drive opportunities from our Sponsor relationships
    • Ensure the team is knowledgeable around all aspects of our credit policy and legal documents
  • Set Clear Expectations and Hold Accountable
    • Ensure each team member has an appropriate strategy to cover their markets
    • Establish aggressive production goals
    • Ensure each team member is on track to achieve their production goals at all times
  • Achieve production goals

To be successful in this position, we require the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • A minimum of thirteen (13) years of bank/finance company business development and three (3) years of Sponsor Finance business development experience.

The following would be a plus:

  • Master’s degree in business administration (MBA)
  • Completion of a respected banking school

First Merchants offers the following:

  • Base Pay PLUS Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 401k
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Vacation/Sick Time
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Additional Benefits

A little about us:

First Merchants is guided by a genuine philosophy of being a meaningful place to work and having a prosperous impact across all walks of life throughout the communities we serve, including consumers, businesses and other organizations. Our Vision, Mission and Team statement reflect and reinforce that authentic service philosophy.

Our Vision is:

To enhance the financial wellness of the diverse communities we serve.

Our Mission is:

To be the most responsive, knowledgeable, and high-performing financial organization for our clients, teammates, and shareholders.

Our Team:

"We are a collection of dynamic colleagues with diverse experiences and perspectives who share a passion for positively impacting lives. We are genuinely committed to attracting and engaging teammates of diverse backgrounds. We believe in the power of inclusion and belonging."

Apply today to begin your career with us!

First Merchants Corporation

About First Merchants Corporation

First Merchants Corporation is the largest financial services holding company in Central Indiana, headquartered in Muncie, Indiana. The Corporation has one full-service bank charter, First Merchants Bank. The Bank also operates as First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors (as a division of First Merchants Bank). First Merchants Corporation’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market System under the symbol FRME.

First Merchants offers customers broad financial services throughout locations in Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and Michigan providing:

• Commercial Banking (business) – checking, treasury management, card services, financing, loans, electronic banking, online and mobile banking.

• Personal Banking (consumer) – checking, savings, CDs, mortgages, loans, IRAs, HSAs, online and mobile banking.

• Private Wealth Advisors - trusts, investments, 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans, profit sharing plans, pension plans, cross-tested plans, cash balance plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, IRAs, SEP IRAs, and succession planning.

First Merchants is committed to customers by:

• Developing strong relationships.

o As financial advisors – our professionals listen and provide solutions

o The tenure of our professionals averages eight years, meaning you will enjoy continuity of service

o We hire local professionals from the communities we serve

• Customers benefit from local decision making.

o Decisions are made faster

o The process is streamlined, with each customer having a single point of contact.

o Our financial professionals are empowered to develop tailored solutions.

• The local communities we serve benefit from First Merchants’ involvement and support.

Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender. Investment Management solutions provided by First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors may not be FDIC insured, are not deposits of First Merchants Bank and may lose value. First Merchants and the shield logo are registered service marks of First Merchants Corporation.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Muncie, IN
Year Founded
1893
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