Position Overview:

Lakeland Bank has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Commercial Lending Professional.  As a Relationship Manager you will develop and grow the Commercial Loan Business through new and existing customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Quick ability to identify viable relationship opportunities to include full lending, deposit, cash management and other banking services beneficial to the client and the bank
• Provide framework for initiation and development of commercial loan requests from centers of influence, existing customers and prospects through detailed calling plans and extensive networking activities
• Utilize your experience in CRE/C&I lending to quickly analyze and partner with analysts to underwrite specific credit requests including loans of all types
• Structure, prepare and present loan offerings to management.
• Manage the entire credit approval process through to closing
• Monitor and maintain client relationships to ensure timely loan administration. Detect potential problems and suggest opportunities for additional business.
• Active involvement in community and business organizations.
• Refers and cross-sell bank services to best meet client needs.

Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree; preferably in accounting, marketing, business administration and/or finance
• 7 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience in Commercial Lending
• Ability to generate loan business with through prospecting and connecting with current book of business
• Formal bank credit training is a plus
• Ability to underwrite specific credit requests including CRE/Commercial & Industrial, Owner-Occupied and Investment Real Estate, construction loans
• Exceptional communication skills; ability to effectively communicate with customers, clients and co-workers
• Ability to cross-sell bank products and services to best meet client needs
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with clients and co-workers
• Ability to solve practical problems and find creative solutions
• Familiarity with the market territory.
• Successful business development through external referral sources.
• Knowledge of Baker Hill software a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Must be bondable