Relationship Specialist

At VyStar, we offer competitive pay, an excellent benefit package that includes a 401(k) Plan, an extensive paid technical and on-the-job training program, and tuition reimbursement available to all full and part time employees.

Part time positions start at a minimum of 30 hours per week.

We encourage you to become a part of VyStar Credit Union's family of employees.

Relationship Specialist ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT

The Relationship Specialist's responsibilities include providing unbelievable member experiences with every member interaction both in-person and on the phone, identifying member cues, asking open-ended discovery questions, and growing consumer and business relationships by identifying member needs and properly positioning VyStar financial solutions.

This key relationship-building position must be able to describe VyStar Credit Union's value proposition versus competitors and convey the importance of educating and proactively helping members with their financial goals.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use each member interaction both on the phone and in-person to provide unbelievable member experiences from greeting and welcoming, to strengthening and enhancing member relationships through quality conversations and cross-selling credit union solutions effectively.
• Identify member cues, ask open-ended discovery questions, and grow consumer and business relationships by identifying member needs.
• Understand and position consumer and business deposit, credit, insurance, and investment solutions appropriately.
• Handle personal and business account transactions, open accounts, and process various types of loan applications.
• Explain basics of credit and savings options and effectively refer more complex business products, mortgage solutions, investments options, and insurance.
• Provide additional services to members such as account maintenance, notary, wire transfer, savings bond redemption, safe deposits box services, fraud claims, and credit card disputes.
• Support and participate in all Credit Union initiatives and campaigns.
• Exercise sound judgment and discretion while remaining compliant with well-defined limits and guidelines.
• Work with relative independence to accomplish tasks.
• Exhibit a high degree of integrity, trustworthiness, and professionalism always.
• Exude a positive and professional attitude with members and partners consistently.
• Resolve member problems independently, seeking to find ways to a "yes" whenever possible, and escalating more complex concerns.
• Embrace VyStar's Standards of Excellence, Behaviors of Excellence, Being Unbelievable, and the Great 8 Member Service Commitments.
• Actively lead by example through community service supporting the VyStar brand.
• Utilize excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• High school diploma / GED is required.
• Associate's degree is preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Previous experience in a sales and / or customer service position, community service, military service, asking questions, offering recommendations and making referrals is preferred, preferably with a financial institution.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Previous experience in a sales and / or customer service position, preferably with a financial institution, community service, or military service experience preferred.
• Ability to process accurate transactions and requests.
• Must possess and utilize excellent listening skills, verbal, and written communications skills.
• Proficient in the use of the Internet and Microsoft Office.
• Must have an outgoing personality and a strong desire to help people.
• Must be professional in appearance and attitude.
• Must be able to handle many tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities.

DISCLAIMERS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Nothing in this position description is an implied contract for employment. The position description is intended to be an accurate account of the essential functions.

The functions are not all encompassing and are subject to change at any time by management.

VyStar Credit Union is not seeking outside assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or search firms for employment or contractor opportunities.

Any resumes submitted by an outside vendor to any employee at VyStar via e-mail, internet, or directly to hiring managers without a valid written search agreement with the Talent Acquisition / HR department will be deemed the sole property of VyStar Credit Union.

No placement fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of the referral, or through other means.

Thank you for your inquiry regarding our current job opening. Your resume will be carefully reviewed against the position requirements.

Should your experience and skills match, you will be contacted by one of our Human Resources department staff members.

Thank you again for your interest in this position!

VyStar Credit Union Human Resources