Commercial Market Executive - Lehigh Valley, PA

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of relationship managers and support staff to achieve performance goals.
• Set clear objectives, provide ongoing coaching, and foster professional development to ensure team success.
• Promote a collaborative, high-performance culture with a focus on client satisfaction and revenue growth.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the commercial banking sector.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with business owners, CFOs, and other key decision-makers.
• Conduct client meetings, presentations, and financial needs assessments.
• Resolve complex client issues and ensure high satisfaction levels.
• Develop and execute regional business strategies aligned with corporate goals in order to grow the Bank's commercial loan portfolio and deposit base within the Lehigh Valley market.
• Collaborate with relationship managers and product specialists to structure and deliver customized solutions.
• Maintain a robust pipeline of qualified prospects and track progress.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and regional economic conditions.
• Identify market opportunities and lead regional expansion initiatives.
• Enhance the Bank’s visibility and reputation through community engagement and marketing.
• Represent the company in regional business and community events and networking opportunities.
• Foster a positive impact on the community through engagement and leadership, including actively participating in community service and volunteer activities and serving on local boards and committees.
• Support efforts to establish and strengthen relationships with local government entities, agencies, public service organizations, and schools.
• Collaborate with internal teams to address the needs of municipal clients and prospects.
• Stay informed about government policies and initiatives that may impact the Bank.
• Support cross-sell initiatives across business lines including treasury management, lending, and capital markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in commercial banking, financial services, economic development, government, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of commercial lending and financial analysis.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Commitment to community service and involvement.

Preferred Skills

• Leadership and team development.
• Experience interfacing with Lehigh Valley based middle-market or large corporate clients; local government, municipal organizations, and schools; and local not-for-profit organizations.
• Basic familiarity with Excel, Microsoft word, and AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT).