Account manager agriculture

Area of Interest: Advisory services, Commercial banking

A career as an Agriculture Small Business Account Manager in the Commercial sector at National Bank means establishing remotely a privileged business relationship with agricultural entrepreneurs while working closely with partners and colleagues from all agricultural regions of Canada. This job allows you to have a positive impact on our organization, thanks to your skills in managing business relationships and your knowledge of finance.

Your job

• Manage a portfolio of agricultural customers with, among other things, financing needs of less than $250,000
• Contribute to business development and customer loyalty by ensuring efficient, high-quality and continuous service
• Increase the profitability of your portfolio by building loyalty among current and potential customers in your market
• Work in synergy with the Bank's different sectors in order to offer a global offer to customers for their business and personal needs
• Identify and develop business opportunities in your market and increase the agricultural clientele.
• Maintain contact with customers by providing them with advice adapted to their evolving needs.
• Negotiate the terms of agreements with customers by maximizing the elements of the desired profitability.
• Maintain the quality of the loan and deposit portfolio.

Your team

The Small Business, Agriculture Services team is part of the Agriculture specialized group in the Commercial sector. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Agriculture Services, you are part of a team of 5 direct colleagues and more than 150 employees dedicated to agriculture. Our team stands out for its sharp customer service and competitive financing offer.

You work in hybrid mode and you can choose to work from one of our regional agricultural centres, depending on your place of residence (examples: St-Hyacinthe, Quebec City, Drummondville, St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Joliette, Valleyfield, Sherbrooke, Coaticook, Ste-Marie-de-Beauce, Victoriaville, Rimouski, Casselman, Moncton)

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and 3 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics OR Master's degree related to the industry and four years of relevant experience
• Member of the Order of Agronomists of Quebec, desirable
• Experience in customer service and relationship management
• Knowledge of Farm Business Loan Products and Administration
• Developed financial analysis skills
• Strong negotiation skills

Languages:

• Language: English

• Language: French

Reason to require this language: you will need to serve clients who speak a language other than French regularly. Skills

Accountability Agriculture Business Development Business Relationship Management Client-focused Communication Detail-oriented Diversity & Inclusion Driving Results Empathy Financial Analysis Humility Initiative Learning Agility Negotiation Your benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Flexible group insurance
• Generous pension plan
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Preferential banking services
• Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
• Telemedicine service
• Virtual sleep clinic

These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family. 
Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged. We're putting people first:

We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people.   Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees. 
We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates What can you bring to our team?
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