[Hiring] Equipment Finance Director of Business Development @Ameris Bank

Role Description

This job will actively grow the equipment leasing segment of Equipment Finance and will have connections within the industries of Healthcare, IT/Telecom, Construction/Industrial, Automotive, Survey, POS Restaurant, Software, and Commercial Vehicles (Medium Duty), and all other duties as assigned.

• Actively prospecting and developing new vendor and lessee relationships
• Drives the volume and further penetration in existing vendor and lessee relationships
• Pursues vendor and manufacturing relationships that can produce at least $3MM annually
• Assists vendor salespeople with leasing sales training on a regular basis through sales meetings, conference calls, tradeshows, and scheduled one-on-one phone calls
• Develops strong business relationships with both senior management and day-to-day contacts at established and newly developed vendor customers
• Works with existing vendors to enhance their standing programs
• Attends various trade shows nationwide as required
• Ensures all new programs are properly administered and communicated
• Collaborates with Equipment Finances management and support team to drive initiatives
• Practices ethical sales behaviors in accordance with Ameris' core values of Integrity and Honesty; always acts in the best interest of the customer when offering additional products and services.

Qualifications

• Background in equipment leasing
• Experience in banking/financing and consultative sales
• Transferable book of business from $3MM annually or greater preferred
• Verifiable and documented track record of success
• Knowledge with CRM software programs, Salesforce preferred
• Monthly and annual growth rate of 20% from existing vendor relationships
• Volume: Monthly and annual stated volume objectives TBD

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years equipment finance industry experience
• High school diploma or GED required

Benefits

• Ameris Bank provides a comprehensive employee benefit package to all eligible employees.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Ameris Bank absorbs a major portion of the cost of healthcare. You become eligible for coverage on the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Life Insurance provided at no additional cost to employees
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• 11 Holidays
• Volunteer/Service Day
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Ameris Bank matches 50% of your first 8% of contributions to the plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Supplemental Life & Other Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Advocacy Program
• Tickets at Work (Entertainment discounts for Ameris Bank Employees)
• AT&T Employee Discount
• Wellness Discounts for Medical Premiums and Other Rewards
• Employee Referral Incentive
• Education Assistance
• Employee Resource Groups