Posted: Jan 9, 2025
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Service Associate II (Req#3055)

Eastern Bank - Salem, NH
Full-time
Salary: $24.00 - $24.00 Hourly
Application Deadline: N/A
Finance & Insurance

Starting Rate: $24.00

Service Associates are skilled in the duties of both a Customer Service Representative (sales on the platform), and Teller (transactions at the teller line).   

Simultaneously performs the duties of a traditional branch customer service representative and teller, primarily in “in-store” locations, or in other unique locations where such a “hybrid” position is authorized.

Major Responsibilities:

Works toward achieving specific individual sales and service goals through the following activities:

  • Opens deposit accounts
  • Prepares and processes loan applications for various lending units (mortgage, consumer, small business, etc.)
  • Closes loans for customers for applicable business lines (i.e. consumer lending)
  • Ability to process ATM, ITM, TCR and ICOM
  • Makes referrals to other bank business lines and third-party partners
  • Proactively reaches out, by phone and in person, to high-value customers in efforts to retain and grow the portfolio
  • Responsible for operational compliance and adherence to policy
  • Handles daily account maintenance and other service issues as necessary
  • Understands and provides support in achieving quarterly sales
  • Successfully completed and implemented 4 additional trainings (Fiduciary, Business Documentation, Operations and Safe Deposit) 
  • Incumbent has the authority to use discretion in some circumstances, but if/when written policy is unclear or there is any uncertainty, the account representative should seek guidance from their immediate supervisor.  

Teller Duties:

  • Process deposits to customer accounts; includes verification of cash, verification of endorsements, and providing customers with receipts.
  • Cash checks for customers and non-customers according to bank policy.
  • Process and properly record the sale of monetary instruments (i.e. official bank checks).
  • Properly file all government-mandated reports related to large cash transactions and the sale of all monetary instruments.
  • Process foreign currency purchases and sales.
  • Process various types of loan payments and credit card cash advances.
  • Relative to all duties, must adhere to all bank policies and procedures.  
  • Individuals in this position will have a mixture of time spent between account representative duties and teller duties. On some occasions more time might be spent on one versus the other. 

Qualifications:

  • Incumbent must have the ability to work independently, multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Individual should be an outgoing self-starter and be technically literate. Basic business acumen and professionalism is a must. 
  • The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
  • Ability to build relationships and strong alliances across the organization. 
  • Ability to quickly learn all details about the products and services offered by the bank.
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • 2-4 years of sales experience in a retail, financial services or hospitality environment preferred

Working Conditions: 

  • Ability to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time without a break and with continuous customer contact
  • Incumbent must be able to transport items weighing 15 pounds or more.