Premier Banker

Rapid City D, SD
Rapid City, SD 57709, USA

Job Summary

As a Premier Banker, you will be in a strategic sales-focused position responsible for identifying, developing, and acquiring new consumer deposit relationships within assigned markets. This role enhances relationships with our market teams and Regional Retail Managers, driving deposit growth through proactive outreach, community engagement, and targeted sales efforts. Your role focuses on building long-term relationships, providing personalized financial solutions, and proactively engaging with local organizations, businesses, and events to generate new business opportunities.

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, results-driven banking professional with a passion for growing consumer portfolios and fostering strong client relationships.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily or make a request for reasonable accommodations as needed.

• Proactively source and acquire new consumer and small business deposit relationships through outbound calling, networking, referrals, and community involvement.
• Execute local market strategies to attract new clients, with an emphasis on checking, money market, and CD products.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for portfolio growth through internal and external referrals.

• Actively participate in local community events, nonprofit initiatives, and networking functions to build brand awareness and develop new client relationships.
• Build partnerships with local businesses, professional groups, and centers of influence to expand referral networks.

• Transition newly acquired clients to branch teams for long-term servicing, while maintaining an ongoing relationship to encourage retention and referral activity.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients to ensure satisfaction and identify evolving financial needs.

• Work closely with business bankers, ag bankers, insurance producers, mortgage bankers, trust officers and branch staff to deliver a seamless client experience.
• Refer clients to appropriate internal partners based on identified opportunities and customer requests.

• Ensure all client interactions and transactions comply with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the client relationship management (CRM) system.

• Meet or exceed quarterly deposit growth targets and activity benchmarks.
• Maintain accurate pipeline reporting, tracking acquisition activities and the overall client onboarding progress.
• Analyze local market trends and customer feedback to recommend enhancements to retail product/service offerings.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–5+ years of relationship banking, business development, sales, or financial services experience
• Proven track record in business development and client relationship management
• Strong knowledge of personal banking products and services, credit products, and banking regulations
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Work independently, manage priorities and deliver results with limited direction.

We offer the opportunity for career growth and development in a professional and pleasant working environment. We offer a competitive salary and exceptional benefits package including:

• Health Insurance-Dacotah Bank pays 100% of the premium, family and individual coverage
• Dental Insurance-Dacotah Bank pays 100% of the premium, family and individual coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance for the employee and family
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Retirement Plan Options
• Additional Perks and Benefits

Advanced

Expert

Advanced

Advanced

Works well as a member of a group

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Bachelors or better in Business or related field.

3-5 years

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.