Business Banking Relationship Manager III

Fifth Third Bank

Business Banking Relationship Manager III at Fifth Third Bank responsible for relationship management and business development across small companies. Leading financial consultations and cross-selling banking services.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeRemote • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $82,100 - $172,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for business development, relationship management and client experience of companies with annual gross sales of $0-10M
Proactively consult the business owners in achieving their financial goals by providing smart financial solutions for personal and business needs
Serve as a trusted advisor for businesses; collaborate with a team of product and retail partners utilizing the One Bank Sales Cycle to understand the clients' holistic business needs
Develop revenue growth by identifying needs and providing needs based solutions and services to the client
Effectively retain and grow long-term, profitable, lead client relationships
Cross-sell all applicable 5/3 products and services to an existing portfolio of business customers and their owners/senior management with the ultimate goal of being clients' Lead or primary bank
Responsible for planning and conducting relationship strategy and relationship review meetings with product partners
Coordinate all client-facing activities including credit support and other product partners
Partner with Portfolio Managers and Credit Officers (Business Loan Center and Central Credit Utility) on credit requests and adhere to established Portfolio Management guidelines
Monitor, on an ongoing basis, information concerning customer financial performance, condition, and industry trends to determine that any credit exposure is at an acceptable risk, and priced accordingly

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 5 years of sales experience and minimum of 5 years managing business banking or commercial relationships preferred
Formalized credit training or equivalent credit risk experience required
Proven ability to build new and existing client business and provide a positive client experience
Strong business acumen, to include detailed analysis, review of financial statements and knowledge of advanced accounting principles
Extensive knowledge of credit and non-credit products required
Knowledge of commercial & Treasury Management services as well as alternative lending and financial options
Ability to assess client needs, drivers of profitability, and corporate/personal life cycle optimizing financial solutions
Uses effective problem solving and analytical skills with ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks
Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills, with particular emphasis on experience in face to face negotiations and group presentations
Proven ability to work in a team-based sales environment
Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office software; familiarity with prospecting and CRM sales tools preferred.
Ability to travel regionally and/or locally.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits programs
Physical, financial, emotional and social well-being support

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Hard Skills & Tools

business developmentrelationship managementfinancial analysiscredit risk assessmentadvanced accounting principlescommercial bankingTreasury Management servicesalternative lendingfinancial solutionssales experience

Soft Skills

client experienceproblem solvinganalytical skillscommunication skillsnegotiation skillsteam collaborationorganizational skillsprioritizationclient needs assessmentbusiness acumen

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeformalized credit training