CIT Business Capital is now First Citizens Equipment Finance. We are a full-service, vendor-centric lending/leasing business unit. FCB EF provides a wide array of lending and leasing products/solutions to customers ranging in size from small/medium businesses to enterprise entities through its affiliation/alignment with OEM equipment vendors, their distributors, resellers, and dealers.

Focused upon supporting Dealer and National Account relationships in the Industrial Equipment Leasing market segment (transportation, construction, manufacturing, and material handling) covering the Midwest Region (MI, MN, WI, OH, IL, IN, MO, and KY). . Favorable results will be achieved by the successful sales and relationship management of manufacturer and dealer contacts, national accounts, industry groups and end-user customers.

Travel within the geographic territory is required. Candidates living in the territory preferred.

• Account Management
• Key Stake holder reviews
• Assist in developing new accounts, work and manage a pipeline
• New Business Development by prospecting, qualifying, and closing new vendor programs
• Negotiate transactions, help gather documentation and credit information
• Assist in negotiation and deal structuring
• On-Boarding new vendors and programs
• Develop strong business relationships with both senior management and day-to-day contacts at established and newly developed vendor customers

The base pay for this position is relative to your experience but the range is $115,000 to $160,000 per year. This position is eligible for variable compensation, which may be in the form of incentive, bonus, or commission pay. First Citizens offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits program which you can review here: .

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience in Equipment Finance/Leasing/Commercial Banking OR High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience in Equipment Finance/Leasing/Commercial Banking

Preferred Qualifications:

• College Degree
• 5 years sales, sales support, or Client relationship management
• Leasing Industry Knowledge - preferably in the industrial space (transportation, construction, manufacturing, and material handling)
• Computer literate - knowledge of SalesForce.com a plus

Attributes for Success:

• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Exceptional ability to develop and cultivate strategic relationships.
• Strong presentation, organization, and time management skills
• Works well independently and in collaborative environments.