Sales Assistant - Commerce Financial Advisors

Commerce Financial Advisors Job

About Working at Commerce: A career here is more than just steps on a ladder. It's about helping people find financial safety and success, helping businesses thrive, and making sure people and their money are taken care of. Our culture is about our people, the ones in our communities and the ones that work with us. Here, you'll find opportunities to grow and learn, to connect with others, and build relationships with the people around you. You'll have the space and resources to grow into the best version of yourself. Because our number one investment is you. Creating an award-winning culture doesn't come easy. And after 160 years, we know Commerce Bank is only at its best when our people are.

Compensation Range Hourly: $20.90 - $24.00 (Amount based on relevant experience, skills, and competencies.) Commerce Financial Advisors is a division of Commerce Bank. For over 35 years, Commerce Financial Advisors has been working to help clients achieve their financial goals.

About This Job

The main purpose of this job is to support Commerce Bank Financial Advisors in case management, processing and handling all functions necessary to provide quality service to investment clients. Essential Functions:

• Prepare new account paperwork and/or maintenance documents for client appointments
• Assist financial advisors with handling receipts and disbursement for accounts
• Assist with various mailings and campaigns
• Responsible for opening and maintaining client accounts
• Ensure timely response to client requests
• Proactively run reports on transactions and maturities to schedule calls and appointments with clients
• Assist with internal and external client phone calls as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Basic knowledge of the brokerage industry, strong problem solving skills and ability to work independently, ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities, strong computer skills with the ability to learn new applications quickly and with ease, excellent customer service skills and strong analytical thinking, motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities, inquisitive, agile and strong team player with excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, ability to remain adaptable and resilient to all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow that is aligned with our culture and Core Values, intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required, 1+ year experience in processing or customer service, preferably in banking, finance, insurance or the investment industry required, Series 7 and Series 63 licenses preferred, or ability to obtain within one year of obtaining position.

Location: 1345 E. Battlefield St, Springfield, Missouri 65804 Time Type: Full time

Commerce Bank has been awarded numerous awards for our company culture. We have been included on distinguished lists such as Forbes' Best Midsized Employers, Forbes' Best Employers for Women, and Korn Ferry's Engaged Performance Award. You'll see the difference for yourself when you join the team.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Commerce Bank is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and believes that every individual should have the opportunity to work at a job for which he, she or they qualifies. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability (including physical or mental handicap), age, veteran status, military status, national origin, religion, pregnancy status, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.