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Small Business Specialist 3 - Frankfort W Lincoln Hwy

U.S. Bank · Frankfort, IL · $35.05–$42.83 an hour · Full time

Posted Aug 31, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you grew an existing customer relationship into more business.

What they are checking: Deepening skill, since routine calling on existing customers is a core duty.

Tell me about a sales goal you missed and what you did next.

What they are checking: Resilience and self-correction in a role with assigned financial targets.

What would you do

Your target clients have $500K to $2.5 million in revenue. How would you find new ones around Frankfort?

What they are checking: Outside prospecting ability, which the posting requires to grow revenue.

Walk me through a first meeting with a small business owner. What do you want to learn?

What they are checking: Discovery skills that reveal cash flow, credit and treasury needs.

A business owner wants everything done digitally and rarely answers calls. How do you build the relationship?

What they are checking: Combining digital tools with human connection, as the posting describes.

How do you work with branch staff to get referrals for business clients?

What they are checking: Whether they build internal relationships with branch staff that keep feeding their pipeline.

A customer asks for a loan you think is risky for their business. What do you tell them?

What they are checking: Honest advice that protects the customer and the bank, even if it costs a sale.

About the work

How would you decide whether a business needs a line of credit versus a term loan?

What they are checking: Matching credit structure to the purpose and repayment source.

What would you look at in a business's bank statements and financials before talking about credit?

What they are checking: Basic financial analysis, including revenue trends, cash cycle and existing debt.

What treasury or cash management tools might help a growing retailer?

What they are checking: Knowledge of merchant services, remote deposit and payment tools beyond basic accounts.

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The full job description

As published by U.S. Bank.

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One. Job Description Responsible for demonstrating excellent customer service in accordance with the U.S. Bank Core Values. Provides comprehensive financial solutions to small businesses with annual revenues between $500K and $2.5 million. Actively deepens existing customer relationships through routine calling and develops new relationship opportunities through business development activities. Combines digital tools with strong human connections to offer solutions to business customers. This job requires outside prospecting and sales activities to grow revenue and achieve the assigned financial targets and growth goals. Other responsibilities include account openings, identifying and opening product solutions and account servicing and maintenance for customers within the segment. Actively develops both internal and external relationships and collaborates with branch partners, centers of influence, clients and other business line partners. Refers clients to Business Banking and/or other U.S. Bancorp areas for additional needs. Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience - Typically three or more years of customer service, consultative sales and/or prospecting experience Preferred Skills/Experience - Comprehensive knowledge of applicable bank and branch policies, procedures and support systems - Understanding of banking operations, product knowledge, sales, new business development, customer service/relations, and community relations - Basic knowledge of cash flow management and business credit underwriting - Effective written and verbal communication skills and can convey business recommendations in an effective manner. This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location five (5) days per week. This position also requires two or more hours of driving per week. If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants . Benefits: Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following: • Healthcare (medical, dental, vision) • Basic term and optional term life insurance • Short-term and long-term disability • Pregnancy disability and parental leave • 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan • Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure) • Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities • Adoption assistance • Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law Review our full benefits available by employment status here . U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law. E-Verify U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program . The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $35.05 - 42.83 U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures. Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies. Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.

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