Entry Level Small Business Relationship Manager Jobs
New grad small business relationship manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or client-facing project experience can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are Banking & Financial Services roles with varied on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, with employers like Regions Bank hiring at this level now.
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Job Description
At Regions, the Senior Small Business Relationship Banker is responsible for meeting with customers and prospects both in person and on the phone to determine their financial needs, and meeting those needs by proactively offering appropriate products, services, and guidance to achieve their financial goals. This role will provide services to all customers but will focus on small business customers with revenues up to $5MM—acquiring new customers, and deepening existing customer relationships through checking acquisition, check card, money movement, credit card, merchant services, and lending. Regions' mission is to make life better for our customers and communities, and we are looking for candidates committed to helping customers reach their financial goals by understanding and meeting customer needs. This role offers an exciting opportunity for candidates with retail or sales experience that are interested in a career with opportunities for growth, development, and upward mobility. The successful candidate should be individually driven and competitive, as well as motivated to work as a team to achieve a common goal. This requires a candidate who excels at identifying customer needs and possesses strong communication skills.
Primary Responsibilities
- Achieves individual and branch targets and goals by proactively identifying customer needs and providing advanced level guidance and perspective about Regions’ solutions with a specific focus on small business customers
- Conducts outbound phone calls using generated customer and prospect lead lists of small business and consumer customers to expand existing relationships and acquire new ones
- Works in partnership with the Branch Manager to serve as the primary relationship managers for a portfolio of small business customers with revenues up to $5MM
- Educates and advises customers on Regions’ Consumer and Business products and services, including all loan and deposit types
- Educates customers on emerging technology and digital solutions such as mobile, online, and ATM offerings, all designed to make banking easier
- Provides a consistent optimal customer experience, which may consist of sharing responsibility for day to day branch responsibilities including but not limited to greeting customers and processing transactions to ensure customers bank when, where, and how they choose
- Owns and resolves customer issues
- Refers customers to an internal team of experts when additional financial goals and needs are recognized
- Supports team development by serving as a subject matter expert for junior level bankers
- Follows all bank processes and procedures and adheres to applicable laws and regulations, including completing duties delegated and assigned by the Branch Manager; as a member of the branch team, ensures sound banking practices, including managing, identifying and reporting operational risks
This position requires the tracking of time for hours worked in excess of 40 per week and is eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act. This position is incentive eligible. This position requires registration with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry (NMLS). Please refer to https://fedregistry.nationwidelicensingsystem.org for more information.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Two (2) years of banking, sales, and/or customer service experience
- Ability to handle cash and process cash transactions
- Ability to communicate in person, on the phone, and through electronic channels
- Ability to use a computer on a frequent basis, including typing and sustained attention to a monitor
- Ability to work Saturdays as needed
- Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift up to twenty (20) pounds
Preferences
- Bachelor’s degree
Skills And Competencies
- Ability to adhere to policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Ability to assist customers with digital banking offerings
- Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
- Ability to provide excellent customer service
- Excellent relationship-building skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
- Strong business acumen to assess the needs of small business clients
- Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills
Position Type
Full time
Compensation Details
Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job. The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.
- Minimum Job Range Target: $49,397.26 USD
- Median: $57,693.50 USD
Incentive Pay Plans
This role is eligible to participate in a commission incentive plan. Employees have the potential to earn commission based on performance against defined metrics and goals. This role is eligible to participate in a formulaic incentive plan. Employees have the potential to earn incentives based on performance against defined metrics and goals.
Benefits Information
Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.
- Paid Vacation/Sick Time
- 401K with Company Match
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Disability Benefits
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Associate Volunteer Program
Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time.
Location Details
University Parkway
Location: Sarasota, Florida
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.
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Entry Level Small Business Relationship Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level small business relationship manager job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for candidates who can demonstrate client communication skills, comfort with CRM tools, and a basic understanding of small business needs. Internship experience in banking, lending, or business services gives you a clear edge. If you're coming from a different field, highlight any role where you built relationships, resolved problems for clients, or supported account management work.
Which companies hire entry level small business relationship managers?
Companies hiring entry level small business relationship managers right now include Regions Bank, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, regional banks, community credit unions, and small business lenders tend to post the most openings, as they often build internal pipelines by developing junior talent from the ground up.
Are there remote entry level small business relationship manager jobs?
Yes, though most postings at this level lean on-site or hybrid given the client-facing nature of the role. About 0% of entry level small business relationship manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates who prefer flexibility should filter for those work settings when searching current listings.
Are these new grad small business relationship manager jobs?
Yes, these roles include new grad, recent graduate, and junior positions that explicitly welcome candidates with little or no professional experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically accepts zero to two years of experience and counts internships, campus banking programs, or a demonstrated portfolio of client work in place of a full employment history. Look for postings that list these criteria directly in the requirements.
Which industries hire the most entry level small business relationship managers?
Entry Level small business relationship manager roles concentrate in Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they serve high volumes of small business clients and need relationship-focused staff who can be trained on products and processes from the start of their careers.