Relationship Manager

<div class="content-intro"><p>AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners and crop insurance customers in a seven-state territory in the Western United States. AgWest is part of the 100+ year-old Farm Credit System – the leading provider of credit to American agriculture.</p> <p>AgWest champions the growth and advancement of agriculture, the value of rural communities, and the vital contribution our customers make to the economy and society. We serve customers in 59 locations throughout the West.</p></div><p>We are in search of a Relationship Manager I or Relationship Manager II to join our California Lending and Insurance department in Paso Robles. This full-time position reports to the SVP, Portfolio Manager and is accountable for supporting the provision of high quality, profitable, and constructive credit and related services to customers.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Compensation Information</strong></span></p> <p>The base salary range for this position in Paso Robles, California is:</p> <p>Level I: <br>Typical starting range: $72,600 - $97,800<br>Full base salary range: $72,600 - $110,400<br>Annual performance-based incentive target is 12% of base.</p> <p>Level II: <br>Typical starting range: $80,000 - $110,100<br>Full base salary range: $80,000 - $37,800<br>Annual performance-based incentive target is 15% of base.</p> <p>*Relocation assistance will be provided to eligible candidates who must relocate to accept this position. </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Essential Duties</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Market and sell products including loans and financially related services; establish rapport with and develop and maintain confidence of customers and prospective customers.</li> <li>Complete visits to customers’ operations and document observations; this may include visually inspecting the condition and value of loan collateral and evaluate customers’ management practices and expected repayment.</li> <li>Make quality credit decisions to ensure customer service, a high-quality loan portfolio and loan administration.</li> <li>Monitor loan performance and proactively service and manage assigned accounts with the objective of providing efficient customer service and maximizing return; this may include coordination with other teams and portfolio groups.</li> <li>Prepare credit analysis and submit recommendations to supervisor or loan committee for action; approve loans within delegated authority.</li> <li>Gather fi