Personal Financial Representative/Senior - Sherwood - Full Time

  We've had a hand in helping build communities for over 100 years. We're listed on Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work For" in 2006. It pays to work at WaMu. We've added even more benefits to our generous package.Learn more at wamu.com/careers Personal Financial Representative/Senior - Sherwood - Full Time At WaMu, our core values inspire and guide our talented team as they help us write our extraordinary ongoing success story.  We believe that a diverse group of talented, committed individuals—working as a team—can make a real difference. We celebrate our successes, learn from our failures, and keep our egos in check. We also manage to keep a sense of humor along the way.  So if you’re ready for WaMu, read on! Personal Financial Representatives (PFRs) sell deposit products to customers, build new customer relationships through sales initiatives and telemarketing; and cross-sell and provide referrals to other areas of the Bank.  In this role you would regularly call existing clients and outside prospects to develop and maintain business relationships.  Responsibilities also include preparing routine correspondence, processing account changes, researching and resolving account-related problems, responding to customer inquiries, and assisting customers with account balancing.  PFRs are also responsible for developing marketing plans, including outside sales, to generate business for the Financial Center (FC).  You are expected to master sales techniques and increase your knowledge of more complex product offerings.In this position, you would be responsible for the sale and service of some or all types of consumer and residential lending products, as well as business banking products and services.  We want to foster an environment in which our customers keep coming back. An essential part of fostering this environment is directing FC floor activities to make sure that customer needs are met, and that their questions are answered. Proven sales techniques, 2+ years sales experience an banking experience (teller and new accounts experience preferred) Ability to interact with all levels of management, employees, industry peers, and customers Strong oral and written communication skills.  Spanish or Vietnamese speaking preferred ** Branch hours are Monday-Friday 9am to 7pm and Saturday 9am to 4pm. Position is full time. Salary starts at $12.98 per hour based on sales and banking experience + monthly incentive for meeting and exceeding required sales goals on lending and opening new accounts. Position requires at least 1 year commitment Knowledge and understanding of debt relationships, negotiable instruments, and Bank products and services Loan experience preferredWashington Mutual is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Anyone needing accommodation to complete the interview process should notify the recruiter.