Grant Caudill
SUMMARY
An accomplished professional who creates alliances with organizational leaders. A result, oriented sales and service leader with a successful career in banking, business development, people development, sales and service.
Customer-oriented, strategic-thinking operations and sales professional with over 25 years of experience in building relationships, sales, people development/leadership, cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts, growing profit channels, P&L, budget management, change management, territory development, tactical team building and strategic planning.
Experience
First Sentinel Bank – Regional Business Development Officer
Tri-Cities, TN and Virginia
10/2023 – Current
Provides service to existing and prospective small business and commercial customers seeking banking solutions for their businesses. Develops relationships with businesses/commercial prospects and identifies opportunities to convert them to customers. Pioneers tailored banking solutions for diverse business needs. Implements strategic outreach programs, resulting in substantial growth of commercial client portfolio. Spearheads branch expansion initiatives, enhancing market presence.
First Community Bank - Vice President Commercial
Bristol, VA • 09/2019 – 10/2023
Lead commercial loan origination and servicing, ensuring regulatory compliance. Drive business development through strategic cross-selling initiatives. Conduct in-depth financial statement analysis to assess loan viability. Implement data-driven strategies to enhance portfolio performance. Exceed commercial lending targets through proactive client engagement. Identify and capitalize on cross-selling opportunities, boosting bank's revenue streams.
Wells Fargo Bank NA - Vice President District Manager Sales/Service
Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina • 10/2001 - 09/2019
Led multi-regional team of 135+ professionals, driving sales, service, and productivity. Managed partner relationships and oversaw recruitment for branch operations. Implemented strategic coaching initiatives, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance across Southwest Virginia, Northeast Tennessee, and Western NC.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Received the following awards multiple times during career:
National Sales and Service Leader Award
Company National Customer Service Excellence Award
National Retail and Business Banking Award
WEBSITES, PORTFOLIOS, PROFILES
www.linkedin.com/in/grant-caudill-65a1b5129
CONTACT
***************@*****.***
Bristol, VA 24201
Skills
Sales Management/Sales Leadership
Commercial Segment Growth
Mergers and Acquisitions
Portfolio and finance management
Business growth and marketing strategies
Proven ability to handle large projects and teams
Ability to effectively manage, motivate and lead managers and peers
Extensive knowledge of compliance controls, risk management and loss prevention
Advanced Coaching Skills: Situational Leadership I/II, Enhanced Coaching
Collaborative professional skills with a partnered approach to meeting objectives.
Twenty years plus Management/Leadership (Human Resources, Logistics, Production)
Expert presentation skills: Training/Facilitation
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong analytical skills
Twenty plus years of experience maintaining customer relations
Expert negotiation skills
Expert in problem resolution skills
CERTIFICATIONS
Situational Leadership
Management
Advanced Coaching
LICENSES
FINRA Series 6
FINRA Series 63
Life and Health Insurance Present Variable Annuities
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