Business Development Associate Jobs in Athens, OH

Build Your Future Here:

Thinking of changing jobs or starting your career at a growing company with an award-winning culture? Well, you are in the right place. Join us on our journey to being the Best Community Bank in America. Our motto is Working Together. Building Success. and by joining Peoples Bank, we will work together to help you achieve your career goals, just like we help thousands of clients reach their financial goals.

Peoples Bank is one of the largest 150 banks in the United States with 130 full-service bank branches in Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, Washington D.C. and Maryland. We also have Specialty Finance offices in Minnesota, Missouri and Vermont. Peoples Bank prides itself as a community bank and dedicates its resources to improving our communities. The Peoples Bank Foundation has donated over $8 million to local organizations since its inception in 2003.

We are proud to share national accolades that celebrate our company culture and recognize us as a great place to bank and work:

• American Banker Best Banks to Work For in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025
• Top Workplaces USA national award in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026
• Newsweek’s America's Greatest Workplaces 2024, 2025 and 2026
• Forbes America’s Best Banks 2024 and 2025
• Forbes Best-in-State Banks 2020, 2021. 2025 and 2026
• TIME’s America’s Growth Leaders 2026 award winner

At Peoples Bank, we know that there is more to life than work. But we also understand that the quality of the work environment and employee benefits can greatly impact an associate's life. That's why we seek to create a great benefits package for our associates including: 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match, employee stock purchase plan, various education assistance programs such as student loan and tuition paydown/reimbursement, paid vacation, holidays, and much more. For full details of our benefits offerings, please visit: peoplesbancorp.com/about-us/find-a-career/

Our associates are each accountable for living the culture and values of the organization. This includes ensuring actions and behaviors create a positive and collaborative work environment, always acting with integrity and professionalism and providing extraordinary customer service. Our goal is for you to be successful; to that end being reliable in terms of ensuring you are at work on time and work your schedule as well as actively pursuing your performance objectives, will be fundamental in your contributing to the teams' success as well as the organization.

Job Purpose:

The Professional Development Associate (PDA) will experience a series of rotations throughout the various lines of business and across our footprint. The role begins in the Marietta, Ohio headquarters where you will have the opportunity to become familiar with the various aspects of banking, our organizational structure and gain an understanding of fundamental banking operations. At the end of the 12-15 month program, your career placement will align with your preferences and aptitude as well as current business needs which means you will likely have the opportunity to begin your career in the banking function and location of your choice. The rotational program is designed to give you the opportunity to learn while doing meaningful work and building a strong network across the bank. When complete, the Professional Development Associate will be prepared for a customer-facing career with Peoples Bank. The PDA program has been designed to develop future leaders by providing a strong foundation from which highly motivated individuals may launch their banking career.

Job Duties:

• Ability to engage in and effectively navigate rotations to build the knowledge, skills and competencies necessary to deliver ethical solutions for our clients.
• Committed to practical learning to provide exceptional service that addresses financial issues for consumers and businesses in a compliant, efficient manner.
• Customer focused leader who inspires others to achieve great results.
• Motivated by hands on learning with the ability for independent thinking.
• Responsible for effectively executing operating procedures as well as sales and service processes throughout each rotation.
• On the job training via assigned responsibilities and tasks within the following disciplines - sales, customer service, problem solving, and support.
• Additional education conducted on effective selling skills of financial products, sales leadership, prospecting, pre-call planning and closing the deal.
• Will perform special projects as assigned.

Education, Job Skills and Qualifications:

• 4 year bachelor’s degree required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proactive mindset.
• Must possess a personal history of achievement/finishing (can be demonstrated through athletics, music, work experience or other).
• Commitment to teamwork.
• Personal accountability and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Microsoft Office knowledge required including proficient Excel skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Travel required to assigned locations within our Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C., Vermont, Minnesota, and Missouri footprint and relocate if appropriate.

Basic Qualifications:

• 4 year bachelor’s degree required.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Vet;

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact humanresources@pebo.com to ask for an accommodation, alternative application process or other inquires.