Christian Lehr
Wichita,KS
Summary
Multi-talented Senior Executive that has worked in banking since 2001. Knowledgeable about sales, commercial banking and personnel management. Successful at stepping into diverse positions and making immediate positive contributions. Focused on optimizing a sales strategy and business development efforts, motivating employees and developing teams while establishing market dominance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
SVP, Director of Treasury Management
Fidelity Bank/Oklahoma Fidelity Bank
07.2021 - 12.2023
- Redeveloped Treasury sales, implementation and support to maximize customer retention and attract new business.
- Drove corporate revenue by introducing and reinforcing a defined sales strategy for commercial lending, treasury sales and private banking.
- Networked with customers, COIs, prospects and partners at conferences and trade shows.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
SVP, Treasury Sales Manager
Fidelity Bank/Oklahoma Fidelity Bank
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Lead a team dedicated to assisting companies realizing their true potential through automation, fraud prevention and maximizing their return on cash.
- Hired and managed employees in our four key markets to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Hired, developed, coached and provided feedback to top-performing teams in four key markets using strong leadership and analytical thinking skills.
VP, Regional Treasury Sales Manager
Commerce Bank
11.2015 - 08.2019
- Leading teams in charge of treasury services sales, implementation and support for Kansas and SW Missouri.
- Lead teams across business lines to compete for large RFPs for banking services both public and private.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Increased company growth through collaboration with treasury, commercial and private banking departments.
- Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives across treasury services, merchant services and commercial card to achieve business goals for bottom-line profits.
VP, Treasury Sales Officer
Commerce Bank
07.2007 - 11.2015
- Assisting public and private customers with streamlining their accounts payable and accounts receivable systems, managing excess cash and mitigating internal and external fraud.
- Consistently exceeded sales and deposit goals.
- Developed team calling strategies with other lines of business to maximize cross sell ratios .
- Attend trade shows, non profit and civic events to increase visibility and awareness of the company.
AVP, Account Executive
Commerce Bank
05.2006 - 07.2007
- Assist and consult businesses in credit card acceptance, specializing in the B2B industry.
- Consistently exceeded sales and referral goals.
- Lead training efforts across the company to increase awareness and opportunity with line of business.
Inside Sales Representative
Commerce Bank
05.2005 - 05.2006
- Cold calling high level executives (Controller, CFO, CEO) for our commercial officers with the goal of obtaining background information on their banking and successfully setting an appointment for the officer to meet them in person. Effectively turning a cold lead into a warm lead.
- Collaborated with outside sales representatives, marketing and other departments to generate leads and close sales.
- Prepared and submitted reports to keep management informed of sales activities and progress.
Financial Services Representative
Commerce Bank
07.2001 - 05.2005
- Responded to inquiries from clients and provided financial advice to drive fiscal growth.
- Maintained updated records of all financial transactions to support traceability.
- Advised clients on favorable investment opportunities to meet established financial goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Marketing Communications
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS12.2003
Fire Science
Butler Community College
Wichita, KSSkills
- Business Development
- Sales Strategy
- Process Improvements
- Team Building
- Product Management
- Strategic Leadership
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Employee Development
Community Service
Starkey, Inc.
Jul 2014 - Present
Current Board President
- Starkey nurtures development and promotes the independence of people with intellectual disabilities. Currently Starkey serves over 500 individuals in Sedgwick County.
Church of the Magdalen
Jul 2018 - Present
Stewardship Committee Chair
- Lead volunteer stewardship initiatives for the church and school
Timeline
SVP, Director of Treasury Management
Fidelity Bank/Oklahoma Fidelity Bank
07.2021 - 12.2023
SVP, Treasury Sales Manager
Fidelity Bank/Oklahoma Fidelity Bank
08.2019 - 07.2021
VP, Regional Treasury Sales Manager
Commerce Bank
11.2015 - 08.2019
VP, Treasury Sales Officer
Commerce Bank
07.2007 - 11.2015
AVP, Account Executive
Commerce Bank
05.2006 - 07.2007
Inside Sales Representative
Commerce Bank
05.2005 - 05.2006
Financial Services Representative
Commerce Bank
07.2001 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Marketing Communications
Wichita State University
Fire Science
Butler Community College
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