Branch & Business Development Manager

Merrimack County Savings Bank (The Merrimack); Henniker (NH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

The Merrimack County Savings Bank in Henniker, NH is seeking a Branch & Business Development Manager to lead our branch, coach teams, deepen customer relationships, and contribute to community engagement. This exempt, officer-level role blends leadership, sales, lending support, and operational oversight to drive growth and service excellence.

If you’re a relationship-driven banking professional, we’d love to connect.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in related banking, branch operations, sales or leadership.
• Prior supervisory or management experience.
• Strong commitment to relationship selling and community banking.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of branch operations, consumer lending, bank policies and regulatory requirements.
• Able to travel to other branches and attend meetings.
• Willingness to work Saturdays when scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Lead branch performance, daily operations, customer experience, and growth initiatives
• Coach, motivate, and develop branch team members while fostering accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Build strong customer relationships through needs-based conversations, referrals, and relationship-driven service
• Represent the bank in the community through business development, local involvement, and partnership-building
• Support consumer, equity, and small business lending needs while maintaining strong product and service knowledge
• Ensure compliance with bank policies, procedures, security standards, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements
• Participate in branch sales, strategic planning, budgeting, and goal achievement
• Partner with HR on hiring, performance management, employee development, and related employment matters
• Open and close the branch on a rotating basis and support additional branch needs as requested

Skills

Leadership

Relationship selling

Communication

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Analytical

Tools

Desktop applications

Job description

Title: Branch & Business Development Manager

FLSA: Exempt, Officer First/Mid-Level Officials and Managers

Salary: Negotiable based on level of experience between $63,000.00 – $80,000.00

Are you a relationship-driven banking leader who enjoys coaching teams, growing customer relationships, and making a visible impact in the community? The Merrimack is seeking a Branch & Business Development Manager to lead our branch in Henniker, New Hampshire. This role is ideal for an experienced branch banking professional who thrives in a leadership role that blends team development, business development, customer service, lending support, operational oversight, and community engagement.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both personally and professionally, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and the chance to be part of a supportive team that values the work you do every day.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead branch performance, daily operations, customer experience, and growth initiatives
• Coach, motivate, and develop branch team members while fostering accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Build strong customer relationships through needs-based conversations, referrals, and relationship-driven service
• Represent the bank in the community through business development, local involvement, and partnership-building
• Support consumer, equity, and small business lending needs while maintaining strong product and service knowledge
• Ensure compliance with bank policies, procedures, security standards, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements
• Participate in branch sales, strategic planning, budgeting, and goal achievement
• Partner with HR on hiring, performance management, employee development, and related employment matters
• Open and close the branch on a rotating basis and support additional branch needs as requested

What We’re Looking For

• Three to five years of related banking, branch operations, sales, business development, or leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous supervisory or management experience with a proven ability to coach and develop others
• Strong commitment to relationship selling, quality service, and community banking
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, analytical, and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of branch operations, consumer lending, bank policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, take initiative, and adapt in a changing environment
• Proficiency with desktop applications and general office equipment
• Ability to travel to other branches, departments, local businesses and business development meetings
• Ability to work Saturdays when scheduled

Why Join Us

We believe in building genuine partnerships that encompass top-of-the-line customer service delivered by a culture of teamwork, integrity and excellence. We take pride in the communities that we serve!

If you’re ready to bring your leadership, sales, service, and community banking experience to a team that values local relationships, we’d like to connect with you.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This includes veterans and individuals with disabilities