Branch Growth & Community Development Lead

Community Bank, NA; Town of Champlain (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Paid vacation

Medical, Vision & Dental insurance

401K with generous match

Pension

Tuition Reimbursement

Banking discounts

Job summary

Community Financial System, Inc. (CFSI) is hiring a Branch & Community Development Manager to drive branch growth and develop a high-performing team. The role focuses on acquiring new business, expanding deposits, and building partnerships with customers and local organizations.

The position requires leadership, sales expertise, and strong regulatory knowledge to ensure compliance and customer satisfaction across multiple states in Upstate NY and neighboring regions.

Qualifications

• Proficient reading, writing, grammar, and interpersonal communication.
• Strong negotiation and sales abilities.
• Demonstrates effective leadership qualities.
• Sound judgment and reasoning.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Thorough knowledge of the features and benefits of financial products and services.
• Working knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures regarding financial products and services.
• Proficient PC knowledge.
• Must demonstrate company values: Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Humility.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies and calling efforts to promote the Bank’s product and service solutions, with emphasis on deposit growth.
• Time spent outside the branch varies based on branch maturity and market needs, and includes external meetings, community engagement, and pre-call planning activities.
• Actively participate in the community to enhance the Bank’s visibility and reputation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, local businesses, and community organizations.
• Maintain strong knowledge of bank policies, procedures, loan products, and pricing; educate prospects on the advantages of Community Bank.
• Refer applicable loan opportunities to Bank business partners.
• Collaborate with business partners and Bank affiliates to identify referral opportunities.
• May oversee a loan portfolio consisting of business customers.

Skills

Sales

Negotiation

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Financial products

PC literacy

Core values

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Community Financial System, Inc. (CFSI) is hiring a Branch & Community Development Manager to drive branch growth and develop a high-performing team. The role focuses on acquiring new business, expanding deposits, and building partnerships with customers and local organizations.

The position requires leadership, sales expertise, and strong regulatory knowledge to ensure compliance and customer satisfaction across multiple states in Upstate NY and neighboring regions.