Branch Growth & Lending Leader

United Community Banks Inc.; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

United Community Banks Inc. in Florence, AL is seeking a Branch Manager to oversee growth, profitability, and daily operations of the branch.

You will mentor staff, drive sales and customer satisfaction, manage lending activities, and ensure compliance with banking policies while fostering strong community relationships. The role requires strong leadership, consumer and small business lending experience, and the ability to develop talent.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years banking experience.
• Consumer/Residential lending experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Good interpersonal communication and supervisory skills.
• Thorough knowledge of Consumer and Small Business Lending Operations, Teller and CSR functions, bank products and services.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Manage branch overall growth and profitability.
• Cross-trained on all functions within the branch.
• Oversee day-to-day management of facility, staff, and operations.
• Use reports and resources to maximize results for branch and staff.
• Maximize revenues, sales, and customer satisfaction while minimizing losses.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, disciplining, and coaching staff.
• Communicate and monitor goals to staff.
• Assist in creating and maintaining branch business plan.
• Participate in business development efforts to grow the branch.
• Perform business calling and sales programs.
• Update and monitor sales activities using 360 View.
• Develop and maintain a diversified loan and deposit portfolio.
• Actively participate in community relations.
• Implement controls to protect the bank.
• Serve as chief communicator on branch staff topics.
• Interview consumer loan applicants and outline terms.
• NMLS initial registration and annual renewal is required.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Lending operations

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Business development

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

United Community Banks Inc. in Florence, AL is seeking a Branch Manager to oversee growth, profitability, and daily operations of the branch.

You will mentor staff, drive sales and customer satisfaction, manage lending activities, and ensure compliance with banking policies while fostering strong community relationships. The role requires strong leadership, consumer and small business lending experience, and the ability to develop talent.