Branch Leader: Growth, Service & Community

Woodforest National Bank; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodforest National Bank in Illinois seeks a Branch Manager to lead as a business owner, growing deposits and elevating customer experience. You will engage customers and staff in a hands-on role, drive sales performance, and ensure operational excellence with a commitment to integrity and community involvement.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sales expertise, and comfort with digital banking tools to manage a busy branch and develop valuable partnerships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive banking, sales, or customer service experience and 1 year leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of progressive banking, sales, or customer service experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills, sales acumen, and comfort with technology-driven banking solutions.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• MIT program completion with at least 6 months applied MIT experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the branch as a business owner, driving performance and growth.
• Drive sales, deposits, and wealth referrals; manage operations, compliance, and security.
• Engage customers and team in the branch; build strategic community partnerships.
• Recruit, develop, and retain top talent; oversee audits and process improvements.

Skills

Sales aptitude

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Technology-savvy

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree

MIT program completion

Tools

Cisco Duo app

Job description

Woodforest National Bank in Illinois seeks a Branch Manager to lead as a business owner, growing deposits and elevating customer experience. You will engage customers and staff in a hands-on role, drive sales performance, and ensure operational excellence with a commitment to integrity and community involvement.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sales expertise, and comfort with digital banking tools to manage a busy branch and develop valuable partnerships.