Branch Manager

Peoples State Bank; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical dental vision

401k

Life Insurance

HSA

FSA

Salary Incentives

PTO

Paid Holidays

Incentive Plan

Volunteer PTO

Birthday Off

Fresh Focus Day

Job summary

Peoples State Bank in Wausau seeks a Branch Manager to lead the retail team, guide branch performance, and keep customer service front and center.

You will oversee operations, promote locally, open new accounts, support service needs, and originate, underwrite, and close secured and unsecured loans; a strong leadership and banking background is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/equivalent required; Associate or Bachelor's preferred
• 3+ years of progressive banking experience
• Team leadership experience (formal or informal)
• Strong written/verbal communication; solid math skills
• Proficiency with MS Office and general computer skills
• Ability to spot market opportunities and create growth programs
• Familiarity with the local financial marketplace

Responsibilities

• Oversee branch management, operations, and local promotion
• Select, staff, train, coach, and evaluate the retail team
• Open new accounts and support customer service needs
• Originate, underwrite, and close secured/unsecured consumer and home equity loans

Skills

Branch management

Team leadership

Customer service

Loan underwriting

Financial analysis

MS Office

Market growth

Local market knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

LOCATION: 1905 Stewart Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401

HOURS: Monday through Friday 8-5 pm

A Little About Peoples

Peoples State Bank's vision is to "be a catalyst for growth with our customers." That starts with our employees, who are customer-focused in all that we do. Being honored by American Banker magazine as one of the "Best Banks to Work For" in America is a recognition our employees are incredibly proud of. They bring enthusiasm to do right by our customers every day. Peoples is an employer of choice in Wisconsin, providing exceptional benefits, flexibility, and teamwork that brings out the best in our employees.

The Branch Manager, Recharged

As Branch Manager in Wausau, you'll guide branch performance while keeping customer service front and center. This role exists to lead the retail team, grow relationships, and keep daily operations running smoothly.

Key responsibilities include:

• - Oversee branch management, operations, and local promotion
• - Select, staff, train, coach, and evaluate the retail team
• - Open new accounts and support customer service needs
• - Originate, underwrite, and close secured/unsecured consumer and home equity loans

Required qualifications/skills:

• - High school diploma/equivalent required; Associate or Bachelor's preferred
• - 3+ years of progressive banking experience
• - Team leadership experience (formal or informal)
• - Strong written/verbal communication; solid math skills
• - Proficiency with MS Office and general computer skills
• - Ability to spot market opportunities and create growth programs
• - Familiarity with the local financial marketplace

Your Day at the Branch

You'll start by checking in on the branch's rhythm-what's on deck, what needs attention, and where you can remove roadblocks. Expect a steady mix of customer conversations, quick problem-solving, and coaching moments that help the team stay sharp and confident.

Between greeting familiar faces and meeting new ones, you'll keep an eye on service quality and step in when a situation needs a calm, friendly leader. You'll also carve out time to connect with the local market-watching trends, brainstorming outreach ideas, and keeping the branch visible in the community.

By day's end, you'll feel good knowing the branch ran smoothly, customers were taken care of, and the team had your support.

The Good Stuff

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Competitive Salary + Incentives
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Bank-wide Incentive Plan
• Volunteer Paid Time Off
• Birthday Day Off
• Fresh Focus Day Off

To learn more about why you should join Peoples State Bank visit here: https://www.bankpeoples.com/connect/career

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.