Branch Manager

Jobtailor; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Wells Fargo in Wheat Ridge, CO seeks a Branch Sales Leader to drive customer relationships and growth across checking, deposits, lending, cards, and investments. Lead and coach the branch team, fostering a culture focused on customer needs and accurate digital banking guidance.

You will balance growth with risk management, complete the Branch Manager Readiness Program, and collaborate with Wealth Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending partners to expand wallet share.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of banking, financial services, or Branch Network experience
• 2+ years of leadership experience
• Proven ability to hire, coach, and develop sales professionals and direct reports
• Ability to lead a customer-focused sales culture and drive measurable growth
• Ability to analyze performance, identify strengths and opportunities, and execute action plans
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and critical thinking in a complex, fast-paced environment
• Success managing and coaching across affluent, high net worth, and business customer segments
• Ability to lead teams in influencing, educating, and connecting customers to technology and digital banking solutions
• Knowledge of banking laws and regulations, compliance controls, operational risk management, and loss prevention
• Ability to work a schedule that includes Saturdays
• Ability to travel in the assigned geography up to 50% of the time during the first 6 months and before placement in a specific branch
• SAFE registration required at the time of employment; Wells Fargo initiates the process after start date
• Loan Originators must meet LO/CFPB requirements and Wells Fargo policies

Responsibilities

• Serve as the branch sales leader, acquiring, deepening, and retaining customer relationships
• Drive growth in checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments
• Lead, coach, and develop the branch team to improve banker productivity
• Foster an engaged, accountable culture focused on identifying customer financial needs and recommending Wells Fargo solutions
• Balance growth objectives with operational risk management
• Complete the Branch Manager Readiness Program through guidance, mentorship, job shadowing, and practical branch-operations learning
• Provide inclusive leadership, establish expectations, and manage performance through targeted coaching
• Deliver tailored consumer and business solutions
• Use observation, feedback, follow-up, and branch manager routines to build capability and productivity
• Partner with Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending sales partners
• Educate customers about digital banking options
• Analyze reporting and employee observations to improve performance and expand primary bank relationships and wallet share
• Manage risk, resolve issues, and model behaviors that protect customers, employees, and the company

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Customer-focused culture

Performance analysis

Critical thinking

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

SAFE registration

Education

SAFE registration

Job description

Branch Sales Leader

• Serve as the branch sales leader, acquiring, deepening, and retaining customer relationships


• Drive growth in checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments


• Lead, coach, and develop the branch team to improve banker productivity


• Foster an engaged, accountable culture focused on identifying customer financial needs and recommending Wells Fargo solutions


• Balance growth objectives with operational risk management


• Complete the Branch Manager Readiness Program through guidance, mentorship, job shadowing, and practical branch-operations learning


• Provide inclusive leadership, establish expectations, and manage performance through targeted coaching


• Deliver tailored consumer and business solutions


• Use observation, feedback, follow-up, and branch manager routines to build capability and productivity


• Partner with Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending sales partners


• Educate customers about digital banking options


• Analyze reporting and employee observations to improve performance and expand primary bank relationships and wallet share


• Manage risk, resolve issues, and model behaviors that protect customers, employees, and the company

Requirements

• 5+ years of banking, financial services, or Branch Network experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education


• 2+ years of leadership experience


• Proven ability to hire, coach, and develop sales professionals and direct reports


• Ability to lead a customer-focused sales culture and drive measurable growth


• Ability to analyze performance, identify strengths and opportunities, and execute action plans


• Ability to exercise independent judgment and critical thinking in a complex, fast-paced environment


• Success managing and coaching across affluent, high net worth, and business customer segments


• Ability to lead teams in influencing, educating, and connecting customers to technology and digital banking solutions


• Knowledge of banking laws and regulations, compliance controls, operational risk management, and loss prevention


• Ability to work a schedule that includes Saturdays


• Ability to travel in the assigned geography up to 50% of the time during the first 6 months and before placement in a specific branch


• SAFE registration required at the time of employment; Wells Fargo initiates the process after start date


• Loan Originators must meet LO/CFPB requirements and Wells Fargo policies regarding financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background


• Credit report may be reviewed and additional ongoing screening may apply


• Position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong leadership in driving sales growth and developing a customer-focused culture within the branch. Proficient in analyzing performance metrics and managing operational risk while delivering tailored financial solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Branch Sales Leadership


• Coaching And Developing Sales Professionals


• Customer-Focused Sales Culture


• Banking Laws And Regulations Knowledge


• SAFE Registration

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Banking


• Financial Services


• Performance Analysis


• Operational Risk Management


• Digital Banking Solutions


• Loan Origination


• Compliance Controls


• Customer Relationship Management


• Sales Growth Strategies


• Business Banking

Soft Skills

• Leadership


• Coaching


• Critical Thinking


• Communication


• Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

• SAFE Registration

Industry Keywords

• Branch Network Experience


• High Net Worth Customer Segments


• Affluent Customer Segments


• Performance Improvement


• Financial Responsibility