Branch Manager - Fairhope, AL

Huntington National Bank; Fairhope (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington National Bank in Fairhope, AL seeks an experienced Branch Manager to lead sales, service and daily branch operations. You will coach a team to meet budgeted production goals, deepen customer relationships, and drive local business development while maintaining risk and compliance standards.

Responsibilities include managing a high-value client portfolio, referring customers to bank partners, and building community ties through proactive outreach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in goal-driven retail sales leadership roles.
• Background check and fingerprints per NMLS regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead branch sales, service and operations to meet goals.
• Coach team and ensure high-quality customer service.
• Refer customers to bank partners to deepen relationships.
• Oversee community outreach and local business development.
• Ensure compliance with policies and risk controls.
• Recruit and onboard branch staff to Huntington’s culture.

Skills

Branch leadership

Customer service

Sales & referrals

Team coaching

Community relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Summary:

Our branch banking roles offer a welcoming and inclusive team environment where you are empowered every day to help our customers achieve their financial goals. Our branch colleagues have an opportunity to share ideas and voice opinions that directly impact our customers, our bank, and our communities for the better. As a Branch Manager, you are responsible for management of the branch; leading all facets of sales, service and operations of the branch; coaching on existing processes, leading the team in achieving budgeted production goals, acquiring new consumer and business customers; initiating referrals to partners, and deepening all existing customer relationships proactively driving business inside and outside of the branch; and responsible for consistent business development and calling program.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Managing portfolio of high value consumer and business customers. Leads the process of referring customers to other areas of the bank to meet customer needs, deepen relationships and build strong internal partnerships pursuant to OCR guidelines for the branch.
• Leading team to provide excellent customer service and effectively resolve customer issues.
• Leveraging available tools and technology to identify and present sales and service opportunities.
• Maintaining knowledge and educates team on all products, services, technology and policies.
• Maintaining active involvement in the community, and develops key business and community relationships.
• Developing key internal partnerships to drive business in market area.
• Actively overseeing the recruitment / hiring process ensuring assigned market is staffed with colleagues suitable for Huntington’s culture.
• Garnering resources required to support team.
• Managing the overall operations of the branch, adhering to all operational, security, risk and regulatory related policies and procedures.
• Understanding branch sales, service, operations and financial performance.
• Demonstrating acumen in banking, investments, consumer lending, business banking, business lending, sales, sales leadership, customer service, process management, coaching, colleague development, communication and presentation.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED and minimum of 1 year or more in a goal driven retail sales leadership role or a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Licenses: This position will be subject to additional background check requirements including being required to provide fingerprints as required by NMLS regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and previous management experience.
• Ability to understand, drive, and lead branch sales, service, operations and financial performance within the branch and digital channels.
• Demonstrates acumen in banking, sales, investments, consumer lending, business banking, business lending, sales leadership, customer service, process management, coaching and colleague development and presentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfort with technology such as mobile services and online banking services.
• Knowledge of consumer and business deposit products.
• Ability to develop, influence, inspire and motivate colleagues to increase retention.

Exempt Status: (Yes= not eligible for overtime pay) ( No = eligible for overtime pay)

Yes

Workplace Type:

Office

Our Approach to Office Workplace Type

Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

Huntington will not sponsor applicants for this position for immigration benefits, including but not limited to assisting with obtaining work permission for F-1 students, H-1B professionals, O-1 workers, TN workers, E-3 workers, among other immigration statuses. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Tobacco-Free Hiring Practice: Visit Huntington’s Career Web Site for more details.