Branch Manager - Lufkin, TX (Southern Colony)

Huntington; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington in Lufkin, TX is seeking a Branch Manager to lead the branch’s sales, service and operations. You will coach a team, drive production against budgets, and deepen customer relationships through proactive referrals and community engagement.

This role emphasizes strong communication, stakeholder collaboration and adherence to risk and regulatory policies while delivering excellent customer service and local market growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required; minimum 1 year in goal-driven retail sales leadership or similar.
• Strong leadership and customer service skills; ability to manage branch operations and risk.

Responsibilities

• Manage portfolio of high-value consumer and business customers and drive referrals to meet customer needs.
• Lead branch team to deliver excellent service, resolve issues, and achieve budgeted production goals.
• Recruit, hire, and develop staff; coach on processes and policies; ensure adherence to OCR and regulatory guidelines.
• Develop internal partnerships to drive business in the market and engage with the community.
• Manage branch operations, risk controls, and performance analytics.

Skills

Sales leadership

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication skills

Coaching

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

## Branch Manager - Lufkin, TX (Southern Colony)Applyremote type: Officelocations: Lufkin, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R0074700# **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:**OfficeOur Approach to **Office** Workplace TypeCertain 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.**Note to Agency Recruiters:** Huntington will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. All unsolicited resumes sent to any Huntington colleagues, directly or indirectly, will be considered Huntington property. Recruiting agencies must have a valid, written and fully executed Master Service Agreement and Statement of Work for consideration.