The Branch Manager is responsible for leading, recruiting, and developing the sales team to achieve branch production goals. This role focuses on implementing effective sales strategies, driving performance, and fostering a team-oriented, results-driven culture while ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
Essential Job Functions
- Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve branch production goals.
- Recruit, hire, train, coach, and manage Mortgage Analysts and support staff.
- Monitor team performance and implement strategies to improve productivity.
- Foster a positive, team-oriented culture focused on accountability and growth.
- Partner with the Training Department to support ongoing employee development.
- Manage employee relations and performance evaluations in collaboration with Human Resources.
- Ensure mortgage origination activities comply with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
- Promote excellent customer service and strong customer relationships.
- Participate in management meetings and assist with implementing company policies and initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Management.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Previous mortgage industry experience and proven branch management experience are required.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, recruit, and develop a successful mortgage sales team.
- Proven track record of driving sales performance and achieving production goals.
- Knowledge of conventional and/or government mortgage lending guidelines.
- Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to stay current with mortgage industry regulations and licensing requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or equivalent education and experience preferred.
Additional Information:
This job description is not intended to include all responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned by management based on organizational needs.