RELATIONSHIP MANAGER II

Sound Community Bank; University Place (WA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with ESOP

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Sound Community Bank is seeking a Relationship Manager to lead a branch team, drive retail scorecard goals, and deliver exceptional client experiences in University Place, WA. You will guide sales culture, supervise staff, and collaborate with loan and residential teams to optimize relationships.

The role demands strong community ties, regulatory compliance, and a proven track record in banking with supervisory experience. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or banking school training.
• Proven supervisory experience and 5+ years in banking specialties.
• Strong leadership to balance retail sales with client experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead branch team to achieve branch scorecard goals.
• Develop and deepen client relationships and cross-sell products.
• Ensure compliant operations and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Engage with community and participate in bank initiatives.

Skills

Relationship building

Leadership

Sales

Customer service

Team supervision

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: University Place - University Place, WA 98467

Salary Range: $79,325.00 - $118,990.00 Salary/year

Job Category: Banking

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Relationship Manager (RM) is responsible for the leadership of the branch team and the performance to retail scorecard goals. The responsibilities include developing profitable client relationships, developing and maintaining a sales and service culture, providing guidance to all aspects of the client experience, and overseeing employee development within an assigned branch. In addition, the RM ensures that established policies and procedures are adhered to (delegates a large portion to CSM), and in partnership with the Client Success Manager (CSM), Residential Loan Officer (RLO), and respective Team Leads, is responsible for creating and maintaining a team environment, providing exceptional client experience, and achieving branch scorecard goals as set by Executive Leadership. Must be active in the market area with strong community ties.The RM is responsible for direct supervision of the Client Service Manager (CSM), and a branch staff that consists or CSC’s, CRO’s and / or RLO’s, including officers.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree or banking school preferred. Must have demonstrated expertise in either residential lending production or retail banking with a minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience and 5 years of experience in the specialty. Requires strong leadership skills to balance Retail sales and client experience, as well as client and employee objectives. Skill competencies required include, but are not limited to:

• Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to achieve goals.
• Strong client focus.
• Experienced leader with ability to develop and promote employees.
• Ability to provide cross training.
• Ability to delegate duties when necessary.
• Flexible with shifting priorities.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member.
• Practice ethical behavior and understand the need for confidentiality.
• Ensures all transactions are handled confidentially.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Branch hours to include weekends and occasional evenings.
• Must be an active community participant.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including the Bank Secrecy Act.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibility #1 Branch Financial Performance to Goals

• Manages the overall performance of the group to ensure budget and goals are achieved.
• Executes the sales process.
• Promotes the branch and bank by servicing and deepening relationships with existing clients and attracting new clients with loan and deposit products.
• Cross-sells other banking products and refers clients to other departments when opportunities arise. Works with Residential and Commercial Team Leads on market-specific strategies.
• Takes proactive approach to meet sales goals and corporate objectives.

Responsibility #2 Customer Service

• Ensures excellent customer service skills and service standards are practiced by all employees.
• Actively listens for and provides client solutions and makes recommendations.
• Efficiently and accurately processes client requests.
• Demonstrates a pleasant disposition with good eye contact, warm greeting, and acknowledgement.
• Communicates observations for enhanced service opportunities to staff as required.
• Clarifies decision making responsibilities to ensure quick, accurate, and efficient service for clients.
• Achieves desired customer service expectations by providing positive feedback for outstanding service, and immediately addresses service problems.
• Develops strong working relationship with the operations arm of Retail Banking

Responsibility #3 Manager Behavioral Expectations

• Models expected behaviors including, time management, leadership, problem solving, and attendance.
• Ability to delegate appropriate tasks to employees; providing cross-training as needed.
• Collaborates with CSM, Residential and Commercial Team Leads and coaches employees to maximize opportunities to cross-sell products/services and meet sales goals.
• Actively participates in training and self-development.
• Works to support the success of the bank by embracing bank strategies, developing, and implementing plans related to bank goals.
• Stays focused on meeting short term goals while planning for long term goals.
• Accepts leadership from supervisor and takes responsibility for own actions.
• Meets deadlines, works independently, is accountable, and maintains focus.
• Leads by example.
• Effectively manages employees (to include CROs and RLOs, and CSCs in collaboration with CSM) to ensure each employee understands their role and responsibilities within the branch.
• If applicable, completes annual reviews, on time, and within budget.
• If applicable, effectively manages timecard record keeping, including the timely approval of timecards, management of overtime hours, and time off requests. Reviews and approves expense reports on time.

Responsibility #4 Community Participation

• Actively engages in community with membership in organizations such as Chamber, Rotary, or similar organizations
• Serves in a volunteer capacity on at least one Community Organization
• Attends community activities the bank sponsors and which are key to developing relationships

People Manager Responsibilities

Managers are responsible for oversight of their department functions and direct reports. Equally important is the shared responsibility and accountability for the execution of bank-wide initiatives in collaboration with their direct Supervisor. Managers exhibit strong leadership skills critical to ensuring effective guidance of their direct reports, adding value and enhancing the effectiveness and success of the entire organization. Managers must have an overall understanding of their department operations, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including the Bank Secrecy Act.

Corporate Core Values

• Demonstrates behavior and actions which support Sound Community Bank’s values and actively participates in volunteering.
• Our employees are our most important asset.
• Results matter.
• Community is our heart.
• Access and sustainability are critical.

Compensation

Salary is dependent on experience.

$79,325.00 - $118,990.00 per year

Health and Retirement Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employee and dependents
• Employer-paid Group Life & AD/D insurance
• Wellness Program discount towards medical insurance premiums, Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan options with up to 3.5% employer match and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Voluntary benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Voluntary Life & AD/D, Accident Plan, Critical Illness Coverage, Short-term disability, long-term disability, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Account

Time-off Benefits

Two weeks paid vacation, Paid Employee Days for Birthday and Hire Date Anniversary, Paid Sick and Safe Time (7 days per year), Bank Paid Holidays (11 per calendar year)

Other Benefits

We also offer the following (some perimeters apply): Tenure Bonus Program, Continuing Education/Tuition Assistance – up to $2,500 per year, Student Loan Debt Repayment - up to $100 per month, ORCA Passport/Transportation Alternatives/Benefit Allowance, Charitable Donation Matching Program, Gym/Health monthly reimbursement, Pet Insurance monthly reimbursement, Employee mortgage and consumer loans, Banking services (of course!) free of normal service charges, Employee Recognition Program

EEO is the Law

Sound Community Bank is an equal opportunity employer,and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.