Strategic Retail Banking Area Manager

First Citizens; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens Bank in Columbia, SC seeks a Manager of Retail Banking to oversee sales for multiple branches and Premier Relationship Bankers. You will drive staffing, sales activity plans, and accountability for both consumer and small business banking relationships.

The role requires coaching associates to improve sales performance, with potential outbound outreach to generate new opportunities and collaboration with branch partners and back office teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 6 years sales/consumer or business lending experience, or high school diploma with 10 years in sales, including 3 years coaching or management.
• Valid driver’s license and frequent travel to other offices/customers.
• Must obtain Series 6, 63 and State Life licenses within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Team Management: lead performance and personnel functions for a team across multiple branches.
• Service Standards: foster partnerships to deliver value and uncover sales/referral opportunities.
• Operations and Administration: comply with regulations, policies, training deadlines, and ensure operational efficiency.

Skills

Structured sales process

Retail banking products & services

Business development

Networking & centers of influence

Education

Bachelor's Degree + 6 years sales/consumer or business lending experience or HS/GED + 10 years with 3 years coaching/management

Job description

First Citizens Bank in Columbia, SC seeks a Manager of Retail Banking to oversee sales for multiple branches and Premier Relationship Bankers. You will drive staffing, sales activity plans, and accountability for both consumer and small business banking relationships.

The role requires coaching associates to improve sales performance, with potential outbound outreach to generate new opportunities and collaboration with branch partners and back office teams.