Branch Manager

Bangor Savings Bank•Gorham, ME

31d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is being posted in anticipation of staffing needs related to the planned opening of our Gorham branch in Fall 2026. The Branch Manager will lead a team focused on providing exceptional customer experiences, identifying customer financial needs, and offering appropriate services to achieve sales goals. This role involves developing expertise in consumer and business lending to foster customer relationships and acting as a trusted advisor. Key responsibilities include coaching team members, overseeing branch operations, and contributing to the bank's growth and community engagement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Two years experience in sales, retail banking, lending, customer service and/or operations
Demonstrated advanced lending proficiency
Personal computer literacy

Nice To Haves

college, business, banking or professional training helpful

Responsibilities

Exhibit Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Excellence, Teamwork, Diversity, Independence and Community.
Provide Leadership: Foster a positive, team-oriented environment where employees can’t imagine working anyplace else
Lead the sales and sales-coaching process to achieve individual and team goals
Invest in the community through civic engagement and strategic event sponsorship
Earn customer advocacy by personalizing experiences and being genuinely helpful
Develop external advocates through robust engagement with customers, prospects and influencers
Lead recruiting, hiring, performance management and career development of team members
Set business development, sales, and local market strategy
Sales and Servicing: Engage with customers in a dynamic environment by actively listening and encouraging ongoing conversation to uncover opportunities to deepen customer relationships.
Listen actively to identify financial needs, including daily banking, borrowing, saving and referral opportunities
Proactively identify, schedule and conduct external business calls to originate and expand customer relationships
Contact existing customers to review relationships, discover opportunities and onboard customers
Maintain current knowledge of features and benefits of all products, services and digital solutions
Identify and offer consumer and business loan solutions that meet borrowers’ financial goals
Handle complex service issues and enlist support of appropriate staff for advanced problem resolution
Process transactions, open accounts, and close loans in compliance with performance standards
Operations: Manage staffing levels to support the customer experience.
Ensure branch facilities are functional and attractive.
Follow risk management policy and procedure to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
Conform to standards for punctuality, attendance and professionalism per the Employee Handbook.
May travel or relocate to other branches, change schedule and perform other duties as needed.