Branch Manager Sarasota

Wells Fargo•Venice, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring experienced, people-focused leaders for a Branch Manager career within its National Branch Network. The Branch Manager serves as the branch sales leader, responsible for acquiring, deepening, and retaining customer relationships to grow primary checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments. The role leads and develops a team, strengthens banker productivity, fosters an engaged and accountable customer-focused culture, and balances growth objectives with operational risk management. New leaders begin with the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which provides guidance, mentorship, job shadowing, and practical experience in daily branch operations. Successful completion is required before transition into a Branch Manager position; branch assignment depends on business need and availability. During training, the role is an interim, nonexempt position. Employees already serving as Wells Fargo Branch Managers do not need to complete the program. The position may be assigned to one of the listed locations in Sarasota, Englewood, Bradenton, or Venice, Florida. The schedule includes Saturdays, and travel within the assigned geography may reach 50% during the first six months and before or up until placement in a specific branch, depending on location. SAFE registration is required at employment, with Wells Fargo initiating the process after the start date. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

At least 5 years of banking, financial services, or Branch Network experience, or equivalent experience demonstrated through work, training, military experience, or education.
At least 2 years of leadership experience.
Ability to work a schedule that includes Saturdays.
Ability to travel within the assigned geography up to 50% of the time during the first six months and before or up until placement in a specific branch, depending on location.
SAFE registration is required at the time of employment; Wells Fargo will initiate the process after the start date. Loan originators must meet LO/CFPB requirements and Wells Fargo policies, including standards for financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background. A credit report may be reviewed, excluding the credit score, and additional ongoing screening may apply.

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to hire, coach, and develop sales professionals and direct reports while fostering accountability, collaboration, adaptability, and high performance.
Ability to lead a customer-focused sales culture and drive measurable growth through coaching, accountability, disciplined execution, ownership of performance outcomes, talent decisions, and risk management.
Ability to analyze performance, identify strengths and opportunities, and execute action plans to achieve business objectives.
Independent judgment and critical-thinking skills to manage time, prioritize, and delegate in a complex, fast-paced environment.
Success managing and coaching across affluent, high-net-worth, and business customer segments by identifying complex financial needs and building relationships with customers, internal partners, and community stakeholders.
Ability to lead teams in influencing, educating, and connecting customers to technology and explaining the value of digital banking solutions.
Knowledge of banking laws and regulations, including compliance controls, operational risk management, and loss prevention, and ability to model and reinforce protective behaviors.

Responsibilities

Provide inclusive leadership, establish clear expectations, and manage performance through targeted coaching to achieve sales, service, and operational excellence.
Lead the branch team in identifying customer financial needs and delivering tailored consumer and business solutions.
Use branch manager routines, observation, feedback, and follow-up to develop employee capability, confidence, and productivity, and hold the team accountable to expected behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with internal sales teams across Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending to coordinate customer service and deepen relationships.
Help customers use digital banking options through education and demonstration.
Use reporting and employee observations to identify strengths and opportunities, improve team performance, and expand primary bank relationships and wallet share.
Balance growth, operational soundness, and talent decisions while managing risk, resolving issues, and modeling behaviors that protect customers, employees, and the company.