Branch Manager Sweetgrass District South Carolina

Wells Fargo•Mount Pleasant, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking 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 and driving growth across primary checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments through disciplined execution, coaching, and performance management. The role leads and develops a team, cultivates an engaged and accountable culture, identifies customers’ financial needs, recommends Wells Fargo solutions, and balances growth with effective operational risk management. New leaders begin with the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which provides mentorship, job shadowing, hands-on practice, and learning in day-to-day branch operations. Successful completion is required before transitioning to a Branch Manager position. Placement depends on business needs and available branches. During training, the role is an interim, nonexempt position. Existing Wells Fargo Branch Managers are not required to complete the program. The position requires a schedule that includes Saturdays and may involve travel within the assigned geography up to 50% of the time during the first six months, before or until placement in a specific branch. SAFE registration is required at employment; Wells Fargo initiates the process after the start date. Loan originators must meet LO/CFPB requirements and Wells Fargo policies, including standards concerning financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background. A credit report may be reviewed, and additional ongoing screening may apply. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

At least 5 years of banking, financial services, or Branch Network experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, 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 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 comply with Wells Fargo policies, including standards related to financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

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, and ownership of performance, 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, identifying complex financial needs, and building relationships with customers, internal partners, and community stakeholders.
Ability to lead teams in influencing and educating customers about technology and digital banking solutions.
Knowledge of banking laws and regulations, compliance controls, operational risk management, and loss prevention, with the ability to model and reinforce protective behaviors.

Responsibilities

Provide inclusive leadership, set clear expectations, and build and retain a high-performing team through targeted coaching and performance management.
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 for expected behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with internal sales teams across Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending to provide coordinated customer experiences and deepen relationships.
Educate customers about and demonstrate available digital banking options.
Use reporting and employee observations to identify strengths and opportunities, and take action to improve team performance, primary bank relationships, and wallet share.
Balance growth, operational soundness, and talent decisions; proactively manage risk, resolve issues, and model protective behaviors.