Community Sales Manager

Georgia's Own Credit Union • Grayson, GA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Sales Manager drives the credit union’s growth by developing and managing community sales strategies. The role builds relationships with local businesses, organizations, community leaders, and members to promote the credit union’s products and services, increase membership, strengthen member engagement, and achieve sales targets. The manager represents the credit union at community events and works with internal teams to coordinate sales and member engagement efforts.

This position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement, combining in-office collaboration with remote work. The employee typically works in an office environment and is stationed at a desk or table. The role also includes clerical duties using technology and requires compliance with applicable regulations and credit union policies. Employees with lending responsibilities must meet SAFE Act requirements and keep their NMLS registration current.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in sales management, community outreach, or business development; financial services experience is preferred.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, including the ability to inspire and motivate a sales team.
• Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, and strategic planning abilities.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
• Effective conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills, with a track record of achieving sales targets.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships with diverse groups.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret sales data and market trends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software.
• Ability to communicate face to face or through technology, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to sit and stand for various increments of time and lift or push up to 10 pounds.
• For positions with lending responsibilities, compliance with SAFE Act requirements, including keeping NMLS registration current and notifying the Credit Union within 30 days of changes that must be reflected in the registry.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the financial services industry.
• Knowledge of local market dynamics and community needs.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement sales strategies to achieve the credit union’s growth and revenue goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, business owners, and other key stakeholders to promote the credit union’s offerings.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to attract new members and deepen relationships with existing members.
• Represent the credit union at community events, networking functions, and business meetings.
• Collaborate with marketing, member services, and product development teams on sales and member engagement.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and member needs to identify growth and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure the sales team provides exceptional service and tailored financial solutions to members.
• Ensure sales activities comply with regulatory requirements and credit union policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager