Market President

United Bank•Greer, SC

About The Position

The Market President leads management and public relations efforts for a specific geographic territory. The role is responsible for strategically executing commercial and retail production goals to achieve profitability and sustained market growth. The Market President directs lending production, represents the bank in community and public relations activities, leads market marketing initiatives, and works with leadership and cross-functional departments to improve performance and operational effectiveness. The role also oversees staff management and development, supports the Bank’s CRA program objectives, and provides excellent service to clients and internal stakeholders. The position calls for a leader who fosters inclusion, drives change, takes accountability, empowers employees, and exemplifies the organization’s values of integrity, hard work, teamwork, and caring. The role requires managing a budget and interpreting business financial statements, working hours that accommodate customer or event schedules, and travel of up to 20%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
Ten years of professional banking experience.
Five years of direct experience as a Commercial Lender.
Extensive knowledge of commercial and consumer lending procedures and regulations.
Knowledge of basic accounting concepts and business financial statements.
Demonstrated positive leadership skills and ability to manage, coach, and develop staff.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
High level of professionalism and integrity.
Ability to work hours that meet customer or event schedules.
Ability to travel up to 20%.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, move freely among work locations, operate computer equipment, communicate with staff at all levels, and observe and interpret data.
Ability to travel by air, rail, automobile, and/or bus.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Meet or exceed market volume, production, and profitability goals through business development, team leadership, and strategic planning aligned with company goals.
Direct and oversee commercial and consumer lending production in the market.
Represent the Bank in public relations and community outreach.
Lead implementation of Bank marketing programs supporting market strategies and initiatives.
Collaborate with leadership to develop goals, strategies, business plans, and procedures; analyze market performance and identify opportunities to improve results and productivity.
Manage direct reports and oversee staff hiring, coaching, performance management, professional development, and disciplinary actions.
Maintain acceptable loan delinquency and charge-off levels for the market.
Develop loan business and refer customers to other Bank products, services, and lines of business.
Work with cross-functional departments to resolve issues and implement best practices.
Cultivate rising talent and mentor team members in developing thought leadership and contributing to the organization.
Support the objectives of the Bank’s CRA program in the assigned market.
Provide excellent customer service to existing and potential clients and internal stakeholders.
Manage a budget and analyze and interpret business financial statements.
Cultivate an inclusive team culture, drive transformational change, take ownership of results, develop employees, and exemplify the organization’s core values.