DescriptionPosition Summary:The Branch Manager I position administers management for a full service, profitable branch for First Farmers Bank & Trust. Supervising branch retail staff and providing input on different committees as needed throughout the year is required. This position must assist customers in providing detailed knowledge of bank products and services, articulate the benefits and conditions of these services and cross sell products to new and current clients as needed.Duties:1. Supervise, train, coach, and perform annual reviews for all branch personnel2. Manage overall branch operations including but not limited to:
Scheduling branch staff
Develop job responsibilities and goals for each employee at your branch
Have monthly meetings with your staff to discuss sales opportunities and operational issues
Have weekly huddles with your staff - subject matter to be determined by the Regional Team
3. Establish and help attain performance objectives for your branch4. Contribute to the interaction with other bank departments, to include but not limited to Commercial Loan Officers, Mortgage Officers, Wealth Management, and SCI Leasing to leverage sales opportunities5. Provide quality customer service through knowledge of bank products and services6. Expand and retain bank customer relationships and solicit new relationships from prospective customers7. Educate new and existing customers about features and benefits of bank products and services. Proactively refer customers to appropriate personnel8. Develop and implement strategies to help grow deposits9. Investigate competitive offerings in your market10. Review and provide reports to management including:
Branch totals for deposit
Teller offage
Total cash for your branch
Past due safe deposit boxes
11. Conduct financial consultations with customers and take applications for all consumer loans including home equity line of credit applications12. Assist commercial loan officers with past due customer information for your branch13. Determine fee refunds and settlement of the NSF list in conjunction with the Head Teller14. Oversee the maintenance items for your branch, including the parking lot15. Assist in counting tellers out when they are off more than $100 or with surprise audit counts16. Test the branch security equipment and investigate security issues as needed17. Coordinate training of staff on all bank products and services on an ongoing basis18. Maintain customer contact and handle customer complaints19. Ensure the branch stays in compliance of all applicable federal and state regulations20. Ensure completion of all quarterly education courses21. Build and insure employee and customer satisfaction levels are met22. Attend all applicable meetings including Branch Manager Meetings23. Be an active member in the community24. Complete the CD maturity list - calling upon all customers in question25. Assist tellers and CSR's in peak times to expedite the work flow
Processing customer transactions such as, cashing checks, handling deposits, withdrawals, money orders, and cashier's checks
Balance cash within teller drawer daily; pull and check teller balances daily
Manage and resolve all customer requests for updates, inquiries and any problems either in person or over the phone
Process cash advances; spring/fall property taxes; and wire transfers as needed
Processing/Ordering checks and all related products for customers
Open all consumer and commercial deposit accounts while looking for opportunities to cross-solve potential financial needs
Follow-up with all new accounts utilizing the 2-2-2 process
26. Perform back-up Head Teller duties as needed
Ensure and oversee daily Teller balancing
Ensure Teller line is in compliance with all established policies, and procedures
Maintain accurate records and secure control of vault inventories, cash and other negotiable items. Maintain adequate supplies of all inventories
Branch vault responsibilities including ordering weekly and balancing daily
Ordering and maintaining branch supplies
Responsible for keeping the staff up-to date on all FFBT policies and procedures
Review and provide reports on Past Due Safe Deposit Boxes and Teller Offages
27. Participate in any sales activities as directed by the Regional Branch Manager28. Perform other duties as assignedRequirementsRelationships/Qualifications:1. Responsible to the Regional Branch Manager for the fulfillment of duties assigned2. Will have contact with the customers and public3. Ability to manage branch-banking personnel engaged in retail operations to achieve profit, growth and customer service objectives within bank policy guidelines4. Previous experience in the deposit area (teller), sales and staff management preferred5. Requires sound knowledge of established procedures, methods and practices, and extensive knowledge of customer base6. Good sales and computer skills, and a proven ability to develop business opportunities are necessary7. Should be analytically minded and possess good judgment8. Must demonstrate management, communication, and interpersonal skills9. Maintain relationships within the business community including participation with community organizations and community projectsWorking Conditions: * Normal office environment