Branch Manager

Mercantile Bank in St. Charles MI is looking to hire a full-time Branch Manager. Are you ready to take your banking or business development career to the next level with a stable and respected financial institution? Do you want to make a difference in your community and people's lives? Is being an active participant in community events something you would enjoy? If so, please read on!

This Branch Manager position earns a competitive salary based on skills and experience. You would also be eligible for a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), paid vacation and sick time, life insurance, a 401(k) with a match at 100% up to the first 5% of your contribution, discounted bank services, a mobile phone reimbursement, adoption assistance, exceptional training and development opportunities, and more! If this sounds like the right business development management opportunity for you, apply today!

THE MERCANTILE BANK STORY

Founded in 1997 with the firm belief that our customers, employees, and communities are best served by financial institutions with local ties, we have a strong and extensive commercial and retail banking presence in Michigan. We work together to solve problems and are leaders in the industry when it comes to innovative products. As a community bank, we are able to offer products that are tailored to meet the unique needs of our local customers.

We hire people that are able to connect, listen, and deliver the best solutions to our customers and communicate with integrity every time. Our employees are actively involved in the communities we serve. We get that they spend almost as much time at work as they do at home, so they need an environment where they can thrive and reach their full potential. We get that attractive compensation and benefit plans are important. We get that feeling valued, accepted and respected is key. We are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent in the markets we serve. We are a great place to work and grow. So come see for yourself why we have been named one of "West Michigan's 101 best and brightest companies to work for."

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BRANCH MANAGER

As a Branch Manager, you lead your branch, team, and market, having the opportunity to positively affect many lives. You make a difference in the lives of your customers by offering the best available products and services to meet their individual financial needs. By helping them to achieve their career goals, you also affect the lives of your team members. You coach and mentor them to be the best bankers that they can be! And, by representing the bank in activities that benefit it, you are a beacon in the community.

You maintain a thorough working knowledge of and train staff in all bank goals, policies, operating procedures, and services, as well as all current marketing and advertising promotions. You select, train, and motivate your team, developing employee morale that facilitates a positive customer service environment. Under your management, goals are met in production, expense control, fee income, and operational efficiencies. You conduct regular branch meetings that are informative, motivating, and productive.

You are goal-oriented and work hard with your team to accomplish branch goals. As a hands-on leader, you are not afraid to jump in and provide customer service when needed. You enjoy connecting with customers to learn about their goals and match products and services to their needs. As a collaborator, you partner with our Mortgage, Commercial, and Treasury teams to recommend new bank services that offer even more value to our customers. You oversee branch audits and the preparation and distribution of monthly branch reports.

You also get to be "out and about" to connect with businesses and non-profits in your area. You promote our bank through community involvement and leverage your contacts to create a pipeline of new business. Using your sales skills, you make a direct impact on our profits. You call on current and potential customers to sell deposit products and basic treasury services to them. Sourcing referrals for commercial and treasury partners, you perform consumer lending. You get great satisfaction out of positively impacting so many lives!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A BRANCH MANAGER

• Bachelor's degree OR 5 years of related experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3 years of banking experience
• 2 years of management experience
• Proven business development and customer service experience
• Must be able to become registered and licensed in the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry (NMLS)
• Leadership ability

Are you friendly, personable, and great at networking? Do you have integrity? Are you organized, able to prioritize, and good at delegating? Do you have a knack for strategic planning and business development? Are you decisive but open-minded and flexible? If so, you might just be perfect for this Branch Manager position!

BANKING MANAGEMENT WORK SCHEDULE

On average, this business development position works banking hours Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm. Some Saturdays will be required from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. Community activities may require evening and weekend hours. Day travel is required for meetings and training.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR BANKING MANAGEMENT TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this business development management position, please fill out our mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!