Banking Center Manager
Company: First Merchants Bank
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: January 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description First Merchants Bank is seeking
a Banking Center Manager to join our team! This position will focus
on developing and implementing sales plans, coaching and developing
their team, providing strong managerial leadership and direction to
the banking center staff, and overseeing the operational soundness
of the banking center. As part of this role you will: Oversee and
inspect all operations and compliance of the banking center.
Develop and implement an aggressive sales and marketing strategy to
drive deposit, loan and partner referrals with new and existing
client relationships. Regularly conduct outside sales calls to
nurture and grow established relationships and grow market share
for the banking center(s) through frequent participation in
business development activities with existing business customers in
the market area. Market all types of business and consumer banking
functions including deposits, lending, Private Wealth, brokerage,
merchant processing, treasury management, etc. Ensure banking
center team and partners deliver upon Gold Standard for Service
expectations. Promote an understanding of business deposit and
lending products and expand relationships with new and existing
clients through ongoing outside business calling activities. Open
accounts and process loan applications for both consumer and
business customers. Resolve customer inquiries, problems and
complaints with scope of authority while proactively using service
to sales techniques to provide solutions to customers for current
financial needs. Create and foster a robust employee experience
within the banking center. Implement effective Sales Management
routines designed to coach, teach, train and inspect sales
activities within the banking center(s). Conduct weekly sales and
pipeline meetings, daily huddles, touch bases with direct reports.
Complete formal and informal coaching conversations monthly
focusing on sales and service behavioral observation and the
associated production from those behaviors. Coach bankers to the
effective use of the guided conversation and associated sales
tactics to expand relationships and increase share of wallet. To be
successful in this position, we require the following: High school
diploma or equivalent (GED). A minimum of three (3) years of sales,
management, banking, or related experience including serving in a
lead or supervisory capacity. This position requires S.A.F.E Act
registration at the time of employment through the Nationwide
Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS). Employees hired or transferring
into this position will need to meet the qualification requirements
within three (3) months of hire. Obtain Notary Public designation.
The following would be a plus: Demonstrated ability to sell and
cross-sell bank products and services. Consumer lending experience.
Demonstrated ability to manage sales team to achieve threshold
activity levels and performance goals. Bachelor’s degree. First
Merchants offers the following: Base Pay PLUS Bonuses Medical,
Dental and Vision Insurance 401k Health Savings and Flexible
Spending Accounts Vacation/Sick Time Paid Holidays Paid Parental
Leave Tuition Reimbursement Additional Benefits A little about us:
First Merchants is guided by a genuine philosophy of being a
meaningful place to work and having a prosperous impact across all
walks of life throughout the communities we serve, including
consumers, businesses and other organizations. Our Vision, Mission
and Team statement reflect and reinforce that authentic service
philosophy. Our Vision is: To enhance the financial wellness of the
diverse communities we serve. Our Mission is: To be the most
responsive, knowledgeable, and high-performing financial
organization for our clients, teammates, and shareholders. Our
Team: "We are a collection of dynamic colleagues with diverse
experiences and perspectives who share a passion for positively
impacting lives. We are genuinely committed to attracting and
engaging teammates of diverse backgrounds. We believe in the power
of inclusion and belonging." Apply today to begin your career with
us!
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