Santander is one of the largest banks in the world, and one of the top banks in the United States based on deposits.  With a principal presence in the northeast U.S., Santander’s retail division serves nearly 2 million customers and more than 5% of small businesses in the US.

The Branch Manager is responsible for the administration of sales, service, operational efficiency, risk applications, internal control and HR management activities to meet bank objectives for the branch. Incumbents develop a culture within the branch in which quality and continuous improvement on all performance accountabilities are understood and utilized by all team members. Ensures the team is focused on the acquisition of new business and personal relationships and the retention and expansion of existing relationships.

Responsibilities

• Delivers exceptional customer service and coaches/motivates team to deepen existing customer relationships and acquire new customers.
• Implements strategies to reduce overhead, and is responsible for managing branch P & L.
• Directs the development, implementation and use of productive sales strategies and techniques, generating additional bank business through any mean or channel provided by the Company.
• Focuses on increasing Bank products and services, sales and number of clients, by executing customized strategies related to people and client management. 
• Coaches and motivates branch team members.
• Participates in branch functions and community activities to promote the organization's image and growth, ensuring that the Company maintains a strong local presence.
• Manages performance of all branch staff. Responsible for the hiring, retention, motivation, and success of branch colleagues across all job families within the branch.

Qualifications                                                    

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or equivalent field, or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of experience
• Consultative, team-oriented sales personality with outstanding personal customer skills
• Demonstrates the ability to generate sales excitement and acts as a coach and mentor to the staff
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel with ability to operate a variety of office equipment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Sound risk decision making skills and strong operational proficiency
• Meets compliance and audit requirements
• Demonstrated supervisory abilities to provide constructive and positive feedback and manage performance
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships
• Ability to manage, supervise, instruct and coach
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to make independent decisions and utilize sound judgment
• Advanced knowledge of all Retail and Small business products and services and fluency in business acumen and in SME credit
• Highly motivated and competitive with proven leadership quality and very goal driven
• Understands all appropriate policies and procedures and process that impact work activities

At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce and strive to increase the diversity of our teams.  We actively encourage everyone to apply.

Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Working Conditions: Frequent Minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing and walking. Occasional moving and lifting equipment and furniture is required to support onsite and offsite meeting setup and teardown. Physically capable of lifting up to fifty pounds, able to bend, kneel, climb ladders.

Employer Rights: Employer Rights: This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate at any time for any reason.

For NYC Job Applicants: The base annual salary range for this position is $79,340 -$106,375.00.  The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications and location.