Small Business Region Leader- Midwest

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Job Description The Small Business Region Leader reports to the Head of Small Business Banking and is responsible for the sales delivery and execution for the small business segment of an assigned region. Responsible for driving growth in small business banking segment for companies with annual revenue of $500,000 to $2.5MM, typically not exceeding $5MM. Provides leadership to a team of Small Business Sales Managers to execute an interconnected strategy and grow market share.

Delivers strategic direction and leadership to sustain profitability and annual growth of the market. Partners with key stakeholders in branch banking to develop, communicate and implement sales strategies to meet/exceed business objectives.  Fosters a team culture that is customer obsessed while overseeing relationship management, business development activities, and related risk.

Responsibilities Executes sales strategies for growing revenue to achieve assigned financial targets and market growth goals. Drives sales teams to build a strong pipeline of prospects and clients.

Maintains key customer relationships and develops and implements strategies for expanding micro business banking client base and increasing client centrality.

Demonstrates strong financial acumen, including knowledge of small business banking products and solutions

Actively lead individual direct reports to optimal performance through a commitment to strong coaching routines and excellent coaching techniques; provide direct feedback to leaders while holding them accountable to business targets and people-leader goals

Enable and inspire leaders to the highest standards of execution, driving consistency, problem solving and sound decision making while setting a clear team vision

Build strong, effective partnerships with colleagues across the enterprise to work together and collaboratively remove roadblocks for success.

This role requires travel 50-75% of the time

Preferred Qualifications Proven business acumen by working with Small Businesses to provide solutions and services to fit their financial needs (credit, treasury, payments, cash management and/or other banking services)8+ years of experience in banking/financial services5+ years of proven leadership experience building, motivating, and coaching a successful team of sales leadersBA/MBA in finance, accounting or other related field (or equivalent work experience)
Develops sales strategies that incorporate client segments, market opportunities, competitive forces and sales force effectiveness. Identifies priorities and ensures sales teams execute against plans that focus on deepening client relationships, elevating market share and increasing share of wallet. Drives sales teams to build a strong pipeline of prospects and clients.

Previous experience driving a culture of excellence

Proven success leading a multi-unit, customer-centered retail organization

Key Skills Requirements Strong strategic leadership skills to positively influence change and culture transformation and articulate a clear future vision

Ability and will to work in team environment with the understanding of how to navigate the organization to overcome obstacles and achieve business goals; highly…