Branch Manager, Ewing, NJ

Branch Manager, Ewing, NJCountry:
United States of America
** It Starts Here:
** Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry and is evolving from a high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization. Our people are at the heart of this journey and together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible.  This is more than a strategic shift.  It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.

If you are interested in exploring the possibilities
** We Want to Talk to You!
**** The Difference You Make:
** As a Branch Manager you oversee the performance of the branch and daily operations, ensuring excellent customer experience, achievement of financial goals and efficient operations. The manager is responsible for leading and coaching a team, managing sales activities, deepening customer relationships, and ensuring compliance with banking regulations. This role includes fostering a positive work environment to drive employee engagement and productivity.

You develop a culture within the branch in which quality and continuous improvement on all performance accountabilities are understood and utilized by all team members.
* Direct overall branch performance, leading team to achieve sales targets, optimize operational processes and enhance customer satisfaction.
* Develop and implement sales strategies to grow revenue and market share.
* Motivate sales teams to effectively manage a pipeline of prospects and customers.
* Engage in consultative conversations with customers to offer tailored solutions that enhance their financial well-being, foster customer loyalty and increase branch productivity.
* Analyze branch performance data to drive strategic decisions to improve branch performance and operational efficiency.
* Coach and develop team members, setting clear expectations, enhancing performance and fostering professional development.
* Responsible for hiring, retaining and motivating branch colleagues across all job families within the branch.
* Accountable for managing branch scheduling to balance branch needs with employee availability.
* Utilize digital technologies and platforms to enhance customer interactions, educate them on self-service options and drive business outcomes.
* Provide an elevated experience, simplifying processes for customers while ensuring exceptional customer service.
* Manage escalated customer problems and provide effective solutions.
* Communicate clearly and effectively with customers in person, over the phone, or through digital channels.
* Accountable for risk management and compliance within a complex business environment, ensuring adherence to all company policies and regulatory requirements.
* Responsibilities may extend to supporting nearby branch locations based on business necessity.
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* What You Bring:

** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* High school diploma, GED: or equivalent education - Required.
* Bachelor's Degree: in related field or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education - Preferred.
* 3+ Years Demonstrated successful experience in Retail Bank sales management or related bank operations/support function - Required. (OR)
* 5+ Years Experience in Retail sales management or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education - Required. (OR)
* 12+ Months Demonstrated successful Santander experience related to the essential functions and responsibilities of the Branch Manager role. District Executive, District Operations Manager and Region President endorsement of performance - Required. (AND)
* 3+ Years Experience selling products and/or services in an incentive-based environment - Required.
* Proven experience in a sales…