Branch Manager​/Market Leader

Branch Manager / Market Leader

Are you a relationship-driven banking leader ready to take a growing community bank to the next level?

A financially strong, community bank in Ingham County, Michigan is seeking a dynamic Branch Manager / Market Leader. This hybrid leadership and business-development role is ideal for an experienced banker who can lead a branch, build community relationships, grow deposits, and generate commercial lending opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead branch operations, performance, staff development, and customer service.
• Drive market growth through proactive business development and relationship building.
• Grow deposit accounts, treasury-management relationships, and commercial lending opportunities.
• Build and maintain a strong network of business owners, community leaders, and referral partners.
• Represent the bank through chambers of commerce, community organizations, and local events.
• Maintain and grow an established book of business while generating new relationships.
• Partner directly with senior leadership on market opportunities and growth initiatives.

Ideal Qualifications

• Proven experience in branch management, banking leadership, business development, or market leadership.
• Demonstrated success growing deposit relationships and generating commercial lending opportunities.
• An established book of business or strong professional contacts within the community.
• Proven sales performance and a proactive, relationship-focused approach.
• Experience with treasury-management products is a plus.
• Community involvement, chamber participation, or ambassador experience is highly valued.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive salary of $80,000–$120,000, depending on experience
• Leadership opportunity with meaningful influence over local market growth
• Financially strong, well-capitalized, independent community bank
• Open-door leadership culture
• Comprehensive banking products paired with personalized community-bank service

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated banking professional with the experience, community presence, and personality to become a visible leader and help drive substantial growth in this market.