We are changing FINANCE to finance CHANGE!

Climate First Bank is a Florida Benefit Corporation, state chartered, FDIC insured commercial bank. With now three physical branches in St Petersburg, Winter Park and Mount Dora and one digital branch, we are offering a full suite of banking products including personal and business banking and loan products (solar, residential, commercial, SBA and more). We are passionate about the environment, social issues and overall leaving our communities and the world better than we found it.

We want YOU to help us on this mission and are looking for exceptionally hard-working, passionate and bright new team members.

We are a team of growth focused, goal-oriented and competitive individuals. We collectively work hard to achieve our mission and growth-related milestones and continue to set and exceed new goals almost daily. We love what we do, and we love working with people who are just as excited about our objectives as we are!

Come join our lending team as the Branch Sales Manager for the Jacksonville market and take your career to a level unattainable in a traditional bank environment! The Branch Sales Manager is responsible for developing the Jacksonville Market. This includes business development, assistance with the establishment of a physical branch and the hiring and development of talent for the branch. In a Branch Manager capacity this role will be responsible for meeting and exceeding budgeted deposit and consumer lending goals as well as overseeing the branch office operations and ensuring superior customer service.

The Branch Sales Manager position is initially a hybrid position that will require in branch presence once the branch is established. Please send a resume to apply.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Source, cultivate and manage client relationships with metrics to include loan growth, deposit growth, and non-interest income.
• Network in target market communities to build relationships and promote Climate First Bank and its upcoming physical presence in the market.
• Partner with lenders in other markets on sales calls to prospective customers.
• Support branch opening efforts including being a point of contact for contractors and internal partners, staffing and training.
• Manage and oversee branch operations, incl. staff management. Schedule and hold weekly sales/operational meetings. Provide agenda and appropriate goals, achievements, rankings, and product information.
• Participate in sales, services, and product meetings.
• Ensure production goals are met.
• Ensure that all branch staff deliver superior customer service, incl. short response and processing times and high accuracy, active listening and consultative cross selling.
• Ensure thorough understanding of all products and services offered.
• Proactively prospect referrals to other lines of business.
• Open and close the branch. Maintain and stay abreast of security policies and procedures. test security equipment, oversee teller and vault cash audits, understand and follow procedures in case of robbery or other emergency, enforce dual controls procedures at all times.

Specific Requirements:

• Superior networking abilities and extensive knowledge of the Jacksonville market.
• Experience with developing new markets.
• Experience working for a smaller community bank preferred.
• Experience with the development, set up and management of new branches.
• Excellent sales, interpersonal, communication and supervisory skills.
• Bachelor's degree preferred. Significant banking and leadership experience required.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Prior consumer & small business commercial lending experience required.
• Excellent attention to detail, ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.
• Educated in financial products and services, banking regulations and laws.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid organizational skills.
• Demonstrate interest in contributing to and working by Climate First Bank's Core Values.
• Possess the initiative to obtain education related to sustainability practices.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Employer paid medical, vision and dental insurance
• Employer paid disability and life insurance
• 401k match
• Employee Stock Options
• Compelling incentive plans
• Employee only rates for certain loan products
• Working with an amazing team of dedicated and like-minded individuals!
• Being part of an exciting venture with amazing opportunities for growth and opportunities!

Physical Demands:

• Sustained standing and sitting.
• Frequent use of PC, including typing or sustained attention to monitor.
• Occasional lifting of basic office files or equipment up to 20 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

At Climate First Bank we truly believe that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our success. Diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values and mission. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

E-Verify Statement:

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.