Market Executive

Join a high‑performing, expanding $1.5B community bank with $3.2B in total assets under our care, where people, purpose, and opportunity come together to drive meaningful impact. At State Bank, we are building a culture grounded in collaboration, innovation, and integrity, while continuing to invest in our people and the communities we serve. We value individuals who take initiative, think strategically, and are committed to both personal and organizational growth. Our approach recognizes contributions and effort, supports professional development, and provides meaningful financial rewards, including the opportunity to earn up to 30% of your annual wage in quarterly incentives. In addition, we offer opportunities to grow your career   within a strong, stable, and expanding organization. If you feel you have what it takes to become part of a high‑performing team of professionals and deliver regional growth goals in a competitive landscape and enjoy strong financial recognition for your leadership and work this opportunity just might be for you.

B.S. or B.A. degree in a related field; M.B.A. preferred; specialized banking education and training; a thorough knowledge of key issues facing the banking industry, data processing industry and the trust services industry.

A minimum of fifteen (15) years of related experience normally required.

• A demonstrated proficiency in business planning and executive management.


• Exceptional interpersonal relations, communicative, and leadership skills.


• Valid driver's license.

The Market Executive is responsible for supporting the mission of the company; the business planning and control of resources toward established objectives in a manner which is consistent with the philosophy of the President and CEO of The State Bank and Trust, the Board of Directors and various regulatory requirements; communicating and participating with the President on all decisions affecting the company and its subsidiaries that must be made at the executive level; implementing directives of the President; providing direction to key management personnel; providing and presenting appropriate management reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Participates with the Board in establishing strategic organization and profit plans.


• Coordinates the development of short and long-term profit and objectives.


• Participates with the Directors in reviewing financial and operating statements; analyzes major operations and loans in relation to authorized programs.


• Actively participates in activities of the Board relating to authorizing capital expenses and acquisition or disposal of assets where Board action is required.


• Establishes management policies and procedures which support the achieving of corporate plans in conjunction with executive management.


• Implements directives of the Board.

• Allocates resources, e.g., human, financial, etc., toward tasks required to achieve goals and objectives.


• Directs, through appropriate management and supervisory personnel, day-to-day activities in support of the objectives.


• Measures effectiveness and performance of the systems and people.


• Develops resources, as appropriate, to improve efficiency and productivity.


• Assists in the development of the annual budget and adheres to budget parameters.

• Make business development and general service/public relations calls on present and prospective customers to maintain present business and approved relationships.


• Provide direct service to customers, e.g., loans, deposits, investment services, etc., with an emphasis on the commercial segment.


• Maintains active community involvement in order to project a positive image of the company and to support business development activities.

• Selects new personnel.


• Makes provisions for the proper orientation and training of new personnel.


• Reviews employee performance throughout the introductory period and on a regularly scheduled basis thereafter.


• Organizes, schedules, and distributes work among assigned personnel.


• Keeps personnel informed of pertinent policies and procedures affecting division management and/or their jobs; creates an atmosphere in which upward communication from employees is encouraged.


• Administers personnel policies and procedures as established by policy.


• Communicates and interfaces with management personnel throughout the company in order to integrate objectives and activities.


• Provides periodic reports to the Board of Directors, and other groups, committees, or individuals as required.

• Assumes responsibility for special projects assigned by the President and/or the Board of Directors.


• Performs tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or re-designed depending upon individual or departmental circumstances.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than two-thirds of the time.


• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to accomplish tasks.


• Occasionally adjust or move objects up to 25 pounds in all directions.


• Frequently communicates with others to exchange information.


• Occasionally repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.


• Must be able to operate motor vehicles.


• Must be able to assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.


• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.


• Must be able to do light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.