Area Sales Manager - First Banks Inc. (Central Coast, California)

Our Most Valuable Asset?  Our People.

Dollars and cents aren't our only focus.  At First Bank, we're about people.  The type of people who are talented, responsible and seek rewarding careers.  We encourage our employees to help us build a productive atmosphere of both personal and corporate growth.  The result?  Outstanding career paths for our employees; the best possible service for our customers; and a strong financial institution that represents trust, dignity and integrity.

Why First Bank?

·      We’re not for sale!  We’ve been First Bank since 1910 and we’re going to stay that way

·      We trust our employees to achieve great things and we will work with you to develop your professional career

·     We empower employees, fostering an entrepreneurial spirit that embraces self-responsibility without the pitfalls of micro-management

Although we're one of the fastest growing and diverse banks in the nation, over $10 billion in total assets, we’d like to be better known as your friendly bank down the street. The First Bank team is made up of the people who make up our community.  Become a part of our dynamic company and make an impact in the following role:

                                           AREA SALES MANAGER

Be part of an entrepreneurial environment! Your primary responsibilities will be:

·         Take ownership of a P & L region

·         Build a team of self-sourced Home Loan Consultants

·         Grow a territory within First Bank’s California retail footprint

·         Build sales acumen for the team – Drive a self-sourced mortgage loan origination group

• Conduct regular sales calls with existing and potential customers to promote mortgage loan products as appropriate

• Communicate and explain company processes, philosophies, policies and procedures

• Identify customer needs, gather information on competitive products and refer information to appropriate parties

• Provide Home Loan Consultants with regular training about our loan products and programs and provide regular feedback

• Provide customer service to First Bank customers, production and operational staff

• Understand the requirements for First Bank mortgage loan products with respect to underwriting and funding guidelines

• Report and communicate any issues to the President of the Mortgage division

• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws

• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

We are seeking talented individuals with the following qualifications: 

·         Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in finance or a related field, and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

·         At least two year of previous management/supervisory experience in coaching mortgage loan sales performance is preferred.

Join the First Bank team.  We are growing and invite you to become part of our exciting growth!   Apply today!

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