Area Executive

We've looking for a visionary leader to inspire teams, elevate performance and lead banking excellence in the Knoxville TN market.

The Area Executive is responsible for the overall growth and leadership within First Citizens Banks Eastern TN footprint. This leader will manage the market P&L while driving sales success with a team of business & commercial bankers and retail staff. The Area Executive must be effective at client acquisition, sales management, business development, credit administration, and leadership. Responsible for effective partnerships with Credit, Business Services, Branch Operations Support, and other corporate divisions. This position reports to the Regional Executive Vice President.

• Actively lead and manage a sales team to include defining expectations, inspecting pipelining activities and participating in calling efforts with the team.
• Develop and implement a sales strategies to accomplish short-term and long-term financial objectives, based on Executive strategic direction.
• Be an active partner of the credit team and provide guidance to the team in order to maintain strong credit quality and effective deal processing.
• Represent the Bank in various civic and community functions to further enhance the Bank's image and development of additional business.
• Maintain a productive working relationship with Credit, Business Services, Branch Operations Support, and other corporate divisions in an effort to manage the total financial services relationship for our customers and prospects.

Bachelors degree with a minimum of 10 years commercial, business or retail banking experience OR High School Diploma or GED and 14 years of experience commercial, business or retail banking experience

Additional Requirements:

• Advanced commercial credit analysis or underwriting skills.
• Excellent leadership and coaching skills.
• Strong business development skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent public speaking ability.
• Strong motivational skills.
• Preference for prior management experience

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.