Area Executive

JOB DESCRIPTION

The SouthState story is one of steady growth, deep community roots, and an unwavering commitment to helping our customers move forward. Since our beginnings in the 1930s to becoming a trusted financial partner across the South and beyond – we are known for combining personal relationships with forward-thinking solutions.

We are committed to helping our team members find their success while maintaining the integrity of our values: building trust, fostering lasting relationships and pursuing excellence. At SouthState, individual contributions are recognized, potential is cultivated and team members are inspired to achieve their greater purpose. Your future begins here!

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVES

This position is responsible for, but not limited to, accomplish business development activities by researching and developing marketing opportunities and plans; implementing sales plans; managing staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for the direction, administration, and operations of a group or assigned territory of banking centers
• Manages the banking center managers to meet banking center objectives, establishing policies and procedures and the overall profitability of the branch
• Participates in activities for generating new business such as sales calls and special events
• Ensure that the Bank’s policies and procedures, code of conduct, and regulatory guidelines are strictly complied with
• Provide assistance to other employees by liaising with them through healthy and positive interactions
• Be involved in performing marketing endeavors/efforts
• Continuously update skills by participating in professional training
• Seek opportunities to improve skills through cross-training offered by the Bank
• All other tasks, responsibilities, or duties, as directed by management

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPETENCIES

• Must be able to prepare documents and compose business letters and memorandums
• Must have strong communication skills characterized by excellent writing and speaking skills
• Proficient with general office machines and programs to include Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and other software that might be utilized in the department
• Ability to use the computer efficiently and the capacity to learn new software programs as they are rolled out by the Bank
• Must have good knowledge of business English, including spelling and punctuation
• Must possess basic English language skills to write and speak clearly, and effectively with coworkers and customers
• Must be well-organized, accurate, and attentive to detail
• Must be cooperative and willing to assist coworkers and customers on a regular basis
• Must possess excellent multi-tasking skills and be able to function well under pressure
• Must be able to remain composed under pressure and respond to customer and coworker concerns regularly
• Must have a keen eye for detail and follow instructions to the letter
• Must be patient and willing to help others in solving problems while always maintaining a positive attitude

Qualifications, education, and Certification Requirements

• Education: College degree or related field experience
• Experience: Five years of prior experience in a financial institution or in a sales capacity
• Certifications/Specific Knowledge: Good writing, oral and supervisory skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Computer Literate

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/CLASSES

Required annual compliance training, New Employee Orientation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to effectively access and interpret information on computer screens, documents, and reports. This position requires a large amount of time in front of a computer. This can be done sitting or standing with use of the right desk.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is in a private office.

Telecommuting roles no matter if hybrid or 100% full time telecommuting must have a secure home office environment that is free from background noise and distractions. They must also have a reliable private internet connection that is not supplied by use of cellular data (hot spot). Cable or fiber connections are preferred. Requirements are subject to change, as new systems and technology is delivered.

TRAVEL

Travel may be required to come to meetings as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans.

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