VP, Director of Deposit Growth
19 days ago
Little Rock
Job Description WHY JOIN THE PARTNERS BANK TEAM Our slogan "Better Together" conveys our bank's dedication to creating opportunities through personal connections. Partners Bank is passionate about understanding the needs of the places we serve, and for us the best way to do this is by getting to know the heartbeat of every community... its people. VP, DIRECTOR OF DEPOSIT GROWTH The VP, Director of Deposit Growth is responsible for driving deposit growth, leading sales initiatives, and building a high-performing culture focused on cross-selling, customer acquisition, and revenue expansion. This strategic role oversees retail deposit strategy, Treasury Management sales, and overall customer engagement across the bank's footprint. The ideal candidate brings a bold, entrepreneurial mindset to sales, marketing, and team development, while also understanding the banking products and structures that support long-term client relationships. This position will have supervisory responsibilities. The role will also be expected to interact daily with Deposit Growth personnel, other coworkers, executive management, and customers. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Sales Strategy & Deposit Growth • Develop and execute the bank's deposit growth strategy across Retail, Commercial, Non-Profit, Public Funds, and niche markets., • Identify and pursue deposit-rich industries and clients using creative, proactive prospecting strategies., • Drive cross-sell performance across all banking products, including Treasury Management, online banking, merchant services, and business accounts., • Lead initiatives to market and promote the bank's deposit offerings to new and existing clients., • Direct and coach a team of retail leaders, business development officers, and Treasury Management sales professionals., • Provide training on sales techniques, product knowledge, and client relationship skills., • Foster a results-driven, customer-first culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and innovation., • Serve as a key relationship leader for top-tier clients, with an emphasis on understanding their deposit and Treasury Management needs., • Guide team members in building lasting, value-based relationships with business and retail clients., • Oversee Treasury Management strategy and integration within the sales function., • Collaborate with product, credit, operations, and marketing teams to deliver tailored client solutions., • Represent the bank in the community, at industry events, and through targeted business development efforts., • Champion innovative thinking and continuous improvement in how the bank markets and delivers its deposit solutions., • Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality., • Comply with company policies and procedures., • 8-12 years of banking experience, with a strong background in deposit sales, Treasury Management, or retail banking is required., • 3+ years of leadership/supervisory experience in a results-driven sales/deposit growth environment is required., • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or related field is required., • Prior success leading sales teams and driving measurable revenue or deposit growth is required., • Experience in community or regional banking is preferred., • Proven ability to develop and execute sales strategies that drive deposit growth and client engagement., • Strong understanding of Treasury Management solutions and bank product offerings., • Skilled in cross-selling and client needs analysis., • Experience in developing and leading sales training and coaching programs., • Marketing acumen, especially in developing campaigns that promote deposit products., • High emotional intelligence with strong communication, persuasion, and team-building skills., • Strategic thinker with the ability to identify target markets, design calling strategies, and implement successful onboarding experiences., • Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams toward common goals., • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities., • Comfortable with CRM tools, pipeline tracking systems, and performance dashboards. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, and see using close- and/or distance-vision, and use their hands to touch, grasp, or type. The employee may occasionally be required to reach with their hands and arms, walk, and lift or move objects up to 20 pounds. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS This position will have travel expectations that may include, but not limited to, visiting bank branches to engage with prospective and existing customers, conducting training sessions for bank personnel, and facilitating the generation of sales leads. Periodic overnight travel will be required.