Area Executive

The Area Executive is responsible for the growth and leadership of the Greater Dallas market. This leader will manage the market P&L while driving sales success with a team of business & commercial bankers and retail staff of offices in Dallas and Frisco. 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 strategy 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 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 to manage the total financial services relationship for our customers and prospects.

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 10 years commercial, business or retail banking experience OR High School Diploma with a minimum of 14 years commercial, business or retail banking experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.
• Prior management experience.
• Strong COI connectivity in the Dallas community.

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.