Wintrust Financial Corporation - Minnesota City, MN
posted 3 months ago
As an Area Sales Manager at Wintrust Mortgage, you will play a pivotal role in leading a team of branch managers and sales professionals across a defined geographic region. Your primary responsibility will be to drive results through effective talent management strategies, behavior-based coaching, and the development of both direct and indirect reports. You will be tasked with ensuring that your team achieves their full potential while meeting business objectives. This position requires you to act as a liaison between the retail branches and support areas, leveraging relationships with product and line of business partners to benefit customers and achieve sales and financial results. In addition to leading your team, you will oversee the recruiting, hiring, and training processes within your region. You will be responsible for the overall financial performance of your defined region, ensuring budget adherence, growing the customer base, and increasing the number of customers served. This role demands a thorough understanding of branch financials, business acumen, and knowledge of financial products and services, as well as the ability to engage in difficult conversations and listen with empathy to deescalate situations. Your leadership will be crucial in fostering an entrepreneurial spirit within the team, promoting a culture that encourages development and upward mobility. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, you will help ensure that Wintrust Mortgage reflects the unique communities it serves, contributing to a workplace that values diverse ideas and opinions.