Banking Center Manager

at Hickory Point Bank & Trust in Decatur, Illinois, United States Job Description Lead people. Drive performance. Represent your community. At Hickory Point Bank & Trust, community banking thrives on strong leadership, trusted relationships, and operational excellence. As a Banking Center Manager, you are responsible for leading a high‑performing team, driving branch growth, and ensuring an exceptional experience for clients and colleagues alike. This is more than a management role. It's an opportunity for a proven leader to coach, develop, and inspire a team while overseeing the daily operations, sales performance, and community presence of a banking center. If you are energized by developing people, achieving results, and representing a respected community bank, this role offers meaningful impact and long‑term career growth. What you'll do: Lead all operational, sales, and service functions of the banking center Coach, motivate, and hold team members accountable to individual and branch performance goals Ensure strong knowledge across deposit products, loan products, and bank services, providing training and development as needed Guide team members in identifying client needs and recommending appropriate banking solutions Promote and generate quality referrals to Loan, Agricultural, Trust, Commercial, and Investment teams Meet or exceed monthly branch sales, growth, and profitability objectives Interview consumer loan applicants; accept applications, underwrite, and close loans Maintain compliance with all bank policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements Address customer and colleague concerns professionally and in a timely manner Serve as a Relationship Banker or Customer Service Associate as needed to support branch operations Hire, develop, and retain high‑performing team members Conduct regular team meetings and performance discussions Ensure physical security and safety of clients, colleagues, and the banking center Expanded leadership responsibilities:

Performance Analytics:

Regularly review branch performance metrics including sales results, operational efficiency, customer experience, and profitability. Use insights to drive improvement and accountability.

Compliance & Risk Management:

Partner with the Compliance Officer to prepare for audits and regulatory examinations. Respond to findings and assist in implementing corrective action plans.

Budget & Resource Management:

Oversee branch operating expenses and staffing resources to support profitability and service excellence.

Community Engagement:

Actively represent the Bank through community involvement, networking, and participation in local organizations and events.

What success looks like:

A motivated, engaged, and high‑performing branch team Consistent achievement of sales and profitability goals Strong client satisfaction and retention Operational accuracy and regulatory compliance Positive visibility and trust within the community We are seeking candidates who bring: Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience Strong sales acumen with a team‑based approach to goal achievement Excellent communication, coaching, and problem‑solving skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment Solid understanding of banking operations and regulatory compliance Professional judgment, accountability, and attention to detail Bachelor's degree required or equivalent related experience Prior banking, sales, and people‑management experience required Familiarity with bank regulatory requirements strongly preferred Why Join Us? Competitive compensation aligned with experience Leadership development and career growth opportunities Strong internal partnerships and collaborative culture Robust benefits package Community‑centered organization with long‑term stability Equal Opportunities Statement Hickory Point Bank & Trust provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Salary Disclaimer The salary range provided represents the anticipated starting pay for this position. Individual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, role requirements and responsibilities, related experience, education, qualifications, and internal equity. Benefit Package This position is eligible for a robust benefit package. Available benefits include Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Group Term Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Volunteer Time, Bereavement Time, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) Retirement Plan. etirement Plan. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account