Market President

Ameris Bank is a purpose-driven company, dedicated to bringing financial peace of mind to communities, one person at a time. Whether a customer wants to grow their business, buy a home, or feel confident in their retirement plan, they have a partner in Ameris Bank. We serve customers in our locations across the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and nationwide through our extensive digital offerings and mobile app.

Delivering financial peace of mind starts with a team that values integrity and rewards ingenuity. At Ameris, you'll find teammates who are inclusive, collaborative problem-solvers who go the extra mile to support one another and to meet every customer's needs. When teammates are empowered and bring their diverse perspectives to the table, we create the best possible outcomes for our customers. At Ameris, we know that a growth mindset is key for high performance and fosters an environment that prioritizes continuous improvement. Teammates have access to Employee Resource Groups that serve as advocates and allies as well as professional development opportunities to drive ongoing education. Learn more about our purpose and how you can bring it to life as an Ameris Bank teammate.

Responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership of business development and commercial banking activities within their assigned market. The position is responsible for optimizing market opportunities while aligning the best interests of customers, employees and the public. The Market President coaches teams to achieve collaborative high performance, implements initiatives and oversees strategy setting and goal attainment within their area while demonstrating the Ameris Vision, Purpose, Expectations and Values. Performs other projects and duties as assigned.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Strictly adheres to Bank Secrecy Act requirements and applies organizational policies and procedures in all activities.
• Leads market management efforts customizing tactics to analyze the market, identify target groups, develop, implement and track action plans to optimize market potential.
• Implements strategy, assesses and monitors performance, recruits, trains, coaches, motivates, manages and evaluates teams to meet and exceed sales goals as outlined by Bank leadership.
• Responsible for analyzing, aligning and optimizing the use of resources to meet the operational needs of the market.
• Oversees financial performance and profitability within assigned market.
• Leads training and sales meetings coaching employees on effective sales strategies and managing achievement of sales objectives.
• Monitors efficiency and performance identifying opportunities for improvement, removing obstacles, providing coaching, resolving problems, implementing processes and initiatives.
• Monitors and oversees compliance, quality control and collections activities within assigned market.
• Represents the Bank in business development efforts, on business calls, at networking and community functions.
• Develops partnerships and collaborates with other line of business leaders to attain mutual goals and better serve customers.
• Responsible for achievement of market objectives, service and sales goals as set by Bank leadership.
• Demonstrates effective sales strategies to attract, expand, and retain customer relationships.
• Applies need-based sales techniques to attract, expand, and retain customer relationships by identifying products and services to enhance the customer relationship with the bank.
• Sets business development strategy for assigned market; identifies opportunities and makes sales calls to existing clients and prospects.
• Maintains knowledge of banking products, programs, services, and promotions.
• Approves policy exceptions within authorized limits.
• May function as a lending officer by thoroughly collecting and analyzing customer and prospect financials to assess viability, performing ongoing credit grade determinations within policy guidelines and facilitating loan approval processes.
• Practices ethical sales behaviors in accordance with Ameris' core values of Integrity and Honesty; always acts in the best interest of the customer when offering additional products and services.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Able to contribute to the overall strategy, culture and financial success of the company with specific expertise in strategic planning and execution.
• Able to be flexible and supportive reacting swiftly to change and adjusting priorities. Able to positively and proactively lead change management initiatives.
• Demonstrates leadership skillset with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships, coach, mentor and retain a high performing team.
• Ability to meet and exceed established targets.
• Able to effectively and persuasively express self, using language and grammar in a professional manner.
• Able to plan, schedule and organize a professional schedule to achieve strategic goals within or ahead of established time frames.
• Ability to negotiate, drive consensus, manage and resolve conflict.
• Able to research, analyze, identify viable options, draw sound conclusions, present findings and make thoughtful recommendations considering overall risk and short-term and long-term impact.
• Able to provide a high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.
• Thorough knowledge of banking compliance policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of cost accounting, financial analysis, commercial and consumer credit principles.
• Computer and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Thorough knowledge of banking policies, procedures, products and services.
• Knowledge of relevant geographic market.
• Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales and service goals.
• Ability to analyze markets, identify prospects, develop and execute sales techniques and strategies.

Industry and Work Experience:

• 10 or more years of commercial banking experience.
• Supervisory or leadership experience.
• Successful sales management and business development experience.

Academic:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Benefits Available to Employees:

Ameris Bank provides a comprehensive employee benefit package to all eligible employees.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Ameris Bank absorbs a major portion of the cost of healthcare. You become eligible for coverage on the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Life Insurance provided at no additional cost to employees
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• 11 Holidays
• Volunteer/Service Day
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Ameris Bank matches 50% of your first 8% of contributions to the plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Supplemental Life & Other Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Advocacy Program
• Tickets at Work (Entertainment discounts for Ameris Bank Employees)
• AT&T Employee Discount
• Wellness Discounts for Medical Premiums and Other Rewards
• Employee Referral Incentive
• Education Assistance
• Employee Resource Groups

Banking Advantages for Employees:

In addition to a wide array of benefits, Ameris Bank employees are also eligible for special bank services.

• Free Interest Checking
• Free Safe Deposit Box
• Free Money Orders, Travelers' Checks and Cashier Checks
• Discount on Mortgage Origination Fee
• Free Online Banking and Free Unlimited Online Bill Payment
• Employee Banking Perks

Disclaimer:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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