Full-Time

Business Development & Branch Manager 2

Retail

Posted on 9/8/2025

First Farmers Bank & Trust Company

First Farmers Bank & Trust Company

201-500 employees

Community bank offering deposits and lending

No salary listed

Carmel, IN, USA

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Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Sales
Management
Customer Service
Requirements
  • At least (3) years of experience in developing business relationships is preferred, prior banking experience, and must have the ability and willingness to call on prospective customers
  • Requires sound knowledge of established procedures, methods and practices, and extensive knowledge of customer base
  • Good sales and computer skills, and a proven ability to develop business opportunities are necessary
  • Maintain relationships within the business community including participation with community organizations and community projects
  • Should be analytically minded and possess good judgment
  • Must demonstrate sales, management, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Manage time effectively
  • Be able to work flexible hours
Responsibilities
  • Manage overall branch operations including but not limited to scheduling branch staff, developing job responsibilities for each employee at your branch, having monthly meetings with your staff to discuss sales opportunities and operational issues, and having weekly huddles with your staff – subject matter to be determined by the Regional Team
  • Establish and help attain internal performance objectives for your branch
  • Contribute to the interaction with other bank departments, to include but not limited to Commercial Loan Officers, Mortgage Officers, Treasury Management and Wealth Management to leverage sales opportunities
  • Provide quality customer service through knowledge of bank products and services
  • Expand and retain bank customer relationships and solicit new relationships from prospective customers
  • Educate new and existing customers about features and benefits of bank products and services. Proactively refer customers to appropriate personnel
  • Develop and implement strategies to help grow deposits
  • Investigate competitive offerings in your market
  • Supervise, train, coach, and perform annual reviews for all branch personnel
  • Review and provide reports to management including branch totals for deposit, teller offage, total cash for your branch, and past due safe deposit boxes
  • Have financial freedom consultations with customers
  • Take applications for all consumer loans including home equity line of credit applications
  • Determine fee refunds and settlement of the NSF list in conjunction with the Head Teller
  • Oversee the maintenance items for your branch, including the parking lot
  • Assist in counting tellers out when they are off more than $100 or with surprise audit counts
  • Test the branch security equipment and investigate security issues as needed
  • Coordinate training of staff on all bank products and services on an ongoing basis
  • Maintain customer contact and handle customer complaints
  • Ensure the branch stays in compliance of all applicable federal and state regulations
  • Ensure completion of all quarterly education courses
  • Build and insure employee and customer satisfaction levels are met
  • Attend all applicable meetings including Branch Manager meetings
  • Be an active member in the community
  • Complete the CD maturity list – calling upon all customers in question
  • Assist tellers and CSR’s in peak times to expedite the work flow
  • Provide back-up Head Teller duties in absence of an Assistant Branch Manager
Desired Qualifications
  • At least (3) years of experience in developing business relationships is preferred
  • Prior banking experience is preferred
First Farmers Bank & Trust Company

First Farmers Bank & Trust Company

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First Farmers Bank & Trust serves individuals and businesses in Indiana and Illinois with checking and savings accounts, loans, and other banking services, including a focus on agricultural banking. Customers access these products through 35 branch offices, using a private, independently owned bank structure that combines personal service with modern banking tools for opening accounts, borrowing, and managing funds. The bank differentiates itself through local ownership, a hometown feel, and responsiveness to community needs, adding wellness and recognition programs for staff and internal education while offering competitive lending and deposit options. Its goal is to provide high-quality, personalized financial services while remaining independently owned and closely tied to the regions it serves.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Converse, Texas

Founded

1885

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What believers are saying

  • Opens Carmel branch by end-2025 targeting Indianapolis market growth.
  • Hires Greta Notz as Carmel treasury management officer.
  • Hires Jamie Lamb for Sullivan branch business development.

What critics are saying

  • Chime and SoFi erode retail deposits from young Indiana customers.
  • Carmel branch delays sink costs against JPMorgan Chase.
  • Horizon Bank consolidation captures small business loans.

What makes First Farmers Bank & Trust Company unique

  • Promotes Erin Vitz to Clay City Branch Manager with 15 years experience.
  • Partners with Allied Payment Network for real-time payments solutions.
  • Teaches youth small business loans via lemonade stand program.

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Sun Commercial
Oct 30th, 2025
First Farmers Bank & Trust promotes Erin Vitz to Branch Manager of Clay City office

First Farmers Bank & Trust promotes Erin Vitz to Branch Manager of Clay City office. First Farmers Bank & Trust announced the promotion of Erin Vitz to Branch Manager of its Clay City location. Vitz has been part of the First Farmers team as Assistant Branch Manager, where she has built strong relationships with customers and served as a trusted resource within the Clay City community. With more than 15 years of banking experience, she brings a deep commitment to providing personal, attentive service and supporting the financial goals of local residents and businesses. "Clay City is a small town with big pride," said Vitz. "As branch manager, I'm honored to serve our community and go above and beyond for our little town full of big dreams. I'm grateful to be part of a team that feels like home." Vitz began her banking career in 2008, taking intentional breaks throughout her journey to focus on family and personal growth. She and her husband, Brian, have three children, Ava Emmie, and Otto. Vitz is also an active member of Grace Chapel in Brazil, where she volunteers with the middle school ministry and enjoys giving back to her community through mentorship and outreach. To learn more about First Farmers Bank & Trust, visit ffbt.com or find First Farmers on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Maury County Source
Apr 8th, 2025
Maury Regional Health Care Foundation Recognizes 5K Winners

A total of 758 runners and walkers participated in the 2025 Mule Kick 5K & 1-Mile Trot, presented by First Farmers Bank, at Riverwalk Park on Saturday, April 5, raising a record $69,037 for the Maury Regional Health Care Foundation thanks to contributions from local sponsors and racers.

Read the Reporter
Nov 8th, 2024
First Farmers Bank & Trust hires new treasury management officer

First Farmers Bank & Trust has announced the hiring of Greta Notz as treasury management officer for the Carmel branch.

The Sullivan Times
Jul 3rd, 2024
First Farmers Bank & Trust hires branch manager / business development representative

First Farmers Bank & Trust announces the hiring of Jamie Lamb as branch manager/business development representative for the Sullivan, Indiana, branch located at 32 S. Court St.

My Wabash Valley
Jun 4th, 2024
Young entrepreneurs get their first bank loan

First Farmers Bank and Trust teamed up with Chances and Services for Youth to teach kids how to take out a small business loan to fund their coming lemonade stands.

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