Branch Manager South Mountain

About the role

Wells Fargo is seeking accomplished, people-focused leaders interested in a Branch Manager career within the National Branch Network. This opportunity is designed for experienced managers who bring a strong foundation in branch leadership and are looking to apply their expertise within the Wells Fargo environment.

This role serves as the sales leader of the branch, accountable for acquiring, deepening and retaining customer relationships to drive consistent growth in primary checking, deposits, lending, credit cards and investments through disciplined execution, strong coaching, and effective performance management. You will lead, coach, and develop a team to consistently execute behaviors and improve banker productivity. You will foster an engaged, accountable culture focused on uncovering customer financial needs and recommending Wells Fargo solutions that deepen relationships and drive long-term value. You will balance growth objectives with strong operational risk management to protect customers, employees, and the company.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong, inclusive leadership to build and retain a high-performing team, establishing clear expectations, and managing performance through targeted coaching to deliver sales, service, and operational excellence.
• Lead a branch team to proactively identify customer financial needs and deliver tailored consumer and business solutions that drive both customer value and business outcomes.
• Leverage branch manager routines to build individual capability, confidence, and productivity, delivering consistent, high-impact coaching through observation, feedback, and follow-up while holding the team accountable to behaviors and outcomes aligned to Wells Fargo priorities.
• Partner closely with internal sales partners to provide customers a comprehensive, coordinated Wells Fargo experience across Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending to maximize relationship depth, customer value, and branch performance.
• Identify opportunities for making banking easier for customers through education and demonstration of available digital options.
• Leverage reporting and employee observations to gain insight into strengths and opportunities, taking decisive action to improve team performance and expand primary bank relationships and wallet share.
• Demonstrate ownership by balancing growth, operational soundness, and talent decisions while proactively managing risk, resolving issues, and modeling behaviors that protect customers, employees, and the company.

Requirements

• 5+ years of banking, financial services, or Branch Network experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 2+ years of leadership experience

Desired Qualifications

• Proven ability to hire, coach, and develop sales professionals and direct reports, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, adaptability, and high performance
• Demonstrated ability to lead a customer-focused sales culture, driving measurable growth through coaching, accountability, disciplined execution, and taking ownership of performance outcomes, talent decisions, and risk management
• Ability to analyze performance, identify strengths and opportunities, and execute action plans that enable the team to achieve business objectives
• Exercise independent judgement and critical thinking skills to manage time, prioritize, and delegate tasks in a complex, fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated success managing and coaching across affluent, high net worth, and business customer segments by identifying complex financial needs and building strong relationships with customers, internal partners, and community stakeholders
• Ability to lead teams in influencing, educating, and connecting customers to technology, articulating the value of digital banking solutions to enhance customer experience
• Knowledge of banking laws and regulations, including compliance controls, operational risk management, and loss prevention, with the ability to model and reinforce behaviors that protect customers, employees, and the company

Job Expectations

• Ability to work a schedule that includes Saturdays
• Ability to travel in assigned geography up to 50% of the time during the first 6 months (and prior to or up until placement in a specific branch), depending on location

Required Qualifications

• Ability to work a schedule that includes Saturdays
• Ability to travel in assigned geography up to 50% of the time during the first 6 months (and prior to or up until placement in a specific branch), depending on location
• SAFE registration is required at the time of employment and Wells Fargo will initiate the process after your start date
• Loan Originators must meet LO/CFPB requirements and comply with Wells Fargo policies, including standards related to financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background

Posting Locations

• Asheville
• Arden-2373 Hendersonville Road, Arden NC 28704
• Brevard-114 Asheville Highway, Brevard NC 28712
• East-912 Tunnel Road Asheville, NC 28805
• Candler-53 Westridge Marketplace Candler, NC 28715
• Hendersonville-301 S. Main Street Hendersonville, NC 28792
• Rutherfordton-137 Charlotte Road Rutherfordton, NC 28139
• Weirbridge Village-1733 Hendersonville Road Asheville, NC 28803
• West Patton-1037 W. Patton Ave Asheville, NC 28806

Job Expectations

• Ability to work a schedule that includes Saturdays
• Ability to travel in assigned geography up to 50% of the time during the first 6 months (and prior to or up until placement in a specific branch), depending on location

Required Qualifications

• Ability to work a schedule that includes Saturdays
• Ability to travel in assigned geography up to 50% of the time during the first 6 months (and prior to or up until placement in a specific branch), depending on location
• SAFE registration is required at the time of employment and Wells Fargo will initiate the process after your start date
• Loan Originators must meet LO/CFPB requirements and comply with Wells Fargo policies, including standards related to financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background

Posting End Date

24 Jul 2026