Community Banking Manager III

Community Banking Manager IIINew Bedford, MABring your leadership, drive and sales experience to a leader in the financial services industry. Sovereign Bank is seeking results-driven, sales management professionals with a successful sales record to play a crucial role in building and retaining Sovereign’s client base.  WHAT YOU WILL DO:* Provide leadership by directing all branch sales, service and business development strategies to ensure the branch achieves the desired sales results* Motivate your team through individual and team feedback sessions that will ensure the successful development and performance of all team members in the areas of deposit growth, branch productivity, customer retention, customer cross-sell, and growing the customer base * Demonstrate a high level of engagement within our communities and help maintain Sovereign Bank’s commitment to being a dedicated corporate citizen WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:* Aggressive, self-motivated experienced sales management professionals – banking or financial services experience preferred* Business development experience * Outstanding leaders who excel at supervising, coaching and mentoring others* Successful track record of meeting sales goals* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; consultative selling skills* Strong PC skills * Existing relationships with respective community leaders/partners* High School diploma or equivalent; college preferred  Sovereign Bank Team Members receive:* Flexible Hours * Medical, Dental, Vision Plans * Tuition Reimbursement * 401K plan * Free Parking * Competitive Pay  Interested and qualified candidates may apply online at www.sovereignbank.com/companyinfo/careers ABOUT SOVEREIGN:Sovereign Bancorp, Inc., (“Sovereignâ€�) (NYSE: SOV), is the parent company of Sovereign Bank, afinancial institution with principal markets in the Northeastern United States. Sovereign Bank has750 community banking offices, over 2,300 ATMs and approximately 12,000 team members. Sovereign offers a broad array of financial services and products including retail banking, business andcorporate banking, cash management, capital markets, wealth management and insurance. For moreinformation on Sovereign Bank, visit http://www.sovereignbank.com or call 1-877-SOV-BANK.We value the advantages afforded only through a diversework force and encourage all to apply. EOE M/F/D/V