Heartland Bank and Trust Company

Retail Initiatives Manager

Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED; Business or Management preferred.
  • 5+ years of project management or training experience.
  • 5+ years of retail frontline or operations support experience.
  • Strong understanding of retail processes and procedures.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead special projects related to retail, including mergers and acquisitions.
  • Track and report project milestones using project management tools.
  • Maintain in-depth knowledge of retail banking processes and external challenges.
  • Develop and implement operating policies to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to identify and address training needs.
  • Manage vendor relationships linked to Retail services.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package designed for employee well-being.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Work in a collaborative environment with various departments.
  • Engage in projects that directly impact customer and employee experiences.
  • Potential for career growth within the company.
Full Job Description


Wage Range: Min: $74,513, Mid: $97,454, Max: $120,394

A Brief Overview

The Retail Initiatives Manager is the operational liaison and communications lead bridging frontline teams and operational partners to ensure process and application/service changes balance efficiency with customer impact. The Retail Initiatives Manager coordinates cross-functional initiatives by participating in key meetings, maintaining project plans within project management software, summarizing outcomes, and escalating risks/issues to directors and executives while helping drive solutions. The Retail Initiatives Manager supports frontline readiness by identifying training gaps and serving as an area process expert-maintaining strong knowledge of procedures and systems while monitoring internal/external impacts.

What you will do
  • Leads Retail-related special projects including, but not limited to, mergers and acquisitions, system conversions, and department implementations, working with other departments and branches to ensure a smooth transition for both employees and customers.
  • Uses the Bank's project management platform to track and report on project milestones and overall project status.
  • Maintains strong knowledge of retail processes, procedures, and systems and keeps abreast of internal and external challenges that may impact the Retail Banking space.
  • Assists in the development and implementation of Retail operating policies and procedures to mitigate risk and in compliance with banking regulations.
  • Works closely with senior leaders to assess training needs and performance deficiencies and collaborates with others to close performance gaps.
  • May manage vendor relationships related to Retail services.

Other Qualifications/Requirements
  • H.S. Diploma or GED Business or Management and minimum 5 years project management and/or training preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum 5 years retail frontline and/or operations support Preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

What We Offer

At Heartland Bank, we offer a competitive benefits package to provide you with peace of mind. Click here to learn more about what benefits we have to offer.

Physical Demands
  • Regularly: Sitting, Feeling/Touching, Talking, Hearing, Vision - close peripheral, depth
  • Frequently: Standing, Walking, Grasping/Reaching - with arms and hands, Repetitive Motions
  • Occasionally: Climbing and/or Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, and/or Crawling, Lifting (30 lbs.)

Salary Disclaimer

The salary range represents the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Heartland Bank considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The salary range minimum, midpoint, and maximum listed above represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and pay grade. Starting pay typically starts between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The Bank offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture.

About Heartland Bank and Trust Company

Heartland Bank and Trust Company is a community bank headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois. The bank has over 60 branches in Illinois and Iowa. Heartland Bank and Trust Company offers personal and business banking services, including checking and savings accounts, loans, mortgages, and wealth management services. The bank was founded in 1988 and has grown to become one of the largest banks in Illinois.
Learn more about Heartland Bank and Trust Company
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Net Income
$47 million
Founded
1988
5 Year Trend
+2%
Revenue
$214 million
NASDAQ

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