Mortgage Sales Team Leader

Overview:

As a Mortgage Sales Team Lead you will ensure that the assigned territory achieves all of its goals, which include meeting or exceeding loan production goals, loan growth and quality control. This position is also responsible for providing leadership and direction for all Mortgage Loan Originators assigned territory and implementing the Company's overall goals strategies, philosophies and culture.

What You'll Do:

Day in the Life - Every day you will drive production, growth, and team performance within an assigned territory. This role is responsible for recruiting and developing high-performing Mortgage Loan Originators and Assistants, while executing strategic market and individual business plans to achieve sales goals. The Team Lead will cultivate and maintain strong referral relationships, actively manage the mortgage pipeline, and provide consistent coaching through regular one-on-one meetings and performance reviews. Additionally, this position ensures team members are fully equipped with the knowledge of products, systems, and processes needed to operate efficiently, while maintaining strict adherence to bank policies, regulatory requirements, and risk management standards. In addition, this position must also develop and identify new business opportunities for the Bank and remain actively involved in the community.

What it Takes:

• Work Experience: minimum of 5 years mortgage banking experience with 2 years previous management/supervisory experience preferred.
• Technical Skills: proficiency in Microsoft Office products; ability to adapt to new technology; grasp information quickly; strong attention to detail.
• Leadership Skills: leading and developing others; motivating and coaching others; making decisions; thinking critically and solving complex problems; reporting progress; accepting responsibility; results-driven
• Active NMLS registration under the terms of the SAFE Act is required.

Bonus Points:

• Bilingual

What We Can Offer You:

• Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Life insurance, etc.
• 17 days paid time off, 11 paid holidays and bereavement leave
• Educational assistance program
• Wellness benefits
• Life event coverage
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Service awards
• Financial benefits including 401(k) match, stock purchase plan and more
• National and local discounts on everything from computers and vacations to phones and retail shopping.
• Logo wear discounts
• Free checking account, checks and discounted bank services

About Us:

German American Bancorp and its family of financial services companies employ talented, compassionate people throughout the organization, truly making German American special. Delivering genuine, customized, personal service with a focus on truly serving customers and communities well, our employees bring the Shield of Excellence commitment to life with each and every interaction.

German American Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age (40 or older), national origin, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by law.

German American is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, if you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, interviewing, or completing any pre-employment testing, please direct your inquiries to our Talent Acquisition team at 812-482-0717 or [email protected].

German American employees are required to adhere to laws and regulations applicable to banks and to German American policies and procedures. Applicants should expect to complete necessary pre-employment screening pursuant to these laws, regulations, and policies.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.