Small Business Region Leader – Midwest

U.S. Bank

. Report to the Head of Small Business Banking .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $192,420 - $235,180 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in driving sales strategies and executing business development initiatives within the small business banking sector. Proven ability to build and motivate teams, manage key customer relationships, and achieve financial targets while ensuring compliance with banking regulations.

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Small Business BankingSales Strategy ExecutionTeam LeadershipBusiness DevelopmentFinancial Solutions

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Hard Skills

Business AcumenFinancial ServicesCredit ManagementTreasury ServicesPayments ProcessingCash ManagementMarket Growth StrategiesSales Pipeline DevelopmentRisk ManagementCustomer Relationship Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsInfluencing SkillsDecision-MakingProblem-SolvingCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

BA/MBA in FinanceBA/MBA in Accounting

Industry Keywords

BankingFinancial ServicesRetail OrganizationCulture of ExcellenceMarket Profitability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report to the Head of Small Business Banking
Lead sales delivery and execution for the small business segment in an assigned region
Drive growth for companies with annual revenue of $500,000 to $2.5MM, typically not exceeding $5MM
Lead Small Business Sales Managers in executing an interconnected strategy and growing market share
Provide strategic direction and leadership to sustain market profitability and annual growth
Partner with branch banking stakeholders to develop, communicate and implement sales strategies
Oversee relationship management, business development activities and related risk
Execute sales strategies to achieve financial targets and market growth goals
Drive sales teams to build a strong pipeline of prospects and clients
Maintain key customer relationships and expand the micro business banking client base and client centrality
Coach direct reports, provide feedback and hold leaders accountable to business and people-leader goals
Inspire leaders to consistent execution, problem solving and sound decision-making while setting a clear team vision
Build cross-enterprise partnerships to remove roadblocks
Travel 50–75% of the time

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven business acumen working with Small Businesses to provide financial solutions and services, including credit, treasury, payments, cash management and/or other banking services
8+ years of experience in banking/financial services
5+ years of proven leadership experience building, motivating, and coaching a successful team of sales leaders
BA/MBA in finance, accounting or another related field, or equivalent work experience
Previous experience driving a culture of excellence
Proven success leading a multi-unit, customer-centered retail organization
Strong strategic leadership skills to influence change and culture transformation and articulate a clear future vision
Ability to work in a team environment and navigate the organization to overcome obstacles and achieve business goals
Strong interpersonal and influencing skills to motivate, coach and lead a team of leaders
Results-oriented with strong decision-making, identification, prioritization and problem-solving skills
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Ability to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures, including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and workplace conduct and safety policies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401(k) contribution and pension
Disability accommodations during the application or hiring process