Market Leader - Naples, FL

General Information

Primary Location: Naples, FL

Employee Status: Full-Time

Workplace Type: Fully On-Site

Who we are

At LMCU, you'll find more than just a job - discover a fulfilling career where your contributions truly matter. Join our talented team at Lake Michigan Credit Union and discover the difference an employer who puts people first can make in your career and life.

About this position

LMCU is looking for a Market Leader who is charged with developing high performing teams responsible for executing the strategic growth plans of the credit union. They have direct leadership for the Retail Branch team driving growth within their market ensuring service excellence and operational efficiency. This role has a strong focus on building and maintaining LMCU’s presence in the community, enhancing both business and member relationships, and leading the branch team to achieve established goals. The Branch Market Leader will be an advocate for LMCU's values, ensuring that service standards are met fostering a culture of collaboration and performance across all lines of business throughout the credit union.

What you’ll do

• Growth Strategically drive growth by aligning team efforts with LMCU's objectives, fostering a performance-oriented culture focused on achieving results
• Create a consultative member experience by matching member needs with LMCU solutions, enhancing satisfaction and deepening relationships
• Represent LMCU’s brand and strengthen its presence in the community through intentional involvement in networking and community activities that align with LMCU’s foundational values
• Actively engage with business members, building and nurturing long‑term relationships through education, proactive solutions, and personalized service
• Set and communicate clear goals for future growth, taking necessary actions to achieve desired outcomes and rallying the team toward these objectives despite challenges
• Hold both yourself and the team accountable for achieving the results aligned with LMCU’s vision, ensuring continuous progress and successful outcomes
• Align with business leaders across the organization sharing best practices leading to increased bidirectional referrals growing all lines of business

Leadership Development & Team Performance Management

• Motivate branch team members, inspiring trust by providing clear direction and coaching to encourage desired behaviors and outcomes
• Ensure we are executing strategies to exceed growth metrics to help more members achieve their dreams for a lifetime
• Continuously develop branch staff, ensuring they are aligned with service excellence and operational goals
• Hold branch staff accountable for adhering to LMCU’s policies, procedures, initiatives, and goals
• Champion teamwork and cooperation, creating a supportive and collaborative environment that fosters cross‑collaboration amongst all lines of business at LMCU.
• Drive continuous improvement of team performance through celebration and recognition of team milestones and success
• Adhere to and champion our core values of curious minds, collaborative hearts, and continuous excellence

Member Experience & Relationship Management

• Be strategically active in local communities generating new member acquisition and increasing market share
• Lead by example in promoting LMCU’s culture, holding team members accountable to our core values
• Ensure a welcoming and positive branch environment by proactively anticipating and fulfilling member needs, resulting in exceptional satisfaction
• Educate members and staff on enhancing financial well‑being, promoting LMCU products and services as solutions to meet member needs
• Review branch loan applications, ensuring quality and identifying opportunities for cross‑selling and member solutions

Operational Oversight & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with LMCU’s policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards
• Provide coaching to teams continuously striving for service delivery excellence, operational effectiveness accuracy
• Build capacity by identifying opportunities to reduce friction in processes sharing with the appropriate stakeholders ensuring scalable efficient systems
• Champion LMCU’s vision and objectives by effectively communicating with teams and stakeholders
• Lead outcome driven, problem‑solving initiatives, empowering the team to approach challenges as opportunities for creative solutions

What you’ll bring

3-5 years of similar or related experience, including preparatory experience.

College degree or commensurate banking experience preferred.

Michigan Resident Producer Credit Insurance License required for all Michigan-based employees.

External candidates without current licensure must successfully complete the licensing examination and provide proof of certification within 90 days of hire.

Registered through NMLS and notary certification as required.

Extensive knowledge of financial industry products and service.

Proven ability to meet sales targets and contribute to branch goals in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment.

Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities, with a track record of coaching peers and building collaborative team environments.

What you’ll get

• All Employees: weekly pay and retirement savings options.
• Full Time Employees: comprehensive health coverage including medical (with prescription), dental, vision, HSA match, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.
• To see a full list of our benefit offerings, check out this helpful guide!

LMCU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Lake Michigan Credit Union is fundamentally different than a bank, both in our structure and mission.

Our goal has always been to do what is best for our members.

This approach guides every decision we make and every service we offer.

As a credit union, our goal isn’t to generate profits for shareholders, it’s to improve the lives of our members.

LMCU is consistently rated in the top ten in the nation for Return of the Member by Callahan & Associates, meaning we give back more to our members in the form of higher rates when they save and lower rates when they borrow.

At LMCU, the emphasis on delivering real value to our members has been job one, since day one.

As one of the largest credit unions in the nation for several years running, LMCU has earned many awards and accolades such as inclusion as one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For Nationally and being recognized by Forbes as a Great Place to Work.

As an employee, you'll enjoy a stimulating, professional atmosphere, supported by the latest technology, training, and development.

We recognize that a healthy balance between work, home life, and play is essential to our employees and our success.

We offer a friendly, respectful and inclusive work environment, fun employee activities and rewarding community involvement opportunities.

You’ll love working here at Lake Michigan Credit Union!

LMCU is an Equal Opportunity Employer