Area Manager

Position: Area Manager

Department: Sales

Location: Corporate office, 7450 Campus Drive, Ste 200; Colorado Springs CO 80920 or Remote

Exempt: ☒ Non-exempt: ☐

Compensation & Benefits: $56,485 annually for hires in Colorado. The salary for this position varies by state, and it is offset by commission.

Mortgage Solutions of Colorado, LLC d/b/a Mortgage Solutions Financial (“MSF”) offers a comprehensive benefit package and PTO (paid time off) for eligible employees. The benefit package includes Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, options to participate in a Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Arrangement, Life and AD&D coverage, voluntary Short-Term, Long-Term Disability and Supplemental insurance. In addition, eligible employees have the option to participate in a company retirement plan.

About MSF

MSF is a national mortgage lender based in Colorado Springs. MSF strongly believes every client should be served with integrity, dignity, and respect. Without compromise, MSF is committed to providing loans that are in the best interest of our clients, not our bottom line. We will continue to educate the community by empowering our clients to make responsible and informed fiscal decisions that result in greater financial peace of mind.

Role Overview

The Area Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for the overall performance, strategic growth, and operational oversight of multiple branch locations at Mortgage Solutions Financial. This individual leads and mentors Branch Managers, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and driving a culture of professionalism and excellence in customer service. The role requires an experienced leader who can expand the company's market share, foster a high-performance environment, and effectively manage a team of managers.

Essential Duties

• Oversee the performance of assigned branch locations to ensure they meet or exceed loan volume and quality targets.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Branch Managers, providing guidance on pipeline development, strategic initiatives, and branch operations.
• Directly responsible for recruiting, hiring, and developing Branch Managers and their teams.
• Develop and execute strategic plans for area growth, including market expansion and business development initiatives.
• Review and analyze branch-level financial data, including commission calculations, to ensure profitability and alignment with corporate goals.
• Maintain a personal loan production pipeline while guiding and supporting the production efforts of the branches.
• Foster and maintain a network of relationships with new and existing clients, partners, and community members to promote the company's image and expand market share.
• Assist and cooperate with corporate management on various initiatives and to respond to investor inquiries related to the area's performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of mortgage loan products, programs, and the entire loan origination process.

• Strong understanding of mortgage industry regulations, guidelines, and compliance standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial management.
• Exceptional leadership and team development skills, with a proven ability to lead and manage other managers.
• Excellent sales, business development, and strategic planning skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to guide managers in structuring complex loan applications and addressing operational challenges.
• Excellent communication skills for client education, team management, and corporate interaction.
• Ability to manage multiple branch locations and oversee a team of managers simultaneously.
• Ability to recruit, hire, and manage a management-level team to meet and exceed area-wide production goals.
• Ability to operate with a high degree of financial responsibility.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 5+ years of experience as a Branch Manager or in a similar leadership role is preferred.

Physical & Mental Requirements

• This is a primarily sedentary position, involving prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• The role requires frequent driving to and from various branch locations and for community networking and business development activities.
• Occasional light physical activity may be required, such as walking within the office.
• The role requires a high level of mental fortitude, including the ability to manage, lead and motivate multiple teams, and navigate challenging client and corporate interactions. You must be able to maintain composure and solve problems under the constant pressure and stress of meeting area-wide sales goals.

MSF is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates for employment are considered equally and no distinction is made on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, or veteran status.  MSF is also committed to providing qualified applicants and employees reasonable accommodation, when necessary, to enable the individuals to complete the application process and/or perform the essential functions of the job. An applicant and/or employee requiring reasonable accommodation to perform any essential job function, should contact Human Resources.