David Benton Email & Phone Number

Cheyenne, Wyoming Area

Responsible for the sales/service activities, marketing plan, operating budget, profitability and operational integrity of cluster branch sites. Provides overall leadership for cluster branch sites to achieve profit, growth, referrals and service objectives. Understands, communicates and works to achieve the mission of the Bank. Ensures that cluster branch sites sales/service culture supports the overall corporate objective to provide superior customer service. Oversees the planning, implementation, and management of operating and capital budgets for the cluster branches sites to maximize branch profitability. Ensures that the cluster branches meet all regulatory compliance standards and follows all operating policies and procedures. Ensures that cluster personnel comply with all laws and regulations. Documents and communicates individual compliance performance in annual staff evaluations. Directs business development through outside calls, in-branch selling, telemarketing, branch campaigns and targeted direct mailing and oversees business development activities for the cluster. Ensures expansion of customer relationships through cross-selling activities. Develops and manages an annual marketing plan and oversees the development and management of annual branch marketing plans for the cluster. Directs the cluster branch sites activities to manage customer portfolio for optimum performance.

Regional Banking District Manager 1 / Vice President December 2011 – CurrentResponsible for the effective management of seven Wells Fargo locations with one line of business that provide products and services to a designated marketplace while meeting the profitability goals and objectives. Responsible for developing and implementing effective sales and business strategies as well as the locations retail banking marketing and profitability plans. Accountable for working with the staff to develop and implement individual goals and objectives against established goals and standards for improving the competitive position of the stores and locations. Serve as the sales manager and provide formal and informal sales training. Implementation and maintain security controls while managing within the framework of Wells Fargo standards, policies, and procedures. Actively participate and represent Wells Fargo in various community, civic, and professional organizations.

Responsible for hiring, coaching, and developing a successful sales staff to serve the customer’s needs while obtaining business development goals and objectives of the company.Accountable for implementing and developing an effective sales and business strategy for team members to deploy weekly.Create an inclusive environment through teamwork with partners and other departments for increased market share and profitability.Successfully manage Iowa’s largest retail store to include16 Personal Bankers, 2 Assistant Sales Managers, and 2 Service Managers.