Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
20 days ago
Branch Manager

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Branch Manager. The right candidate will Oversee branch management, business development, the origination of loans, and relationship management with customers and clients. Lead the branch in meeting or exceeding all branch/company objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Motivate the entire staff to treat each customer as a top priority Develop relationships with the homebuilder including but not limited to, Division President, City Manager, Sales Managers, Closing Coordinators, and Sales Representatives Provide and review financial reports with Division Presidents, City Managers, CFOs, and local branch management Provide input to Senior Management. Provide input as required to the Licensing Department to ensure that appropriate licensing policy requirements are in force Develop a relationship with local realtors. Call on Sales Representatives in subdivisions regularly Develop a detailed marketing plan annually to include business development/sales strategy with on-site sales representatives and outside realtors Direct staff to communicate loan issues quickly to all concerned parties, i.e. borrowers, builder staff, sales agents, and realtors Motivate the staff to manage individual pipelines proactively, not reactively. Monitor the speed from contract to processing on all loans Attend Loan Originator and Processor meetings to cast vision and provide support Responsible for understanding, utilizing, and promoting technology initiatives Continually seek to recruit qualified individuals. Evaluate staff and proceed accordingly. Continually monitor the training needs of the staff Communicate updates to company policies/procedures to office personnel Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company Able to travel overnight Review all rejected files for alternatives, prior to sending denial and/or transfer Evaluate the ongoing progress of marketing efforts with Loan Originators in the weekly production meetings Meet weekly with the builder (RE: loan status, issues) Attend builder backlog meetings. Monitor the backlog reports daily and maintain responsibility for the overall accuracy of the backlog Coordinate a social function with the sales agents quarterly Develop a branch marketing plan on an annual basis and review with the Loan Originators quarterly

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises 2 or more employees

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Branch Manager. The right candidate will Oversee branch management, business development, the origination of loans, and relationship management with customers and clients. Lead the branch in meeting or exceeding all branch/company objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Motivate the entire staff to treat each customer as a top priority Develop relationships with the homebuilder including but not limited to, Division President, City Manager, Sales Managers, Closing Coordinators, and Sales Representatives Provide and review financial reports with Division Presidents, City Managers, CFOs, and local branch management Provide input to Senior Management. Provide input as required to the Licensing Department to ensure that appropriate licensing policy requirements are in force Develop a relationship with local realtors. Call on Sales Representatives in subdivisions regularly Develop a detailed marketing plan annually to include business development/sales strategy with on-site sales representatives and outside realtors Direct staff to communicate loan issues quickly to all concerned parties, i.e. borrowers, builder staff, sales agents, and realtors Motivate the staff to manage individual pipelines proactively, not reactively. Monitor the speed from contract to processing on all loans Attend Loan Originator and Processor meetings to cast vision and provide support Responsible for understanding, utilizing, and promoting technology initiatives Continually seek to recruit qualified individuals. Evaluate staff and proceed accordingly. Continually monitor the training needs of the staff Communicate updates to company policies/procedures to office personnel Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company Able to travel overnight Review all rejected files for alternatives, prior to sending denial and/or transfer Evaluate the ongoing progress of marketing efforts with Loan Originators in the weekly production meetings Meet weekly with the builder (RE: loan status, issues) Attend builder backlog meetings. Monitor the backlog reports daily and maintain responsibility for the overall accuracy of the backlog Coordinate a social function with the sales agents quarterly Develop a branch marketing plan on an annual basis and review with the Loan Originators quarterly

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises 2 or more employees

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent Eight to ten years of related experience and/or training At least one year of experience as a Branch Sales Manager, Operations Manager, or Branch Manager Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license Must be a licensed Mortgage Loan Originator​​​​​​​ Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications​​​​​​​ Proficiency with MS Office and email​​​​​​​ Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision​​​​​​​ The noise level is generally moderate

Preferred Qualifications

Strong communication skills Ability to multi-task and attention to detail


Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

Medical, Vision and Dental 401(K) Employee Stock Purchase Plan Flex Spending Accounts Life Insurance Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder.
#WeBuildPeople2

Follow us on social media @hortoncareers for an inside look at our company and connect with us on LinkedIn for up to date job listings

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Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent Eight to ten years of related experience and/or training At least one year of experience as a Branch Sales Manager, Operations Manager, or Branch Manager Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license Must be a licensed Mortgage Loan Originator​​​​​​​ Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications​​​​​​​ Proficiency with MS Office and email​​​​​​​ Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision​​​​​​​ The noise level is generally moderate

Preferred Qualifications

Strong communication skills Ability to multi-task and attention to detail


Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

Medical, Vision and Dental 401(K) Employee Stock Purchase Plan Flex Spending Accounts Life Insurance Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder.
#WeBuildPeople2

Follow us on social media @hortoncareers for an inside look at our company and connect with us on LinkedIn for up to date job listings

LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram​​​​​​​

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