Huntington National Bank · 6 hours ago
Retail Small Business Director
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $350K/yr
10+ years expHuntington National Bank is seeking a Retail Small Business Director to define and execute the small business strategy across its retail footprint. This role involves leading a team of Business Lending Specialists and ensuring a consistent, scalable small business banking experience.
Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Build the Retail small business strategy across lending, deposits, payments, treasury, and client acquisition
Develop a multi‑year growth roadmap outlining required capabilities, tools, training, and operating model improvements
Partner with Product, Credit, Regional Banking, Marketing, Digital, Operations, and Analytics to align retail and enterprise priorities
Create performance dashboards and routines to track results and drive continuous improvement
Lead and develop a team of Business Lending Specialists who serve as market‑based lending experts and producers
Set production targets, quality standards, and accountability routines
Oversee territory assignments, coverage models, and prioritization
Ensure specialists deliver strong lending advice, credit packaging, pipeline discipline, and partnership with district and branch leaders
Foster a performance‑driven culture focused on growth and client outcomes
Develop playbooks, routines, and training for branch teams
Partner with Market and District Leaders to strengthen production, build capability, and drive consistent execution
Maintain strong field presence through market visits, reviews, and targeted coaching
Bring frontline insights back into strategy, credit, and product improvements
Drive small business loan production via Business Lending Specialists and branch-based activity
Improve pipeline management, lead conversion, cycle times, and credit decision consistency
Partner with Credit to align underwriting, manage portfolio quality, and ensure strong risk practices
Grow full small business relationships across deposits and OCR natural-fit partners (merchant services, treasury, payments)
Ensure compliance with all credit, operational, regulatory, and risk standards
Reinforce ethical sales practices and responsible growth
Maintain strong documentation and lending quality across activities
Serve as the coordination point between retail and enterprise partners for all small business matters
Represent retail in product strategy, credit policy, digital enhancements, and operational improvements
Build strong partnerships across the organization to simplify processes and enhance the banker and client experience
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field, or equivalent experience
10+ years in retail banking, small business banking, business lending, or multi‑unit leadership
Proven experience leading large teams of customer‑facing producers
Preferred
Experience developing and executing enterprise‑level strategies
Deep understanding of business lending, credit processes, and small business P&L drivers
Strong analytical and data‑driven decision-making skills
Excellent communication, leadership presence, and change‑management ability
Ability to influence across levels and functions
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Wellness program
Life and disability insurance
Retirement savings plan
Paid leave programs
Paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO)
Company
Huntington National Bank
Huntington National Bank offers consumer, small business, and commercial banking, mortgages, wealth, and insurance services. It is a sub-organization of Huntington Distribution Finance.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.75BKey Investors
FHLB Cincinnati
2026-01-17Grant
2024-11-18Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
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