Assistant Branch Manager - Sales Manager Trainee (Bilingual Preferred)
About The Position
This entry-level financial services position offers a clear path to management within a growing company. The role involves assisting branch operations, originating new loan business, educating customers on lending services, and supporting the Branch Manager with sales goals and customer experience. The position includes an 18-24 month on-the-job paid training program, with a typical promotion to Branch Manager requiring relocation, for which a full relocation package is provided. Republic Finance has been serving customers for over 70 years, offering consumer loans and flexible lending options, and is committed to its core values of Our Team, Our Customers, and Our Performance. The company actively participates in community philanthropic efforts and provides opportunities for employee growth and advancement.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required (ideal majors include Business, Finance, Sales or related field).
- Professional demeanor, positive attitude, strong communication and customer relations skills.
- Ability to work well independently, as well as a team member in a fast-paced environment and successfully navigate priorities.
- Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance, and a satisfactory driving record.
- Must meet acceptable standards for criminal background history and credit history.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
- Ability to meet the eligibility requirements for insurance licensing in order to sell voluntary insurance products.
- Willingness and ability to relocate for promotion into a Branch Manager role.
Nice To Haves
- 1 year or more of customer facing sales experience (i.e. retail sales, goal-oriented, incentive based) is preferred.
- Spanish speaking skills are desirable but not required.
Responsibilities
- Actively seek opportunities to originate new loan business by contacting current and potential customers.
- Listen to understand customer needs to recommend the best consumer loan and voluntary product solutions.
- Educate customers on consumer lending services, including credit improvement and debt consolidation.
- Assist customers through the loan application process.
- Make payment reminder calls when needed.
- Evaluate loan applications.
- Perform risk analysis.
- Make credit decisions.
- Administer loan closings.
- Process insurance claims.
- Assist the Branch Manager with recruiting and training.
- Assist the Branch Manager with developing and implementing plans to meet sales goals.
- Promote core values.
- Ensure an outstanding customer experience.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of $45,000 per year (paid hourly).
- Uncapped monthly bonus that averages $8,000 annually.
- Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with employer contribution.
- 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) to start + 1 additional personal day.
- Paid holidays.
- 401(k) plan with company match after one year.
- Regular bonuses.
- Relocation assistance (full package provided for moves more than 50 miles).
- Short and long-term disability.
- Employee Assistance Program - Confidential mental health support.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning's library of 10,000+ professional development courses.
- Employee of the Month Program.
- Philanthropic support for multiple charities including an annual drive for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
- Professional offices with a friendly team environment.
- Internal promotions.
- Company provided Life Insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
