Assistant Branch Manager - Sales Manager Trainee
About The Position
This entry-level financial services position is with Republic Finance, a company expanding into Utah with a new branch opening in Salt Lake City in Q4 2026. Republic Finance has over 70 years of experience helping customers meet their personal finance goals by providing consumer loans and flexible lending options. The company serves over 300,000 customers in more than 250 communities across the US and is committed to its Core Values: Our Team, Our Customers, and Our Performance. They are dedicated to serving customers' unique needs, giving back to communities through philanthropic efforts, and providing a clear career path and growth opportunities for employees. The company fosters a supportive culture and rewards performance with competitive pay and benefits. This role is 100% onsite.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree is 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 our acceptable standards for criminal background history, credit history and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
- Ability to meet the eligibility requirements for insurance licensing in order to sell voluntary insurance products. Eligibility is based on a criminal background check conducted by the state’s department of insurance.
- Willingness and ability to relocate for promotion into a Branch Manager role. Full Relocation package is provided for moves more than 50 miles.
Nice To Haves
- 1 year or more of customer facing sales experience (i.e. retail sales, goal-oriented, incentive based) is preferred 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 how to improve credit and consolidate debt.
- 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.
- Develop and implement plans to meet sales goals.
- Promote core values.
- Ensure an outstanding customer experience.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) to start + 1 additional personal day
- 401k + employer match
- Company provided Life Insurance & 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
- Monthly incentive bonus pay
- Internal promotions
- Relocation assistance
- Short and long-term disability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
