Assistant Branch Manager - Sales Manager Trainee
About The Position
This entry-level financial services position offers a competitive salary of $45,000 per year (paid hourly), plus an uncapped monthly bonus that averages $8,000 annually. The company provides health, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match after one year, regular bonuses, relocation assistance, and short and long-term disability. Republic Finance has been helping customers meet their personal finance goals for over 70 years by providing consumer loans, flexible lending options, and customer service. They serve over 300,000 customers in more than 250 communities across the US and are expanding. Their core values focus on 'Our Team', 'Our Customers', and 'Our Performance'. The company is committed to its customers by identifying lending options that fit their unique needs and also dedicates itself to community involvement through annual fundraisers for organizations like the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and the American Cancer Society. The company offers a clear career path and growth opportunities, with a supportive culture that values continuous improvement and goal achievement. They reward performance with competitive pay and benefits, and regularly promote from within.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Business, Finance, Sales, or a related field.
- Professional demeanor, positive attitude, strong communication and customer relations skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment and manage priorities.
- Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance, with a satisfactory driving record.
- Must meet acceptable standards for criminal background history and credit history.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
- Must meet eligibility requirements for insurance licensing to sell voluntary insurance products (based on state criminal background check).
- Willingness and ability to relocate for promotion into a Branch Manager role (full relocation package provided for moves over 50 miles).
Nice To Haves
- 1 year or more of customer-facing sales experience (e.g., retail sales, goal-oriented, incentive-based) is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Complete an 18-24 month on-the-job paid training program to learn branch management.
- Help customers meet their financial goals.
- Originate new loan business by understanding customer needs and recommending 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.
- 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 client experience.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of $45,000 per year (paid hourly).
- Uncapped monthly bonus (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.
- Short and long-term disability.
- Relocation assistance.
- Employee Assistance Program - Confidential mental health support.
- Employee of the Month Program.
- Philanthropic support for charities such as Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the American Cancer Society.
- Professional offices with a friendly team environment.
- Monthly incentive bonus pay.
- Internal promotions.
- Company provided Life Insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
