Assistant Branch Manager - Sales Manager Trainee
About The Position
Republic Finance is hiring an entry-level Assistant Branch Manager (ABM) for an onsite financial services role with a career path to Branch Manager. The position includes an 18–24 month paid, on-the-job training program covering branch operations and management. Following training, employees may be assigned their own branch. Promotion to Branch Manager typically requires relocation; a full relocation package is provided for moves of more than 50 miles. The ABM helps customers meet their financial goals by identifying their needs and recommending consumer loans and voluntary products. The role also supports branch operations, loan decisions and closings, insurance claims, sales goals, recruiting, and training. The listed salary is $45,000 per year, paid hourly, plus an uncapped monthly bonus that averages $8,000 annually. The position is 100% onsite.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree; preferred fields include Business, Finance, Sales, or a related field.
- Professional demeanor and positive attitude.
- Strong communication and customer relations skills.
- Ability to work independently and 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, auto insurance, and a satisfactory driving record.
- Must meet acceptable standards for criminal background history and credit history and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
- Ability to meet eligibility requirements for insurance licensing 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 to Branch Manager.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of customer-facing sales experience, such as retail sales or goal-oriented, incentive-based sales; preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Contact current and potential customers to identify opportunities for new loan business.
- Listen to customers' needs and recommend suitable consumer loan and voluntary product solutions.
- Educate customers about consumer lending services, including improving credit and consolidating debt.
- Guide customers through the loan application process and make payment reminder calls when needed.
- Evaluate loan applications, perform risk analysis, and make credit decisions.
- Administer loan closings and process insurance claims.
- Assist the Branch Manager with recruiting and training.
- Help develop and implement plans to meet sales goals while promoting company core values and ensuring an outstanding customer experience.
- Complete an 18–24 month paid, on-the-job training program in branch operations and management.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution.
- 15 days of paid time off to start, plus one additional personal day.
- Paid holidays.
- 401(k) plan with employer match after one year.
- Company-provided life insurance and long-term disability.
- Short-term disability.
- Employee Assistance Program with confidential mental health support.
- Uncapped monthly incentive bonus; bonus averages $8,000 annually.
- Relocation assistance, including a full relocation package for moves over 50 miles when promoted to Branch Manager.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning's library of more than 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
