Assistant Branch Manager - Sales Manager Trainee

Republic Finance, LLC • Zachary, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Republic Finance is hiring an entry-level Assistant Branch Manager (ABM) for an onsite financial services position with a path to Branch Manager. The role offers an 18–24 month paid, on-the-job training program covering branch operations and management. After training, ABMs may be assigned a branch to manage. 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 originating loan business, understanding customer needs, recommending consumer loan and voluntary product solutions, explaining lending services, and guiding customers through loan applications. The role also supports branch operations through loan application evaluation, risk analysis, credit decisions, loan closings, and insurance claims processing. The ABM assists the Branch Manager with recruiting and training, developing and implementing plans to meet sales goals, promoting company core values, and delivering an outstanding customer experience.

The position pays $45,000 per year (paid hourly), plus uncapped monthly bonus compensation averaging $8,000 annually. Republic Finance offers health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with employer match after one year, relocation assistance, disability coverage, and other employee benefits and development opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; ideal majors include Business, Finance, Sales, or a related field.
• Professional demeanor, positive attitude, strong communication skills, 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.
• Must be eligible 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 one 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 originate new loan business.
• Listen to customers' needs and recommend appropriate consumer loan and voluntary product solutions.
• Educate customers about consumer lending services, including ways to improve credit and consolidate debt.
• Guide customers through the loan application process and make payment reminder calls when needed.
• Evaluate loan applications, conduct 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 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 coverage.
• Short-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential mental health support.
• Relocation assistance, including a full relocation package for moves of more than 50 miles for promotion to Branch Manager.
• Uncapped monthly incentive bonus pay; bonuses average $8,000 annually.
• 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 promotion opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level