Assistant Branch Manager - Sales Manager Trainee

Republic Finance, LLC • Cape Girardeau, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Branch Manager (ABM) is an entry-level financial services role with a path to Branch Manager. The position includes an 18–24 month paid, on-the-job training program covering branch operations and management, followed by assignment to manage a branch. Promotion to Branch Manager typically requires relocation; a full relocation package is provided for moves of more than 50 miles.

The role focuses on helping customers meet their financial goals by originating loan business, understanding customer needs, recommending consumer loan and voluntary product solutions, explaining lending services, assisting with applications, and making payment reminder calls. The ABM also supports branch operations and management, including evaluating loan applications, conducting risk analysis, making credit decisions, administering loan closings, processing insurance claims, assisting with recruiting and training, and developing and implementing plans to meet sales goals while promoting company values and a strong customer experience.

This is a 100% onsite position. Compensation is $45,000 per year, paid hourly, plus an uncapped monthly bonus that averages $8,000 annually. The job posting describes benefits including insurance coverage, paid time off, holidays, retirement savings with company match, bonuses, relocation assistance, disability coverage, and professional development resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; ideal majors 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.
• 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 a Branch Manager role.

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 suitable consumer loan and voluntary product solutions.
• Educate customers about consumer lending services, including improving credit and consolidating debt.
• Assist customers through the loan application process and make payment reminder calls when needed.
• Evaluate loan applications and perform risk analysis.
• 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, and subsequently manage an assigned branch.

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.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential mental health support.
• Monthly incentive bonus pay and regular bonuses.
• Relocation assistance, including a full relocation package for moves more than 50 miles for promotion 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 promotion opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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