Bilingual Assistant Branch Manager - Sales Manager Trainee
About The Position
Republic Finance is hiring an entry-level Assistant Branch Manager (ABM) for a financial services role with a path to Branch Manager. The position is 100% onsite and includes an 18–24 month paid, on-the-job training program covering branch operations and management. After training, the ABM 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 role focuses on helping customers meet their financial goals by originating loan business, understanding customer needs, and recommending consumer loans and voluntary products. The ABM educates customers about lending services, credit improvement, and debt consolidation; assists with loan applications; and makes payment reminder calls when needed. The ABM also supports branch operations by evaluating loan applications, conducting risk analysis, making credit decisions, administering loan closings, and processing insurance claims. In partnership with the Branch Manager, the ABM assists with recruiting and training and develops and implements plans to achieve sales goals while promoting company values and a strong customer experience. The position pays $45,000 per year, paid hourly, plus an uncapped monthly bonus that averages $8,000 annually. The posting describes a competitive benefits package, including insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement matching, disability coverage, relocation assistance, and professional development resources.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree; Business, Finance, Sales, or a related field is preferred.
- 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 manage competing 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 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 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, is preferred.
- Spanish-speaking skills are desirable 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, improving credit, and consolidating debt.
- Assist 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.
- 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 insurance with employer contribution
- Dental insurance with employer contribution
- 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
- Long-term disability coverage
- Short-term disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program with confidential mental health support
- Relocation assistance; a full relocation package is provided for promotion moves over 50 miles
- Uncapped monthly incentive bonus; average annual bonus is $8,000
- Access to LinkedIn Learning’s library of professional development courses
- Employee of the Month Program
- Philanthropic support for charities, including an annual drive for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
- Friendly team environment in professional offices
- Internal promotion opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
