Assistant Branch Manager - Sales Manager Trainee
About The Position
Republic Finance is hiring an entry-level Assistant Branch Manager (ABM) with a path to Branch Manager. The role includes an 18–24 month paid, on-the-job training program covering branch operations and management. After training, the ABM is assigned a branch to manage; promotion to Branch Manager typically requires relocation, with a full relocation package provided for moves of more than 50 miles. The position focuses on helping customers meet financial goals by originating loan business, understanding customer needs, recommending consumer loan and voluntary insurance products, educating customers about lending services, and assisting with applications and payment reminders. The ABM also supports branch operations and management, including loan evaluation and risk analysis, credit decisions, loan closings, insurance claims, recruiting and training, sales planning, and customer experience. The position is 100% onsite. Compensation is $45,000 per year, paid hourly, plus an uncapped monthly bonus averaging $8,000 annually. The company describes a supportive team culture, career growth opportunities, and internal promotion opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; Business, Finance, Sales, or a related field is ideal.
- Professional demeanor and positive attitude.
- Strong communication and customer relations skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team 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 insurance product solutions.
- Educate customers on consumer lending services, including credit improvement and debt consolidation.
- 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.
- Help ensure an outstanding customer experience.
- Complete paid on-the-job training in branch operations and management, with the opportunity to manage a branch after training.
Benefits
- Health insurance with employer contribution
- Dental insurance with employer contribution
- Vision insurance with employer contribution
- 15 days of paid time off (PTO) 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 insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program with confidential mental health support
- LinkedIn Learning access to 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
- Monthly incentive bonus pay
- Relocation assistance, including a full relocation package for promotion-related moves of more than 50 miles
- Internal promotion opportunities
- Professional offices with a friendly team environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
