Assistant Branch Manager - Sales Manager Trainee (Bilingual Preferred)

Republic Finance, LLC • Corpus Christi, TX

3h • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Branch Manager (ABM) is an entry-level financial services role 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 employee may be assigned a branch to manage upon promotion; promotion typically requires relocation, and a full relocation package is provided for moves more than 50 miles.

The ABM focuses on helping customers meet financial goals by originating loan business, understanding customer needs, recommending consumer loan and voluntary product solutions, explaining lending services, helping customers through applications, and making payment reminder calls as needed. The position also supports branch operations through loan application evaluation, risk analysis, credit decisions, loan closings, and insurance claims. The ABM assists the Branch Manager with recruiting and training, sales-goal planning and implementation, promoting company core values, and delivering an outstanding customer experience. The position is 100% onsite.

Compensation is $45,000 per year, paid hourly, plus an uncapped monthly bonus averaging $8,000 annually. Republic Finance describes itself as a growing financial services company serving more than 300,000 customers in over 250 communities. Its stated core values focus on its team, customers, and performance, and it participates in community philanthropic efforts.

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 into a Branch Manager role.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of customer-facing sales experience, such as retail sales or goal-oriented, incentive-based sales (preferred).
• Spanish-speaking skills (desirable but not required).

Responsibilities

• Seek opportunities to originate new loan business by contacting current and potential customers.
• Listen to customers’ needs and recommend appropriate consumer loan and voluntary product solutions.
• Educate customers about consumer lending services, including improving credit and consolidating debt.
• Assist customers with 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 an outstanding customer experience.
• Complete an 18–24 month paid on-the-job training program in branch operations and management.
• Relocate when needed for promotion to Branch Manager; a full relocation package is provided for moves more than 50 miles.

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/company match after one year.
• Company-provided life insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage; the overview also mentions short-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential mental health support.
• Monthly incentive bonus pay; the posting also describes an uncapped monthly bonus averaging $8,000 annually and regular bonuses.
• Relocation assistance, including a full relocation package for promotion-related moves more than 50 miles.
• 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 and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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