Assistant Branch Manager - Sales Manager Trainee

Republic Finance, LLC•Chattanooga, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Branch Manager (ABM) is an entry-level financial services position 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, ABMs are assigned their own branch to manage upon promotion; promotion to Branch Manager typically requires relocation, and the company provides a full relocation package 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 insurance products, and educating customers about lending services, credit improvement, and debt consolidation. The role also supports branch operations and management, including loan evaluation, risk analysis, credit decisions, loan closings, insurance claims, recruiting, training, and sales-goal planning. The position is 100% onsite. Compensation is stated as $45,000 per year, paid hourly, plus an uncapped monthly bonus averaging $8,000 annually. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) with company match, disability and life insurance, relocation assistance, and professional development resources.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; 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 the company’s 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 suitable consumer loan and voluntary insurance product solutions.
Educate customers on consumer lending services, credit improvement, and debt consolidation.
Guide 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 delivering an outstanding customer experience.
Complete paid on-the-job training in branch operations and management, with a path to managing a 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 and long-term disability coverage.
Short-term disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program providing confidential mental health support.
Relocation assistance, including a full relocation package for promotion-related moves more than 50 miles.
Monthly incentive bonus pay and regular bonuses.
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.