Assistant Branch Manager - Sales Manager Trainee (Bilingual Preferred)

Republic Finance, LLC • Lancaster, TX

16d • Onsite

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, ABMs may be assigned their own branch. Promotion to Branch Manager typically requires relocation; a full relocation package is provided for moves of more than 50 miles.

The ABM helps customers meet financial goals by originating loan business, understanding customer needs, recommending consumer loans and voluntary products, explaining lending services, guiding customers through applications, and making payment reminder calls as needed. The role also supports branch operations through loan application evaluation, risk analysis, credit decisions, loan closings, and insurance claims processing. The ABM assists the Branch Manager with recruiting and training, developing and implementing sales plans, promoting company values, and ensuring a strong customer experience.

The advertised salary is $45,000 per year, paid hourly, plus an uncapped monthly bonus averaging $8,000 annually. Benefits include insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement matching after one year, 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 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 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, is preferred.
• Spanish-speaking skills are desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Seek opportunities to originate new loan business by contacting current and potential customers.
• Listen to customers’ needs and recommend suitable consumer loan and voluntary product solutions.
• Educate customers about 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, 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 values and an outstanding customer experience.
• Complete an 18–24 month paid, on-the-job training program in branch operations and management.

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 with confidential mental health support.
• Uncapped monthly incentive bonus; advertised average is $8,000 annually.
• Relocation assistance, including a full package for Branch Manager promotion moves exceeding 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 career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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