Assistant Branch Manager - Sales Manager Trainee

Republic Finance, LLC•Douglasville, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Republic Finance is hiring an entry-level Assistant Branch Manager (ABM) with a clear 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 is assigned a branch to manage upon promotion; promotion typically requires relocation, and 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, and assisting customers through loan applications. The role also supports branch operations and management, including evaluating applications, conducting risk analysis, making credit decisions, handling loan closings and insurance claims, and assisting the Branch Manager with recruiting, training, sales plans, and customer experience. The position is 100% onsite. Compensation is $45,000 per year, paid hourly, plus an uncapped monthly bonus that averages $8,000 annually. The company offers health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) with employer match, disability and life insurance, relocation assistance, and other employee programs.

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 department of insurance.
Willingness and ability to relocate for promotion to Branch Manager.

Nice To Haves

One year or more 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.
Understand customer needs and recommend appropriate 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 core values.
Help ensure 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.
Short-term disability.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential mental health support.
Relocation assistance, including a full relocation package for moves more than 50 miles for promotion.
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 promotions and growth opportunities.