Assistant Branch Manager - Sales Manager Trainee

Republic Finance, LLC • Crowley, TX

2d • Onsite

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, ABMs are assigned a branch to manage; promotion to Branch Manager typically requires relocation, and the company provides a full relocation package for moves over 50 miles.

The position focuses on helping customers meet financial goals by originating loan business, understanding customer needs, recommending consumer loans and voluntary products, explaining lending services, assisting with applications, and making payment reminder calls. The ABM also supports branch operations and management, including loan evaluation, risk analysis, credit decisions, loan closings, insurance claims, recruiting and training, and plans to meet sales goals while promoting company values and customer service.

The position is 100% onsite. Compensation is $45,000 per year, paid hourly, plus an uncapped monthly bonus that averages $8,000 annually. A competitive benefits package is offered.

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 to Branch Manager.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 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 product solutions.
• Educate customers about consumer lending services, including improving credit and consolidating debt.
• Assist 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 and an outstanding customer experience.
• Complete the paid on-the-job training program and, after assignment, manage 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) 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.
• Relocation assistance, including a full relocation package for moves over 50 miles for promotion to Branch Manager.
• Monthly incentive bonus pay and regular bonuses.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning’s library of over 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.

What This Job Offers

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