Assistant Branch Manager - Sales Manager Trainee
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, the ABM is 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 ABM helps customers meet financial goals by originating loan business, understanding customer needs, recommending consumer loans and voluntary products, explaining lending services, and guiding customers through applications. The position also contributes to branch operations and supports the Branch Manager with recruiting, training, and plans to meet sales goals while promoting company values and delivering a strong customer experience. The position is 100% onsite. Compensation is a $45,000 annual salary paid hourly, plus an uncapped monthly bonus that averages $8,000 annually. The company also offers benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) plan with employer match, relocation assistance, disability coverage, and professional development resources.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree; preferred 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
- Participate in an 18–24 month paid, on-the-job training program in branch operations and management.
- Contact current and potential customers to originate new loan business and understand their needs.
- Recommend consumer loan and voluntary product solutions to customers.
- Educate customers about consumer lending services, including improving credit and consolidating debt.
- Guide customers through the loan application process and make payment reminder calls when needed.
- Evaluate loan applications, 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 ensuring an outstanding customer experience.
- Relocate when promoted to Branch Manager, as typically required.
Benefits
- Health insurance with employer contribution
- Dental insurance with employer contribution
- 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
- Uncapped monthly incentive bonus; average bonus is $8,000 annually
- Company-provided life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Short-term disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program with confidential mental health support
- Relocation assistance, including a full relocation package for Branch Manager promotions involving moves over 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 promotion opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
