Assistant Branch Manager - Sales Manager Trainee

Republic Finance, LLC•Madison, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Branch Manager is an entry-level financial services role with a clear path to Branch Manager. The position begins with 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 more than 50 miles. The role focuses on helping customers meet their financial goals by identifying opportunities for new loan business, understanding customer needs, recommending consumer loan and voluntary product solutions, and explaining lending services, credit improvement, and debt consolidation. The Assistant Branch Manager guides customers through loan applications and makes payment reminder calls when needed. The position also supports branch operations by evaluating loan applications, conducting risk analysis, making credit decisions, administering loan closings, processing insurance claims, and assisting the Branch Manager with recruiting, training, sales-goal planning, and delivering an outstanding customer experience. The position is 100% onsite.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; ideal majors include Business, Finance, Sales, or a related field.
Professional demeanor, positive attitude, and strong communication and customer relations skills.
Ability to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced environment while successfully navigating 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 identify opportunities to originate new loan business.
Listen to customers’ needs and recommend appropriate consumer loan and voluntary product solutions.
Educate customers about consumer lending services, 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, 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 an 18–24 month paid on-the-job training program in branch operations and management.

Benefits

Competitive salary of $45,000 per year, paid hourly.
Uncapped monthly bonus; the posting states it averages $8,000 annually.
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.
Company-provided life insurance.
Long-term disability coverage.
Short-term disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential mental health support.
Access to LinkedIn Learning’s library of more than 10,000 professional development courses.
Employee of the Month Program.
Relocation assistance, including a full relocation package for moves more than 50 miles associated with promotion.
Monthly incentive bonus pay.
Internal promotion opportunities.