Assistant Branch Manager - Sales Manager Trainee
About The Position
The Assistant Branch Manager (ABM) is an entry-level financial services role with a path to Branch Manager. The position 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 upon promotion; promotion typically requires relocation, for which the company provides a full relocation package. The role focuses on helping customers meet financial goals by identifying their needs, originating consumer loan business, recommending lending and voluntary product solutions, educating customers about lending services, assisting with applications, and making payment reminder calls as needed. The ABM also supports branch operations and management, including loan evaluation and risk analysis, credit decisions, loan closings, insurance claims, recruiting and training, sales planning, and delivering an outstanding customer experience while promoting company core values. The position is 100% onsite. Compensation is a competitive salary of $45,000 per year, paid hourly, plus an uncapped monthly bonus averaging $8,000 annually. The company describes the position as entry-level and offers a career path with internal promotion opportunities.
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 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 the company’s acceptable standards for criminal background history and credit history and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
- Ability to meet eligibility requirements for insurance licensing to sell voluntary insurance products; eligibility is based on a state department of insurance criminal background check.
- Willingness and ability to relocate for promotion to Branch Manager.
- Full relocation package is provided for moves of more than 50 miles.
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 suitable 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 and 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.
- Help ensure an outstanding customer experience and contribute to branch operations and growth.
Benefits
- Health insurance with employer contribution
- Dental insurance with employer contribution
- Vision insurance with employer contribution
- 15 days of paid time off (PTO) 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
- LinkedIn Learning access to more than 10,000 professional development courses
- Monthly incentive bonus pay and regular bonuses
- Relocation assistance and full relocation package for promotion-related moves
- 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
