Assistant Branch Manager - Sales Manager Trainee ($2,500 Sign-on Bonus!)

Republic Finance, LLC • Fort Wayne, IN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Branch Manager (ABM) is an entry-level financial services role with an 18–24 month paid, on-the-job training program covering branch operations and management. The role is designed to prepare the ABM for promotion to Branch Manager, which typically requires relocation; the company provides a full relocation package for promotions, including moves greater than 50 miles.

The ABM helps customers meet financial goals by originating loan business, understanding customer needs, recommending consumer loan and voluntary product solutions, explaining lending services, assisting with applications, and making payment reminder calls. The role also supports branch operations through loan application evaluation, risk analysis, credit decisions, loan closings, and insurance claims processing. The ABM assists the Branch Manager with recruiting and training, developing and implementing plans to meet sales goals, promoting company core values, and delivering an outstanding customer experience. The position is 100% onsite.

Compensation is listed as a competitive salary of $45,000 per year, paid hourly, plus an uncapped monthly bonus averaging $8,000 annually and a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; 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 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

• One or more years 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, 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 and ensuring an outstanding customer experience.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and 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 and long-term disability.
• Short-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential mental health support.
• $2,500 sign-on bonus.
• Uncapped monthly bonus; the posting says the bonus averages $8,000 annually.
• Monthly incentive bonus pay.
• Relocation assistance and a full relocation package for promotion to Branch Manager.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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