Assistant Branch Manager - Sales Manager Trainee

Republic Finance, LLC•Fort Myers, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Branch Manager is an entry-level financial services role with an 18–24 month paid, on-the-job training program covering branch operations and management. The position offers a pathway to promotion to Branch Manager, which typically requires relocation; a full relocation package is provided for moves of more than 50 miles. The role focuses on helping customers meet their financial goals by originating loan business, understanding customer needs, and recommending consumer loan and voluntary product solutions. The Assistant Branch Manager educates customers about lending services, credit improvement, and debt consolidation; assists with loan applications; and makes payment reminder calls when needed. The Assistant Branch Manager also supports branch operations and management, including loan evaluation and risk analysis, credit decisions, loan closings, insurance claims, recruiting and training, and developing and implementing plans to meet sales goals while promoting company values and delivering an outstanding customer experience. The position is 100% onsite. Compensation is $45,000 per year, paid hourly, plus an uncapped monthly bonus averaging $8,000 annually.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree; ideal majors include Business, Finance, Sales, or a related field.
Professional demeanor, positive attitude, strong communication, and customer relations skills.
Ability to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced environment while navigating priorities successfully.
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.
Ability to meet eligibility requirements 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 one 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.
Understand customer needs and recommend appropriate consumer loan and voluntary product solutions.
Educate customers about consumer lending services, credit improvement, and debt consolidation.
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 and an outstanding customer experience.
Complete an 18–24 month paid on-the-job training program in branch operations and management.

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) plan 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.
Uncapped monthly incentive bonus; average bonus is $8,000 annually.
Relocation assistance, including a full relocation package for promotion-related moves of more than 50 miles.
Access to LinkedIn Learning's library of 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.