Assistant Branch Manager - Sales Manager Trainee

Republic Finance, LLC • Baton Rouge, LA

12d • Onsite

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; a full relocation package is provided for moves of more than 50 miles.

The role focuses on helping customers meet financial goals by identifying opportunities for new loan business, understanding customer needs, recommending consumer loans and voluntary products, and explaining lending services, credit improvement, and debt consolidation. The ABM also guides customers through loan applications and makes payment reminder calls when needed.

The ABM supports branch operations and assists the Branch Manager with recruiting and training, and with developing and implementing plans to meet sales goals while promoting company core values and providing a strong 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; preferred majors include Business, Finance, Sales, or a related field.
• Professional demeanor, positive attitude, strong communication skills, 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 a Branch Manager role.

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.
• Understand customer needs and recommend suitable 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, 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, promote company core values, and provide an outstanding customer experience.
• Complete paid on-the-job training in branch operations and management, with the opportunity to manage a branch after promotion.

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.
• Short-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential mental health support.
• Relocation assistance, including a full relocation package for moves of more than 50 miles for promotion.
• Monthly incentive bonus pay and regular bonuses.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning's 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