Assistant Branch Manager - Sales Manager Trainee

Republic Finance, LLC•West Monroe, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Branch Manager (ABM) is an entry-level financial services position with a clear path to Branch Manager. The role includes an 18–24 month paid, on-the-job training program covering branch operations and management. After training, ABMs may be assigned a branch to manage; promotion to Branch Manager typically requires relocation, and the company provides a full relocation package for moves over 50 miles. The ABM 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 educating customers about lending services, credit improvement, and debt consolidation. The role also supports loan applications and payment reminders, evaluates applications, performs risk analysis, makes credit decisions, completes loan closings, and processes insurance claims. The ABM assists the Branch Manager with recruiting and training, developing and implementing plans to achieve sales goals, promoting company values, and ensuring a strong customer experience. The position is 100% onsite and offers a base salary of $45,000 per year, paid hourly, plus uncapped monthly bonus pay that averages $8,000 annually.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Professional demeanor, positive attitude, strong communication skills, and customer relations skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment and navigate competing 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 state department of insurance criminal background check.
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.
A major in Business, Finance, Sales, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Participate in an 18–24 month paid, on-the-job training program in branch operations and management.
Seek opportunities to originate new loan business by contacting current and potential customers.
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 an outstanding customer experience.

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.
Long-term disability coverage.
Short-term disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential mental health support.
Monthly incentive bonus pay.
Relocation assistance, including a full relocation package for promotion-related moves over 50 miles.
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 promotion opportunities.