Assistant Branch Manager - Sales Manager Trainee (Bilingual Preferred)
About The Position
Republic Finance is seeking an entry-level Assistant Branch Manager (ABM) 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 are assigned their own branch; promotion to Branch Manager typically requires relocation, and a full relocation package is provided for moves of more than 50 miles. The ABM focuses on helping customers meet financial goals by generating loan business, understanding customer needs, recommending consumer loans and voluntary products, explaining lending services, assisting with applications, and making payment reminder calls. The position also supports branch operations through loan evaluation, risk analysis, credit decisions, loan closings, insurance claims, recruiting and training, sales planning, and customer experience. This is a 100% onsite position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; ideal majors include Business, Finance, Sales, or a related field.
- Professional demeanor and positive attitude.
- 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 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
- At least one year of customer-facing sales experience, such as retail sales or goal-oriented, incentive-based sales, is preferred.
- Spanish-speaking skills are desirable but not required.
Responsibilities
- Contact current and potential customers to originate new loan business.
- Understand customers’ needs and recommend 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 as 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.
- Complete an 18–24 month paid, on-the-job training program in branch operations and management.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of $45,000 per year, paid hourly.
- Uncapped monthly bonus; described as averaging $8,000 annually.
- Health insurance with employer contribution.
- Dental insurance with employer contribution.
- 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.
- Relocation assistance and 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.
- Professional offices with a friendly team environment.
- Regular and monthly incentive bonuses.
- Internal promotion opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
