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

Republic Finance, LLC•Evansville, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Branch Manager is an entry-level financial services role 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, the employee is assigned a branch to manage upon promotion; promotion typically requires relocation, and a relocation package is provided for moves more than 50 miles. The role focuses on helping customers meet financial goals by originating loan business, understanding customer needs, recommending consumer loans and voluntary products, educating customers about lending services, and helping them complete loan applications. The Assistant Branch Manager also supports branch operations and the Branch Manager, including evaluating applications, risk analysis, credit decisions, loan closings, insurance claims, recruiting and training, and implementing plans to meet sales goals while promoting company values and an outstanding customer experience. The position is 100% onsite.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree; ideal 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 while successfully navigating 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 department of insurance.
Willingness and ability to relocate for promotion to Branch Manager.

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 and understand their financial needs.
Recommend consumer loan and voluntary product solutions.
Educate customers on consumer lending services, including improving credit and consolidating debt.
Guide customers through the loan application process and make payment reminder calls when needed.
Evaluate loan applications, 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 a strong customer experience.
Complete an 18–24 month paid, on-the-job training program in branch operations and management.

Benefits

$2,500 sign-on bonus.
Competitive salary of $45,000 per year, paid hourly.
Uncapped monthly bonus, averaging $8,000 annually, and regular monthly incentive bonus pay.
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.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential mental health support.
Relocation assistance, including a full relocation package for moves more than 50 miles for promotion to Branch Manager.
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 promotion opportunities.