Assistant Branch Manager - Sales Manager Trainee

Republic Finance, LLC • Fayetteville, GA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Republic Finance is hiring an entry-level Assistant Branch Manager (ABM) in financial services, with a career path to Branch Manager. The role is 100% onsite and 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 to Branch Manager; promotion typically requires relocation, and a relocation package is provided for moves over 50 miles.

The ABM focuses on helping customers meet their financial goals by originating consumer loan business, understanding customer needs, recommending loan and voluntary insurance products, educating customers about lending services, and assisting with applications and payment reminders. The role also supports branch operations and management, including loan evaluations, risk analysis, credit decisions, loan closings, insurance claims, recruiting, training, sales planning, and customer experience.

Compensation is a stated salary of $45,000 per year, paid hourly, plus an uncapped monthly bonus that averages $8,000 annually. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) with employer match, disability and life insurance, relocation assistance, employee assistance and professional development resources, and additional incentive and recognition programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; business, finance, sales, or a related field is ideal.
• 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 managing 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 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.
• Listen to customers’ needs and recommend suitable consumer loans and voluntary products.
• 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 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) with employer match; the overview specifies the match begins after one year.
• Company-provided life insurance and long-term disability.
• Short-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential mental health support.
• Uncapped monthly incentive bonus pay; the overview says it averages $8,000 annually.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level