Assistant Branch Manager - Sales Manager Trainee

Republic Finance, LLC•Zachary, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Branch Manager (ABM) is an entry-level financial services role with a clear 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 to Branch Manager; promotion typically requires relocation, and a full relocation package is provided for moves more than 50 miles. The ABM helps customers meet financial goals by originating loan business, understanding customer needs, recommending consumer loan and voluntary product solutions, explaining lending services and options for improving credit or consolidating debt, assisting with loan applications, and making payment reminder calls when needed. The role also supports branch operations by evaluating loan applications, conducting risk analysis, making credit decisions, administering loan closings, and processing insurance claims. The ABM assists the Branch Manager with recruiting and training, developing and implementing plans to meet sales goals, promoting company core values, and ensuring a strong customer experience. This is a 100% onsite position. Compensation is stated as a $45,000 annual salary paid hourly, plus an uncapped monthly bonus averaging $8,000 annually. The posting also describes monthly incentive bonus pay and other employee benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; suggested 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 part of a team in a fast-paced environment, and to navigate priorities successfully.
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 one year of customer-facing sales experience, such as retail sales or goal-oriented, incentive-based sales; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Seek opportunities to originate new loan business by contacting current and potential customers.
Listen to customers’ needs and recommend appropriate consumer loan and voluntary product solutions.
Educate customers about consumer lending services, 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, 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.
Help ensure 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 noted in the overview.
15 days of paid time off to start, plus one additional personal day.
Paid holidays.
401(k) plan with employer match; the overview says the match begins after one year.
Company-provided life insurance.
Long-term disability coverage; the overview also mentions short-term disability.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential mental health support.
LinkedIn Learning access to 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.
Monthly incentive bonus pay and regular bonuses.
Relocation assistance, including a full relocation package for moves more than 50 miles for promotion to Branch Manager.
Professional offices with a friendly team environment.
Internal promotions and growth opportunities.