Assistant Branch Manager - Sales Manager Trainee ($2,500 Sign-On Bonus!)
About The Position
The Assistant Branch Manager is an entry-level financial services role with an 18–24 month paid, on-the-job training program that prepares employees to manage a branch. After training, employees may be assigned a branch of their own and promoted to Branch Manager; promotion typically requires relocation, with a full relocation package provided for moves of more than 50 miles. The role focuses on helping customers meet their financial goals by identifying lending needs, recommending consumer loans and voluntary insurance products, explaining lending services, and assisting with loan applications and payment reminders. The Assistant Branch Manager also supports branch operations and the Branch Manager through loan evaluation and processing, risk analysis, credit decisions, loan closings, insurance claims, recruiting and training, and plans to achieve sales goals and deliver a strong customer experience. The position is 100% onsite. Compensation is $45,000 per year, paid hourly, plus an uncapped monthly bonus averaging $8,000 annually. The posting also offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus and an additional $500 after 90 days with a satisfactory rating.
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 part of a team 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 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; preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Help customers identify financial needs and recommend suitable consumer loans and voluntary insurance products.
- Educate customers about consumer lending services, including improving credit and consolidating debt.
- Assist 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, promote company core values, and ensure an outstanding customer experience.
- Complete an 18–24 month paid, on-the-job training program in preparation for branch management.
Benefits
- 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
- Monthly incentive bonus pay
- $2,500 sign-on bonus plus $500 after 90 days with a satisfactory rating
- Relocation assistance, including a full package for moves over 50 miles for promotion to Branch Manager
- Employee of the Month Program
- Philanthropic support for charities such as the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the American Cancer Society
- Internal promotions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
