Assistant Branch Manager - Sales Manager Trainee

Republic Finance, LLC•Salt Lake City, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Republic Finance is hiring an entry-level Assistant Branch Manager (ABM) for its expanding Utah operations. The Salt Lake City branch is scheduled to open in Q4 2026. The role offers an 18–24 month paid, on-the-job training program covering branch operations and management, with a path to promotion to Branch Manager. Promotion typically requires relocation; a full relocation package is provided for moves more than 50 miles. The ABM helps customers meet their financial goals by identifying lending needs, recommending consumer loan and voluntary product solutions, explaining lending services, helping customers through loan applications, and making payment reminder calls when needed. The role also supports branch operations and management, including loan evaluation and risk analysis, credit decisions, loan closings, insurance claims, recruiting and training, and implementing plans to meet sales goals while supporting company values and a positive customer experience. This is a 100% onsite position. Compensation is a competitive salary of $45,000 per year paid hourly, plus uncapped monthly incentive bonus pay that averages $8,000 annually. The company describes this as an entry-level financial services opportunity with advancement opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; ideal majors include Business, Finance, Sales, or a related field.
Professional demeanor, positive attitude, and strong communication and customer relations skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team 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 history and credit history and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Ability to meet eligibility requirements 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 identify opportunities to originate new loan business.
Listen to customers’ needs and recommend suitable consumer loan and voluntary product solutions.
Educate customers about consumer lending services, credit improvement, and debt consolidation.
Assist customers with 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.

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) 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.
Uncapped monthly incentive bonus pay.
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.