Assistant Branch Manager - Sales Manager Trainee

Republic Finance, LLC•Columbia, SC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Republic Finance is hiring an entry-level Assistant Branch Manager (ABM) for an onsite financial services role with a career path to Branch Manager. The position includes an 18–24 month paid, on-the-job training program covering branch operations and management. After training, ABMs are assigned their own branch to manage upon promotion to Branch Manager. Promotion typically requires relocation; a full relocation package is provided for moves of more than 50 miles. The ABM helps customers meet their financial goals by originating loan business, understanding customer needs, recommending consumer loan and voluntary product solutions, and educating customers about lending services, credit improvement, and debt consolidation. The role also supports branch operations and management, including loan application evaluation, risk analysis, credit decisions, loan closings, insurance claims, recruiting and training, and planning to meet sales goals while upholding company values and customer service standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; 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 a team member 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.
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

Contact current and potential customers to originate new loan business.
Listen to customers' needs and recommend appropriate consumer loan and voluntary product solutions.
Educate customers about consumer lending services, improving credit, and consolidating debt.
Assist customers with 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 and delivering an outstanding customer experience.
Complete an 18–24 month paid on-the-job training program in branch operations and management, with a path to promotion to Branch Manager.

Benefits

Competitive salary of $45,000 per year, paid hourly.
Uncapped monthly bonus; the posting says it averages $8,000 annually.
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; the overview specifies the match begins after one year.
Company-provided life insurance.
Long-term disability coverage.
Short-term disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential mental health support.
Relocation assistance, including a full relocation package for moves of more than 50 miles for promotion to Branch Manager.
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.
Monthly incentive bonus pay.
Internal promotion opportunities.