Assistant Branch Manager - Sales Manager Trainee

Republic Finance, LLC•Auburn, AL

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Branch Manager (ABM) is an entry-level financial services role with a 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 employee is assigned a branch to manage; promotion to Branch Manager 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 originating loan business, understanding customer needs, recommending consumer loans and voluntary products, educating customers about lending services and credit improvement, supporting loan applications, and making payment reminder calls. The ABM also evaluates loan applications, performs risk analysis, makes credit decisions, administers loan closings, and processes insurance claims. The employee assists the Branch Manager with recruiting, training, and developing and implementing sales plans while promoting company values and supporting a strong customer experience. This position is 100% onsite.

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 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 the company's 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 a Branch Manager role.

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 and originate new loan business.
Listen to customers' needs and recommend appropriate consumer loan and voluntary product solutions.
Educate customers about consumer lending services, credit improvement, and debt consolidation.
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 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

Competitive salary of $45,000 per year, paid hourly.
Uncapped monthly bonus; the posting says it averages $8,000 annually.
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.
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 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.