Assistant Branch Manager - Sales Manager Trainee

Republic Finance, LLC • Groveport, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Branch Manager (ABM) is an entry-level financial services role with a pathway to Branch Manager. The position includes an 18–24 month paid, on-the-job training program covering branch operations and management. After training, ABMs may be assigned their own branch; promotion to Branch Manager typically requires relocation, with a full relocation package provided for moves more than 50 miles.

The role focuses on helping customers meet financial goals by originating loan business, understanding customer needs, recommending consumer loans and voluntary products, educating customers about lending services and credit improvement, assisting with applications, and making payment reminder calls. The ABM also evaluates loan applications, performs risk analysis, makes credit decisions, administers loan closings, processes insurance claims, and assists the Branch Manager with recruiting, training, sales planning, and delivering an outstanding customer experience.

This is a 100% onsite position. Compensation is $45,000 per year, paid hourly, plus uncapped monthly bonus pay that averages $8,000 annually. The listed benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, a 401(k) with employer match, disability coverage, relocation assistance, professional development resources, and other programs.

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 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’s department of insurance.
• Willingness and ability to relocate for promotion to Branch Manager.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 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 loan business and understand their financial needs.
• Recommend consumer loan and voluntary product solutions suited to customers’ needs.
• Educate customers about consumer lending services, 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 while promoting company core values.
• Help ensure an outstanding customer experience and contribute to branch success.

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) with employer match; the overview states the match begins after one year.
• Company-provided life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
• Short-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential mental health support.
• Uncapped monthly incentive bonus pay; the overview says the average is $8,000 annually.
• Relocation assistance, including a full package for promotion-related moves more than 50 miles.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level