Assistant Branch Manager - Sales Manager Trainee

Republic Finance, LLC•Colonial Heights, VA

4d•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, ABMs are assigned their own branch to manage following promotion to Branch Manager; promotion typically requires relocation, and 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, contacting current and potential customers, understanding their needs, and recommending consumer loan and voluntary insurance product solutions. The role also involves educating customers about consumer lending services, credit improvement, and debt consolidation; guiding customers through loan applications; and making payment reminder calls when needed. Additional duties include evaluating loan applications, conducting risk analysis, making credit decisions, administering loan closings, processing insurance claims, and assisting the Branch Manager with recruiting and training. The ABM also helps develop and implement plans to meet sales goals while promoting company core values and delivering an outstanding customer experience. This is a 100% onsite position.

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 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.
Ability to meet state insurance licensing eligibility requirements 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 new loan business.
Listen to customers' needs and recommend suitable consumer loan and voluntary insurance product solutions.
Educate customers about consumer lending services, improving credit, and consolidating debt.
Guide 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

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 and long-term disability.
Short-term disability.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential mental health support.
Monthly incentive bonus pay and regular bonuses.
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.
Professional offices with a friendly team environment.
Internal promotions.