Bilingual Assistant Branch Manager - Sales Manager Trainee

Republic Finance, LLC • Harlingen, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Branch Manager is an entry-level financial services role with an 18–24 month paid, on-the-job training program covering branch operations and management, designed to prepare employees for promotion to Branch Manager. Promotion typically requires relocation; a full relocation package is provided for moves of more than 50 miles.

The role focuses on helping customers meet their financial goals by identifying opportunities for new loan business, understanding customer needs, recommending consumer loans and voluntary products, and educating customers about lending services, credit improvement, and debt consolidation. The Assistant Branch Manager also guides customers through loan applications and makes payment reminder calls when needed.

The position supports branch operations by evaluating loan applications, performing risk analysis, making credit decisions, administering loan closings, and processing insurance claims. It also assists the Branch Manager with recruiting and training, developing and implementing plans to meet sales goals, promoting company core values, and delivering an outstanding customer experience. The position is 100% onsite.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; ideal majors include Business, Finance, Sales, or a related field.
• Professional demeanor and positive attitude.
• 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.
• Willingness and ability to relocate for promotion to Branch Manager; a full relocation package is provided for moves more than 50 miles.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of customer-facing sales experience, such as retail sales or goal-oriented, incentive-based sales.
• Spanish-speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Contact current and potential customers to identify opportunities to originate new loan business.
• Listen to customers’ needs and recommend appropriate consumer loan and voluntary product solutions.
• Educate customers on consumer lending services, credit improvement, and debt consolidation.
• Help 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 ensuring 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 averaging $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 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.
• Monthly incentive bonus pay.
• Internal promotions.

What This Job Offers

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