Assistant Branch Manager - Sales Manager Trainee

Republic Finance, LLC•Anniston, 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 ABM is assigned a branch to manage following promotion; 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 their financial goals by originating loan business, understanding customer needs, recommending consumer loans and voluntary products, educating customers about lending services, and assisting with applications and payment reminders. The ABM also supports branch operations and management, including assessing loan applications, risk analysis, credit decisions, loan closings, insurance claims, recruiting and training, and plans to achieve sales goals while promoting company values and a strong customer experience. The position is 100% onsite. Compensation is $45,000 per year, paid hourly, plus an uncapped monthly bonus that averages $8,000 annually. The posting also describes regular bonuses and a benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; preferred 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.
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 new loan business.
Listen to customers’ needs and recommend suitable consumer loan and voluntary product solutions.
Educate customers about consumer lending services, including 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; the posting notes the match is after one year in the overview.
Company-provided life insurance.
Long-term disability coverage.
Short-term disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential mental health support.
Monthly incentive bonus pay and regular bonuses.
Relocation assistance, including a full relocation 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 promotions.