Assistant Branch Manager - Sales Manager Trainee
About The Position
Republic Finance is hiring an entry-level Assistant Branch Manager (ABM) for a financial services role with a path to Branch Manager. The position is 100% onsite and 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. Promotion to Branch Manager typically requires relocation; the company provides a full relocation package for moves of more than 50 miles. The role focuses on helping customers meet financial goals by developing loan business, understanding customer needs, recommending consumer loan and voluntary insurance products, explaining lending services, and assisting with applications and payments. The ABM also supports branch operations and management, including loan evaluations, risk analysis, credit decisions, loan closings, insurance claims, recruiting, training, and plans to achieve sales goals and deliver a strong customer experience. Compensation is $45,000 per year, paid hourly, plus an uncapped monthly bonus that averages $8,000 annually. Benefits include insurance, paid time off, retirement matching, disability coverage, professional development resources, and other programs.
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 part of a team in a fast-paced environment while managing 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 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 originate new loan business.
- Listen to customers’ needs and recommend suitable consumer loan and voluntary insurance product solutions.
- Educate customers about consumer lending services, including ways to improve credit and consolidate debt.
- Guide customers through the loan application process and make payment reminder calls when needed.
- Evaluate loan applications, conduct risk analysis, 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, with the opportunity to manage a branch after training.
Benefits
- 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
- Company-provided life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Short-term disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program with confidential mental health support
- Uncapped monthly incentive bonus pay
- Relocation assistance, including a full relocation package for promotion moves of 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
- Internal promotion opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
