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 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 upon promotion to Branch Manager, which typically requires relocation; a full relocation package is provided for moves over 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 guiding them through applications. The ABM also supports branch operations and assists the Branch Manager with recruiting, training, and plans to achieve sales goals while upholding company values and providing a strong customer experience. Compensation is $45,000 per year, paid hourly, plus an uncapped monthly bonus that averages $8,000 annually. The position offers benefits including insurance coverage, paid time off, a retirement plan with employer match, disability coverage, and professional development resources.
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 while managing priorities.
- Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, auto insurance, and a satisfactory driving record.
- Meet acceptable standards for criminal background and credit history and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
- Meet eligibility requirements for insurance licensing to sell voluntary insurance products; eligibility is based on a state department of insurance criminal background check.
- 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 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 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
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program with confidential mental health support
- Monthly incentive bonus pay
- Relocation assistance, including a full relocation package for moves over 50 miles for promotion to Branch Manager
- Access to LinkedIn Learning’s library of 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 promotions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
