Bilingual Assistant Branch Manager - Sales Manager Trainee (Spanish)

Republic Finance, LLC • Baytown, TX

15h • Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level financial services position earns a competitive salary of $45,000 per year (paid hourly), plus an uncapped monthly bonus that averages $8,000 annually. In addition, we offer amazing benefits and perks, including health, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution as well as paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match after one year, regular bonuses, relocation assistance, and short and long-term disability. Republic Finance has helped customers meet their personal finance goals for over 70 years by providing a variety of consumer loans, flexible lending options, and incomparable customer service. We serve over 300,000 customers in more than 250 communities throughout the US and continue to expand. Our Core Values focus on Our Team, Our Customers, and Our Performance. We are dedicated to serving our customers and giving back to our communities through various philanthropic efforts. Our growing company offers a bright future with a clear career path and growth opportunities. We provide a supportive culture, great benefits, competitive pay, and reward performance. This role is 100% onsite. As an entry-level Assistant Branch Manager (ABM), you will go through an 18-24 month on-the-job paid training program to learn branch operations and management, with the goal of promotion to Branch Manager. Promotion typically requires relocation, for which a full relocation package is provided. Your main focus is helping customers meet their financial goals by originating new loan business, contacting customers, understanding their needs, and recommending solutions. You will educate customers on lending services, assist with loan applications, and make payment reminder calls. You will also handle tasks such as evaluating loan applications, performing risk analysis, making credit decisions, administering loan closings, and processing insurance claims. You will assist the Branch Manager with recruiting, training, developing and implementing plans to meet sales goals, promoting core values, and ensuring an outstanding customer experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required (ideal majors include Business, Finance, Sales or related field).
• Professional demeanor, positive attitude, strong communication and customer relations skills.
• Ability to work well 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, and auto insurance, and a satisfactory driving record.
• Must meet acceptable standards for criminal background history and credit history.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to meet eligibility requirements for insurance licensing.
• Willingness and ability to relocate for promotion into a Branch Manager role.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year or more of customer-facing sales experience (i.e. retail sales, goal-oriented, incentive based) is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Originate new loan business by contacting current and potential customers.
• Understand customer needs to recommend the best consumer loan and voluntary product solutions.
• Educate customers on consumer lending services, including credit improvement and debt consolidation.
• Assist customers through the loan application process.
• Make payment reminder calls.
• Evaluate loan applications.
• Perform risk analysis.
• Make credit decisions.
• Administer loan closings.
• Process insurance claims.
• Assist the Branch Manager with recruiting and training.
• Develop and implement plans to meet sales goals.
• Promote core values.
• Ensure an outstanding customer experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $45,000 per year (paid hourly)
• Uncapped monthly bonus (averages $8,000 annually)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
• 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) to start + 1 additional personal day
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match after one year
• Regular bonuses
• Relocation assistance (full package for moves over 50 miles)
• Short and long-term disability
• Access to LinkedIn Learning's library of 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
• Employee Assistance Program - Confidential mental health support
• Company provided Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

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