Assistant Branch Manager - Sales Manager Trainee

Overview & Responsibilities

Are you looking for an entry‑level position with a clear path to management? Do you want to be part of a growing financial services company that rewards performance and gives back to its community? If so, read on!

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.

We are 100% onsite.

We have helped our customers meet their personal finance goals for more than 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 into new states each year.

Our core values focus on Our Team, Our Customers, and Our Performance. We dedicate ourselves to serving customers, providing lending options that fit their needs, and giving back to communities. Company‑wide philanthropic efforts include volunteer opportunities, food drives, back‑to‑school drives, and an annual fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

We offer a bright future for employees, clear career paths, many growth opportunities, a supportive culture, great benefits, competitive pay, and regular performance rewards.

As an entry‑level ABM you will complete an 18‑24 month paid training program to learn branch operations and management. After training you will manage an assigned branch. Promotion to Branch Manager typically requires relocation, but we provide a full relocation package when we promote ABMs.

Your main focus is helping customers meet financial goals. You actively seek opportunities to originate new loan business by contacting customers, listening to their needs, and recommending the best products. You educate customers on consumer lending services, credit improvement, and debt consolidation. You assist throughout the loan application process and make payment reminder calls as needed.

You handle tasks contributing to branch success, including evaluating loan applications, performing risk analysis, making credit decisions, administering loan closings, and processing insurance claims. You assist the Branch Manager with recruiting, training, and developing plans to meet sales goals while promoting core values and ensuring an outstanding customer experience.

Opportunity to grow into Branch Manager with relocation support and internal promotion.

• Bachelor's degree required. Ideal majors:
  Business, Finance, Sales or related field.
• 1 year or more of customer facing sales experience (e.g., retail sales) preferred but not required.
• 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 navigate priorities.
• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, auto insurance, and satisfactory driving record.
• Meet acceptable standards for criminal background, credit history, and pass a pre‑employment drug screen.
• Ability to meet eligibility requirements for insurance licensing to sell voluntary insurance products.
• Willingness and ability to relocate for promotion to Branch Manager. Full relocation package for moves more than 50 miles.

If you would be right for this entry‑level job with a clear path to management, we encourage you to apply.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 15 days of paid time off (PTO) to start + 1 additional personal day.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Life insurance and long‑term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program – confidential mental health support.
• Access to Linked In 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.
• Monthly incentive bonus pay.
• Internal promotions.

Republic Finance, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in employment opportunities and benefits. Republic Finance, LLC maintains a drug‑free workplace.