Assistant Branch Manager - Sales Manager Trainee

Overview

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, please read on!

This entry-level financial services position earns a competitive salary of $42,000 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.

If this sounds like the right opportunity in the financial services industry for you, apply to be an Assistant Branch Manager today!

About Republic Finance

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 are proud to serve over 300,000 customers in more than 250 communities throughout the US, and we continue to expand into new states each year. Our core values focus on Our Team, Our Customers, and Our Performance.

We identify lending options that fit each of our customers’ unique needs and are dedicated to giving back to our communities through philanthropic efforts such as volunteer opportunities, food drives, back-to-school drives, and an annual fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Our growing company offers a bright future for our employees. We work to provide a clear career path and many growth opportunities for all team members. Our supportive culture emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and recognizing performance with competitive pay and benefits.

A Day in the Life of an Assistant Branch Manager (ABM)

We provide tools to help you succeed and grow into a Branch Manager position. As an entry-level ABM, you will go through an 18–24 month on-the-job paid training program to learn branch operations and management. Promotion to Branch Manager typically requires relocation, but we provide a full relocation package when we promote ABMs to Branch Managers.

Your main focus is helping customers meet their financial goals. You will originate loan business by contacting current and potential customers, listening to their needs, and recommending the best consumer loan and voluntary product solutions. You will educate customers on our consumer lending services, including how to improve credit and consolidate debt, assist with the loan application process, and make payment reminder calls as needed.

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

If you enjoy digging in to get the job done and seeing your hard work contribute to branch growth and internal advancement opportunities, this role is your gateway to success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required. Ideal majors include Business, Finance, Sales, or related field.
• 1 year or more of customer-facing sales experience is preferred but not required.
• Professional demeanor, positive attitude, strong communication and customer relations skills.
• Ability to work well independently, as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment and effectively 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 history, credit history, and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to meet the eligibility requirements for insurance licensing to sell voluntary insurance products; eligibility is based on a criminal background check conducted by the state’s department of…