Assistant Branch Manager - Sales Manager Trainee

About the role

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

Republic Finance has helped customers meet personal finance goals for over 70 years, providing consumer loans, flexible lending options, and incomparable customer service, serving over 300,000 customers in more than 250 communities across the US. Our core values focus on Our Team, Our Customers, and Our Performance, and we are committed to philanthropy through volunteer opportunities, food drives, back-to-school drives, and an annual fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Participate in an 18‑24 month on‑the‑job paid training program to learn branch operations and management.
• After training, manage your own branch (promotion to Branch Manager typically requires relocation; a full relocation package is provided).
• Help customers meet their financial goals by originating new loan business through contact with current and potential customers.
• Listen to understand customer needs and 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 and make payment reminder calls when needed.
• Evaluate loan applications, perform risk analysis, make credit decisions, administer loan closings, and process insurance claims.
• Assist the Branch Manager with recruiting and training staff.
• Develop and implement plans to meet sales goals while promoting core values and ensuring an outstanding customer experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; ideal majors include Business, Finance, Sales or related field.
• 1+ year of customer‑facing sales experience (e.g., retail sales, goal‑oriented, incentive‑based) preferred but not required.
• Professional demeanor, positive attitude, strong communication and customer relations skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member in a fast‑paced environment, successfully navigating 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 history, credit history, and pass a pre‑employment drug screen.
• Ability to meet eligibility requirements for insurance licensing to sell voluntary insurance products (eligibility based on state department of insurance criminal background check).
• Willingness and ability to relocate for promotion into a Branch Manager role.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution.
• 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) to start + 1 additional personal day.
• 401(k) plan with company match after one year.
• Company‑provided life insurance and long‑term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program – confidential mental health support.
• 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.
• Monthly incentive bonus pay.
• Internal promotion opportunities.

Pay

Salary: $45,000 per year (paid hourly). Uncapped monthly bonus averaging $8,000 annually.