Assistant Branch Manager - Sales Manager Trainee

About the role

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. As an Assistant Branch Manager, you will go through an 18–24 month on-the-job paid training program to learn all aspects of branch operations and management, with a clear path to promotion to Branch Manager (typically requiring relocation, for which a full relocation package is provided for moves over 50 miles). Your main focus is helping customers meet their financial goals by originating new loan business, educating them on consumer lending services, and guiding them through the loan application process.

About Republic Finance

Republic Finance has helped customers meet personal finance goals for more than 70 years, providing consumer loans, flexible lending options, and customer service to over 300,000 customers across more than 250 communities in the US. Core values center on Team, Customers, and Performance. The company participates in philanthropic efforts including volunteer opportunities, food drives, back-to-school drives, and an annual fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The culture emphasizes career growth, internal promotion, and a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Actively seek opportunities to originate new loan business by contacting 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
• Evaluate loan applications, perform risk analysis, and make credit decisions
• Administer loan closings and process insurance claims
• Assist the Branch Manager with recruiting, training, and developing/implementing plans to meet sales goals
• Promote core values and ensure an outstanding customer experience

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required (ideal majors: Business, Finance, Sales, or related field)
• 1+ year of customer-facing sales experience (retail, 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 satisfactory driving record
• Must 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 (based on state department of insurance background check)
• Willingness and ability to relocate for promotion into a Branch Manager role (full relocation package provided for moves over 50 miles)

Pay

$45,000 per year base salary (paid hourly) plus an uncapped monthly bonus averaging $8,000 annually.

Schedule

100% onsite position.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
• 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) to start plus 1 additional personal day
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match after one year
• Company-provided life insurance and long-term disability
• Short-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (confidential mental health support)
• Relocation assistance
• Access to LinkedIn Learning's library of 10,000+ professional development courses
• Employee of the Month Program
• Philanthropic support for multiple charities including annual St. Jude Children's Research Hospital drive
• Professional offices with friendly team environment
• Monthly incentive bonus pay
• Internal promotions