Assistant Branch Manager - Sales Manager Trainee

Entry-level financial services position with a clear path to management. This role earns a competitive salary of $45,000 per year (paid hourly), plus an uncapped monthly bonus averaging $8,000 annually.

About the role

We give you all the tools to succeed and grow into a Branch Manager position. As an entry-level Assistant Branch Manager (ABM), you will complete an 18–24 month on-the-job paid training program to learn branch operations and management. After training, you will be assigned your own branch to manage, with full relocation support provided for promotion to Branch Manager.

Your main focus is helping customers meet their financial goals. You will originate new loan business by contacting current and potential customers, understanding their needs, and recommending consumer loan and voluntary product solutions. You will educate customers on lending services, assist with loan applications, and handle payment reminders.

Additional responsibilities include evaluating loan applications, performing risk analysis, making credit decisions, administering loan closings, processing insurance claims, and assisting the Branch Manager with recruiting, training, and sales goal planning.

This position is 100% onsite.

About Republic Finance

For over 70 years, we’ve helped customers meet personal finance goals through consumer loans, flexible lending options, and exceptional service. We serve over 300,000 customers across 250+ communities in the U.S. and continue expanding into new states annually.

Our Core Values—focusing on Our Team, Our Customers, and Our Performance—guide everything we do. We tailor lending options to individual needs and give back to communities through volunteer efforts, food drives, school supply drives, and an annual fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

We offer a bright future with clear career paths, growth opportunities, and a supportive culture. Employees are rewarded with competitive pay, performance bonuses, and a benefits package that values their contributions.

Responsibilities

• Originate new loan business by engaging current and potential customers.
• Listen to customer needs and recommend consumer loan and voluntary product solutions.
• Educate customers on lending services, 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 sales goals.
• Ensure an outstanding customer experience while promoting company core values.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Business, Finance, Sales, or related field preferred).
• 1+ years of customer-facing sales experience (retail, goal-oriented, or incentive-based preferred but not required).
• Professional demeanor, positive attitude, and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, auto insurance, and a satisfactory driving record.
• Must meet eligibility for insurance licensing (based on state criminal background check).
• Willingness and ability to relocate for promotion to Branch Manager (full relocation package provided for moves over 50 miles).
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and meet acceptable standards for criminal and credit history.

Benefits

• 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.
• Company-provided life insurance and long-term disability.
• Short-term disability coverage.
• 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, including an annual fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
• Monthly incentive bonus pay.
• Internal promotion opportunities.

Pay

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