Assistant Branch Manager - Sales Manager Trainee

Republic Finance, LLC is hiring an entry-level Assistant Branch Manager (Sales Manager Trainee) in Wichita Falls, TX. This is a structured, paid 18 to 24 month on-the-job training program designed to support your development and prepare you for advancement into a Branch Manager role.

Role Summary

The Assistant Branch Manager position combines consumer lending sales with branch support responsibilities. You will help customers move forward with their financial goals, originate new consumer loan business, and assist with key branch activities including recruiting and training. The role also includes developing and executing plans aligned with sales goals and the company’s core values, while maintaining an outstanding customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support customers in reaching their financial goals.
• Proactively pursue new loan business by contacting current and potential customers, listening to understand needs, and recommending appropriate consumer loan and voluntary product solutions.
• Educate customers on consumer lending services, including strategies to improve credit and consolidate debt.
• Assist customers through the loan application process and complete payment reminder calls as needed.
• Evaluate loan applications and perform risk analysis.
• Make credit decisions and administer loan closings.
• Process insurance claims.
• Assist the Branch Manager with recruiting and training.
• Develop and implement plans to meet sales goals while promoting core values and ensuring an outstanding customer experience.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required. Ideal majors include Business, Finance, Sales, or a related field.
• Professional demeanor, positive attitude, and strong communication and customer relations skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced environment, including the ability to navigate priorities.
• Proficiency with Windows and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, auto insurance, and a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to meet acceptable standards for criminal background history and credit history, and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to meet 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 insurance.
• Willingness and ability to relocate for promotion into a Branch Manager role.
• Full relocation package is provided for moves more than 50 miles.

Schedule and Location

• Location: Wichita Falls, TX
• Work setting: 100% onsite

Compensation

• Salary: $45,000 per year (paid hourly)
• Monthly bonus: uncapped monthly bonus averaging $8,000 annually

Training and Career Path

• 18 to 24 month on-the-job paid training program
• Promotion to Branch Manager typically requires relocation
• A full relocation package is provided when ABMs are promoted to Branch Managers

Benefits

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) to start plus 1 additional personal day
• 401k with employer match
• Company provided Life Insurance & Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program with 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 promotions

Tools and Platforms

• Windows
• Microsoft Office Suite
• LinkedIn Learning

Education

• Bachelor’s degree