Assistant Branch Manager - Sales Manager Trainee

Republic Finance, LLC is hiring an Assistant Branch Manager to join an 18 to 24 month, paid on-the-job training program that leads to branch leadership. Based in Montgomery, AL and 100% onsite, this role combines customer-focused lending support with the coaching and performance needed to move into a Branch Manager position.

As a Sales Manager Trainee, you will work alongside branch leadership to learn how consumer loan origination, credit evaluation, and customer experience come together to drive results. The position is designed to build capability, confidence, and the skills required to manage a branch and meet sales goals.

What You’ll Do

• Seek opportunities to originate new loan business by reaching out to current and potential customers, listening to needs, and recommending suitable consumer loan and voluntary product solutions.
• Educate customers on Republic Finance consumer lending services, including ways to improve credit and consolidate debt.
• Support customers through the loan application process and place 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.
• Help develop and implement plans to meet sales goals while promoting core values and ensuring an outstanding customer experience.

Training and Career Path

• Complete an 18–24 month paid on-the-job training program.
• Progress into managing a branch and originating consumer loan business to meet sales goals.
• Willingness and ability to relocate for promotion into a Branch Manager role is required; a full relocation package is provided for moves more than 50 miles.

Compensation

• $45,000 per year, paid hourly.
• Monthly incentive bonus pay, with an average of $8,000 annually (uncapped monthly bonus).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; ideal majors include Business, Finance, Sales, or a related field.
• Professional demeanor with a positive attitude, strong communication, and customer relations skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment while managing changing priorities.
• Proficiency with Windows and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, auto insurance, and a satisfactory driving record.
• Must meet acceptable standards for criminal background history and credit history, and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to meet insurance licensing eligibility requirements to sell voluntary insurance products, based on a criminal background check conducted by the state’s department of insurance.
• Preferred: 1 year or more of customer-facing sales experience (retail sales, goal-oriented, incentive based) is preferred, but not required.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) to start + 1 additional personal day
• 401k + 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

Tech and Tools

• Windows
• Microsoft Office Suite
• LinkedIn Learning