Branch Manager Trainee I

Lendmark Financial Services LLC; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k)

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Critical care

Auto insurance

Home insurance

Pet insurance

Other ancillary insurance options

Job summary

Lendmark Financial Services LLC seeks candidates for a two-phase Trainee Program designed to develop future branch managers. Trainees must be willing to relocate after Phase I and commit to program requirements. Local travel and relocation within several branches are expected.

The program emphasizes consumer finance basics, credit and non-credit products, and sales alongside providing client service. Internal candidates must submit a separate request for acceptance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• College degree preferred.
• No more than 2 years consumer finance industry work experience.
• Willingness to relocate within 45 miles and travel overnight.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and Windows/web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Generate a requisite number of loans monthly.
• Service the assigned portion of the branch's consumer loan portfolio.
• Meet state licensing requirements for non-credit products.
• Develop business relationships with merchants.
• Establish financing programs with merchants monthly.
• Complete independent study for Manager Training Phase I.
• Relocation commitment required after Phase I.
• Internal candidates must submit a separate written request.

Skills

Communication skills

Relocation willingness

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows OS & web apps

Job description

At Lendmark Financial Services, we believe the success of our company is specifically attributable to the quality of our employees and their commitment to our customers. We value each customer and understand that people want to do business with people who care. That's one way we differ from our competitors. We are proud of what we as a team have accomplished. We will always strive for improvement, our motto since day one has been "Success is the only option."

Lendmark Financial Services offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees and dependents that includes medical, dental, vision benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), life insurance, long-term disability, tuition assistance and an employee assistance program. We also offer optional benefits such as critical care, auto, home and pet insurance as well as other ancillary insurance options.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision benefits
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Critical care
• Auto
• Home
• Pet
• Other ancillary insurance options

Summary

The purpose of this program is to develop future branch managers to fill openings as a result of growth, acquisition and turnover. The training program consists of two phases. Upon completion of Phase I, Trainees must be willing to relocate. A signed commitment is required.

Major Duties / Responsibilities

• Consumer finance basics
• Credit and non-credit products
• Fundamentals of credit extension
• Collection basics and account servicing
• Bankruptcy basics
• Providing client service
• Internal and external business development including sales

• Generating a requisite number of loans monthly
• Servicing an assigned portion of the branch's consumer loan portfolio to protect Lendmark investment against potential losses
• Meeting all state licensing requirements regarding the sale of Lendmark's available non-credit products
• Developing business relationships with merchants
• Establishing a financing program with a requisite number of merchants each month
• Completing independent study requirements associated with the Manager Training Program
• Upon completion of Phase I, Trainees must be willing to relocate
• A signed commitment is required

Basic Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required
• College degree preferred
• No more than 2 years consumer finance industry work experience
• Applicants must be able to relocate within 45 miles or surrounding 4 to 6 branch locations and have the availability to travel overnight
• Extended periods of overnight travel may be required
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be competent in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook/Office 365
• Must be familiar with Windows operating systems, web-based applications and internet protocol
• Internal candidates only: Applicants must submit a separate written request for acceptance into this program
• Internal Candidates must have EE rating on last Performance Evaluation (no exceptions)

Preferred / Desired Qualifications

• College degree
• Industry-related experience
• Bilingual, Spanish/English
• Ability to relocate

Compensation

• The salary range for this position is competitive based on the job duties as well as the specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experience of the selected candidate.
• This position is eligible for Quarterly Incentive compensation based on individual and company performance guidelines.

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Ability to travel, occasionally overnight

If you are interested in a fast paced, high growth, team oriented and great culture environment, you'll enjoy a career with us! Since 1996, with over 25 years of personalized lending, Lendmark Financial Services has been serving the personal lending needs of customers underserved by traditional banks. Today, with over 500 branches in 24 states from coast to coast, Lendmark continues to grow with superior, reliable and consistent financial services that make a difference in people’s lives.