Branch Manager Trainee I

Lendmark Financial Services LLC; Vidalia (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k)

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Critical care insurance

Auto insurance

Home insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Lendmark Financial Services LLC in Georgia is launching a Trainee program designed to develop future branch managers as the company grows. Phase I covers the basics of consumer finance and branch operations, with expectations to contribute as a producer and build merchant relationships.

Upon completing Phase I, trainees must relocate within 45 miles of multiple branch locations, may travel overnight, and pursue Phase II through demonstrated performance and required certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• Relocation within 45 miles of surrounding branches and travel may be required.
• Candidates must complete both training phases and meet production goals.

Responsibilities

• Learn consumer finance basics and branch operations in Phase I.
• Develop client relationships and conduct a learning production plan.
• Pass licensing requirements for non-credit products.
• Relocate upon Phase I completion and progress to Phase II.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Relocation willingness

Team player

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook/Office 365

Job description

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:

Phase I : Consists of learning the basics of the consumer finance industry, this will include all phases of the branch operation.

During Phase I, Trainees are expected to learn the following competencies:

• 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

In addition to learning the competencies listed above, Trainees are expected to be a fully contributing individual producer on the branch team. This consists of 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, meet all state licensing requirements regarding the sale of Lendmark’s available non-credit products, develop business relationships with merchants and establish a financing program with a requisite number of merchants each month and complete independent study requirements associated with the Manager Training Program.

After completion of all self-study assignments, review of individual production requirements, Trainees may be considered for acceptance into Phase II.

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.

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.

• medical, dental, vision benefits
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• long‑term disability
• tuition assistance
• employee assistance program

We also offer optional benefits such as critical care, auto, home and pet insurance as well as other ancillary insurance options.

• critical care
• auto
• home
• pet insurance
• other ancillary insurance options