Manager In Training

WAC-GA World Finance Company of Georgia, LLC; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager in Training to prepare for a leadership role. This exciting position combines hands-on experience with structured training, equipping you with essential skills for success. You'll assist in branch operations, mentor teams, and ensure top-tier customer service. With a strong emphasis on internal promotions and a supportive culture, this role offers a pathway to leadership while making a positive impact on the community. Join a team that values growth, teamwork, and customer success, and unlock your potential in a rewarding career.

Benefits

Matched 401K

Paid Holidays

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Volunteer Hours

Work-Life Balance

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.
• Experience in consumer finance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Branch Manager in daily operations.
• Mentor and manage branches needing support and motivation.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Customer Service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

World Finance, winner of the Top Workplaces USA award four years in a row, helps customers meet their financial needs and unlock their financial good.

Position: Manager in Training (MIT)

The MIT role is designed to prepare you for a leadership position within World Finance. Over several weeks, the program combines hands-on experience with structured virtual training to equip you with the skills, knowledge, and experience necessary to transition into a Branch Manager role.

Base Pay: $35,500 - $43,000

What You’ll Do

• Participate in an extensive virtual and on-the-job MIT training program.
• Assist the Branch Manager in branch operations.
• Mentor and manage branches needing extra help, guidance, support, and motivation.
• Coach branch teams on customer communication of all products – loans, taxes, etc.
• Train and empower team members in company-specific skills, policies, and operations.
• Travel frequently from your base branch to neighboring branches.
• Successfully graduate from the MIT program to a full-time Branch Manager role at a World Finance location.
• Provide top-tier service, assisting customers with questions, concerns, and product availability.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships and foster a community within your branch.
• Manage branch solvency: asset control, credit extension, follow-up, and handling past due accounts.
• Approve and close all new loans and loan increases; assist team members in closing loans.
• Thoughtfully sell new & existing World products to meet customer financial needs.

Why Choose World?

"World Finance is one of the best companies you could work for. They take great care of their employees and customers alike. The culture, that feeling of being part of a huge family across the country, is what it's like working for World. The benefits and competitive pay are hard to beat: matched 401K, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time. They typically promote from within — I've been with the company 4+ years and have seen numerous opportunities for advancement." – Branch Manager

• We promote from within, encouraging upward growth including profit sharing.
• Opportunities available across 16 states with branches and operations nationwide.
• 80% of leadership roles are filled through internal promotions.
• Premium pay for the Manager in Training role.
• Paid volunteer hours each year.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance available to full-time team members after 30 days.
• Paid holidays, sick days, vacation, and a 401(k) plan with company match.
• Work-life balance prioritized to ensure you’re home for dinner.
• Join a team with strong values, community, and a sense of belonging.
• Make a positive impact on the lives of team members and customers.

Experience That Will Impress Us

• A competitive spirit eager to WIN.
• Ability to uplift, educate, and motivate others.
• Willingness to evolve and embrace new challenges.
• Team-player mindset, assessing strengths and leaning into them.
• Self-leadership, problem-solving skills, and multitasking ability.
• Effective communication skills and a big-picture mindset.
• Understanding and handling of loan documents.
• Experience in consumer finance is a plus.

About World

Since 1962, World Finance has helped millions unlock their financial potential through services like personal loans and tax preparation. Based in Greenville, SC, and with over 1,000 branches in 16 states, we are committed to community, teamwork, and customer success. Our goal is to help customers thrive by improving their credit and expanding their opportunities.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties at any time.

World Acceptance Corporation is an equal opportunity employer, providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination based on any protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.