Finance & Insurance Manager

Leading power sports dealership in Southern California is looking for a Finance Manager with experience in the Auto or Power sports Industry. This dealership has a reputation built on quality work, and we are in search of hiring a like-minded individual. Candidates must be honest, self-driven, results-oriented, with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on the highest of customer service standards. This is your chance to join a team who is leading the industry with our fun, friendly work environment and offering fantastic income opportunities to the right candidate.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Acquire vehicle financing to customers and providing them with a thorough explanation of aftermarket products and extended warranties and a complete explanation of manufacturer and dealership service procedures and policies.
• Seeking new lending institutions and maintaining good working relationships to secure competitive interest rates and financing programs.
• Processing financing and leasing deals accurately and securing approval through financial sources to secure approval and through the proper federal, state and corporate channels.
• Understanding and complying with federal, state and local regulations that affect the Vehicle Sales and Finance departments.
• Maintain a process with the Sales department that will ensure all new sales are referred to the Finance Department.
• Uses selling techniques to establish value in the products (Features, Advantages, Benefits)
• Train and provide the sales team with information regarding the benefits of the dealerships financing and extended service programs.
• Providing effective communication throughout the Finance & Sales department as well as inter-departmentally.
• Monitor funding list and maintaining status is always current.
• Process and organize all documents required for dealership compliance and funding as listed on the Business Office checklist.
• Abide by all dealership policies pertaining to the department including general housekeeping.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with all other managers, employees and departments

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to meet deadlines
• Minimum 5+ motorsports industry experience. Additionally, the ability to manage and motivate salespeople is necessary.
• Required to maintain the profitability of their department while controlling expenses and retaining customer satisfaction.
• Creative problem solving skills with the ability to think strategically and act tactically.
• Highly organized with ability to multi-task across multiple projects; excellent project management skills and attention to detail.
• Management personnel require strong, excellent verbal & communication skills to deal with customers, employees, and vendor.
• Ability to work well under pressure in fast-paced environment with multiple strict deadlines.
• Expert software skills including MSWord, Excel, and PowerPoint. Strong background in business, mathematics, & marketing.
• Ability to work extended hours, evenings and weekends to achieve their goals.