Automotive F&I Account Specialist (Philadelphia)

Assurant • PA

84d • $108,000

About The Position

The Automotive Account Specialist will be responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting activities associated with achieving performance standards for our clients in the automotive sector. This role involves performing all functions of an F&I Manager consistent with good business practices, achieving performance standards set by the company, and isolating and resolving discrepancies in client performance and processes that are detrimental to the solicitation, sale, and desired profit margins related to Assurant Dealer Services products. The specialist will also organize, plan, and conduct meetings with clients, facilitate training, identify new opportunities for Assurant Dealer Services products, and complete various reports and expense submissions in a timely manner.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years retail automotive dealership experience, specifically F&I.
• Extensive knowledge of retail automobile dealership operations.
• Current state licensing required for assigned territory or the ability to obtain licensing after training.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Proven retail sales experience in the automotive industry.
• At least two years of experience in sales, management, and customer relations.
• Strong sales skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Problem-solving and customer service skills.
• Computer skills - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access required.
• Must be a team player as well as able to work independently.
• Complete and graduate from the 1-week FSM Training Class.

Responsibilities

• Perform all functions of an F&I Manager consistent with good business practices.
• Achieve performance standards set by the company or as determined by leadership.
• Isolate and resolve discrepancies in client performance and processes.
• Organize, plan, and conduct meetings with clients to promote communication and foster positive business relationships.
• Facilitate training to ensure understanding of Assurant Dealer Services products, policies, and procedures.
• Identify new opportunities for Assurant Dealer Services products not currently offered by existing clients.
• Complete all reports for Home Office in a timely manner, including kickoff worksheets, Trip Reports, and Post Assignment Evaluations.
• Submit expenses during business travel and/or submit business expense receipts into the expense portal timely.
• Coordinate and book all airline, hotel, and car rental reservations through the Corporate Travel Department.
• Complete any items as requested by Program Administrator, Director of Training, and other company employees.
• Manage expenses incurred within the current Assurant Dealer Services expense guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees