Automotive Floorplan Territory Manager
About The Position
Westlake Floorplan Company, a division of Westlake Financial Services, provides inventory financing to independent and franchise dealerships. The Automotive Floorplan Territory Manager builds and manages a portfolio of automotive dealerships by acquiring and retaining dealer clients, driving sales, servicing accounts, and managing associated risks. The role requires knowledge of the automotive industry, strong client relationship skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment. The position is based in Beckley, West Virginia, and requires travel greater than 75%, including some overnight travel.
Requirements
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Knowledge of the automotive industry and its various sectors.
- Strong financial acumen and working knowledge of financial tools and terminology.
- Strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with clients, internal team members, and external partners at different organizational levels.
- Strong time-management skills and ability to manage deadlines.
- Strong negotiation and collection skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
- At least two years of related experience in finance, sales, account management, and/or collections.
- Ability to travel by air and car; travel greater than 75%, with some overnight travel required.
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
- Valid driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement sales strategies to acquire and retain automotive dealer clients.
- Build and maintain relationships with dealership owners and key decision-makers to understand their financing needs.
- Identify portfolio growth opportunities by presenting financing solutions and promoting Westlake Floorplan Company’s offerings.
- Conduct market research to remain competitive and align services with industry trends.
- Oversee servicing of the automotive floorplan portfolio and promote customer satisfaction.
- Monitor account performance and proactively address client issues and concerns.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve customer experience.
- Provide dealerships with training and support on financing solutions and services.
- Monitor dealership conditions and performance.
- Develop and maintain risk assessment models to evaluate dealership creditworthiness.
- Work with internal teams to support compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor portfolio performance, including loan balances, dealer performance, and payment trends.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Life insurance and long-term disability plans.
- Flexible Spending Account.
- 401(k) matching.
- Employee Stock Ownership Program and company matching.
- Wellness programs.
- Metro Tap Card and Metro-link reimbursement for Los Angeles employees only.
- Career path opportunities.
- Discounts on parks, museums, movie tickets, and attractions.
- Annual flu shot.
- Paid vacation days.
- Paid sick days.
- Paid holidays.
- Gym available at the Los Angeles and Dallas offices.
- Rental car discounts.
- Dell Member Purchase Program.
- UKG Wallet.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
