Dealer Account Manager

Hankey Group Of Companies • Tallahassee, FL

7d • Remote

About The Position

Our Dealer Account Managers are individuals with the vision and dedication needed to assist our current and future dealer partner sell more cars and trucks by financing more customers. Our Dealer Account Manager is a challenging and dynamic position with opportunity for advancement. As a Dealer Account Manager with Westlake Financial, you will be educating and training our current Dealer partners in the assigned area, along with acquiring new source and contacts. You will manage and consult in all sales activities and account development for those dealers within the area assigned. You will also manage quality and consistency of product and service delivery. Being in a fast-paced environment, this role requires a consultative sales and management approach. Each Dealer Account Manager will manage their own dealer base to understand the Westlake Program so they can grow and succeed This is a full-time position including full-time benefits. We are looking for highly motivated, highly dedicated candidates who are comfortable working in a field environment and traveling in a local market. What is it like being part of the Westlake Team? New Hire training is provided to ensure your success in your new role. This training will prepare and provide you with proper knowledge and skills to perform the role successfully. You will be part of a positive environment and supportive team where you will be encouraged to raise questions, promote ideas to yield good results. We are a well-established and constantly growing auto finance company; we believe in PEOPLE with the PURPOSE and PASSION.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in Automotive, Finance and Sales (required)
• 1-2 year's previous experience in a Sales role with a proven track record of success
• College degree (preferred or equivalent work experience)
• Presentation skills (from initial creation to delivery)
• Strong Interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of advertising and sales promotion techniques
• Strong computer skills and adaptability to new technology
• Goal oriented with a desire for improvement and advancement
• Able to communicate and work amicably with diverse teams
• Significant local travel to current and potential clients. This requires the possession of a valid state driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge/Experience with the use of DealerTrack, Routeone, or CUDL (beneficial)
• Previous Outside Sales Experience, (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Prepare presentations and proposals to communicate company products and services to all levels of management within Independent and Franchise Dealerships
• Identify sales prospects and contact these and other accounts assigned to you
• Follow-up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activity in both independent and franchise dealers
• Develop, maintain and grow current and potential dealer partners within the Independent and Franchise Dealer communities
• Constant and effective communication via phone and in-person visits with dealer partners to train on current programs and fast funding requirements
• Provide solutions, rehash and restructure vehicle loans for approval in a profitable manner for Westlake and the Dealership Partners
• Assist with the preparation of sales contracts by educating the dealer on what is needed for proper verification by Westlake Financial
• Develop, maintain and understand sales materials and keep up to date on current financial product knowledge
• Participate in marketing events such as seminars, trade shows, and telemarketing events for independent and franchise dealers

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life Insurance and Long-term disability plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Program in a $18.2 Billion Company, plus company matching
• Wellness Programs
• Metro Tap Card and Metro-link Reimbursement (for Los Angeles, CA employees only)
• Career Path Opportunities
• Discounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and Attractions
• Annual Flu Shot
• Paid Vacations Days
• Paid Sick days
• Paid holidays
• HGym (available in our Los Angeles, CA & Dallas,TX office)
• Rental Car Discounts, Dell Member Purchase Program
• UKG Wallet

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees