Finance Associate - Cerritos

McKenna Motor Company Inc•Cerritos, CA

5h•$35,152 - $154,932•Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Associate role involves offering vehicle financing and insurance to customers, explaining aftermarket products, extended warranties, and dealership policies. This position also focuses on establishing and maintaining relationships with lending institutions to secure competitive financing rates and programs. A key responsibility is accurately processing financing and leasing deals, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and corporate regulations. Additionally, the role includes training the sales team on finance and lease programs and their benefits.

Requirements

Minimum 1 years of previous experience in Automotive F&I
Good CIT track record
Proficient at operating a personal computer including Microsoft Office: E-Mail, Excel and Word
Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
Confidence in your ability to be successful
Outstanding communication skills in both verbal and written
A desire to work in a commission, performance-based, environment
Great attitude with high-energy personality
Excellent customer service skills
Professional appearance and work ethic
Timely follow-up
Ability to work well in a process driven environment
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid unexpired California driver license and a good driving record
Valid unexpired California sales license
All applicants must pass pre-employment testing to include: background checks, MVR, and drug testing to qualify for employment

Nice To Haves

ADP Dealer Services Experience a plus

Responsibilities

Offering vehicle financing and insurance 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 new and used-vehicle and finance departments.
Training and providing the sales team with information on finance and lease programs and the benefits of the dealership's financing and extended service programs