Automotive Finance Manager
About The Position
Van Horn Dodge of Plymouth is seeking a customer-focused, professional, and dynamic Finance Manager to maximize sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction. The Finance Manager works directly with customers to arrange financing and finalize vehicle purchases. The role presents and explains extended warranties, protection plans, and other aftermarket products during contract completion, while ensuring a transparent, compliant, and exceptional buying experience. The position also protects dealer assets, manages finance transactions and funding timelines, supports customer retention, and maintains relationships with lenders. The Finance Manager works closely with the sales organization by sharing deal status, explaining aftermarket product benefits, mentoring and training sales staff, and helping onboard new employees.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Valid, active driver's license required.
- Obtain a Wisconsin Sales License upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Previous automotive sales experience preferred.
- Previous finance experience preferred.
- Prior sales experience preferred.
- Personnel management experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Protect dealer assets.
- Complete only transparent transactions and adhere to the Van Horn Ethics Policy.
- Carry responsibility for all finance.
- Keep contracts in transit funded in 7 days or less.
- Assure customer retention.
- Submit completed deals to the business office within 24 hours of R/S.
- Maintain acceptable gross profit margins on all products sold.
- Maintain excellent relationships with lenders.
- Adhere to Van Horn compliance policies, procedures, and error rate expectations.
- Provide customers with an efficient and transparent delivery experience.
- Give customers the opportunity to purchase insurance, protect their investments, and consider other aftermarket products.
- Maintain a positive attitude with the sales organization.
- Keep sales staff informed about product benefits and train them in aftermarket sales techniques.
- Inform salespeople about deal status.
- Build enthusiasm by supporting and mentoring sales staff.
- Assist in training new sales employees.
- Arrange customer financing and finalize vehicle purchases.
- Present and explain extended warranties, protection plans, and other aftermarket products.
Benefits
- Employee-owned company retirement plan that is 100% company funded.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, and holidays.
- Gym/workout reimbursement.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Health, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k).
- 16 hours of paid time off annually for volunteering.
- Employee discounts on vehicles, parts, and service.
- Holiday parties, Brewers game, summer picnic, and other events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
