Finance Manager

Bill Jarrett Ford•Avon Park, FL

19h

About The Position

Bill Jarrett Ford in Avon Park has an opportunity for a motivated F&I Manager. The mission of the F&I Manager is to negotiate finance and lease arrangements, present and articulate a menu of credit service options to the customer in order to optimize the transaction, and offer product protection choices in support of the purchase. The successful Finance and Insurance (F&I) Manager achieves a high Customer Service Index (CSI) by maintaining an outstanding customer service delivery level within strict legal compliance and with unwavering ethics. He/she accomplishes this by providing true value to the closing support function of the sales life cycle. First and foremost, the ideal F&I Manager is a superior communicator who is expert at building customer rapport and effecting profitable closure for the enterprise. This individual must be open minded, transparent and a coach-able team player!!! Ford, DealerTrack DMS, VIN Solutions, Dealer DMV, and Darwin experience are a plus. Great schedule; days off during the week, plus we close at 7:00 pm daily, 5:00 pm on Saturday's and closed on Sunday's!

Requirements

Must have reports to support productivity and product sales
Degree or commensurate automotive finance experience.
Knowledge of dealership finance and insurance procedures is required.
Knowledge of regulations and laws governing financing in the automotive industry.
Ability to work with lenders and financial institutions.
AFIP Certification
Knowledge of bank and insurance terminology and procedures.
Ability to review and process sales contracts and finance documents
Strong communication, presentation, and writing skills
Strong computer and internet skills (multiple platforms)
Negotiation expertise
Demonstrated ability to close sales
Self-motivated and able to work in a team environment
Able to hold yourself accountable and achieve goals with limited direct supervision
Impressive work ethic and appearance

Nice To Haves

Ford, DealerTrack DMS, VIN Solutions, Dealer DMV, and Darwin experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

Presents extended service contracts and other owner protection programs available to customers
Assesses profitability for dealership of financing arrangements
Utilizes the menu selling process
Ensures the necessary documentation for each deal is complete
Works closely with the sales team, maintains effective employee relations
Maintains AFIP Certification
Acts as liaison between the customer and the lending institution
Ensures adherence to F&I reporting requirements of the company
Attends weekly manager meetings.
Maintains CSI at or above Company standards
Maintains an organized, clean and safe work area
Participates in required training
Records all hours worked accurately in the company timekeeping system
Follows safeguard rules and regulations.
Demonstrates the Company’s Core Values
Complies with Company policies and procedures
Observes all Federal, State, Local and Company safety rules and regulations in the performance of duties