Relationship Manager, Austin

AFC Automotive Finance Corporation•Austin, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

At AFC (Automotive Finance Corporation), we fuel the entrepreneurial dream in our community. For over 35 years, AFC's finance solutions have supported independent car dealers across North America, freeing up cash flow and allowing them to focus on building their business. Our solutions amplify purchasing power, enabling dealers to stock their lots with vehicles their customers seek. AFC is a subsidiary of OPENLANE, complementing its other business units. AFC's core values include Elevating Relationships, being Powered by Passion, being Vision-driven, and being Dedicated to our customers and employees.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in customer-facing, sales, sales support roles.
3+ years of people leadership experience.
Experience in team management and building strong sales relationships.
Passion for leading people, projects, and budgets.
Ability and desire to frequently travel within your market to support our current and prospective customer base.
Familiarity with risk management principles and collections procedures.
High level of accountability towards local goals and business targets.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the automotive, financial services, or related industries.
Basic understanding of financial statements.
Proficiency in Google Workspace, Salesforce, Tableau.
Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) tools.

Responsibilities

Cultivate new business relationships and manage customer acquisition.
Coach and develop your team in portfolio management, data analysis, and business development.
Conduct regular meetings with your team to align on goals and strategy.
Provide industry-leading knowledge to help customers manage and grow their businesses.
Forecast opportunities and challenges based on understanding local area and customer operations.
Lead prospecting, growth, and portfolio development efforts.
Act as a trusted advisor through collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and codes for the assigned geographic area.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options (US)
Immediately vested 401K (US) or RRSP (Canada) with company match
Paid Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time
Paid maternity and paternity leave (US)
Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D (US)
Robust Employee Assistance Program
Employer paid Leap into Service Day to volunteer
Tuition Reimbursement for eligible programs
Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across a publicly traded, global organization
Company culture of internal promotions, diverse career paths, and meaningful advancement