Area Sales Manager

Glsllc; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Performance bonuses

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Business casual work environment

Job summary

Glsllc in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is seeking individuals for a role focused on educating dealers about lending programs and building dealership relationships. Candidates should have three years of auto finance and sales experience, combining excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include regular dealer visits, maintaining high customer satisfaction, and extensive travel (75% of the time). Successful candidates will demonstrate initiative and possess a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in auto finance, preferably sub-prime.
• Three years of sales experience in the auto industry.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Educate dealers on lending programs and how to maximize value.
• Build and expand territory by signing new dealerships.
• Maintain customer satisfaction and retention of dealers.

Skills

Auto finance experience

Sales experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and performance bonuses, dependent on role
• Medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, supplemental insurance benefits, long-term and short-term disability
• 401K with employer match and 100% immediate vesting
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays to help you balance work and personal life
• Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Annually
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Business casual work environment

Responsibilities

• Educated deals on all aspects of the company lending program(s) and how to maximize the value of the program(s) for their individual dealership
• Partner with other operational teams to capture quality business from existing dealers and increase utilization of the program(s)
• Build and expand the assigned territory by identifying and signing new dealerships
• Make regular dealer visits, cold calls, and take inbound calls from dealerships to build relationships and capture business
• Maintain high quality customer satisfaction and retention of dealers
• Complete and submit documentation to track and assess established goals
• Foster a collaborative culture that facilitates the achievement of business plan objectives by working closely with other associates and members of management
• Participate in special projects as needed
• Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or directed by management

Qualifications

• Three (3) years’ experience in auto finance with sub-prime auto financing experience preferred
• Three (3) years’ experience in sales with auto industry experience preferred
• Knowledge of the local market with established customer relationships preferred
• Intrinsically motivated with demonstrated ability to take initiative, identify needs, make recommendations for improvement, see recommendations through implementation, and evaluate improvements for effectiveness
• Excellent interpersonal skills: friendly and tactful with the ability to influence others, effectively manage conflict, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage highly sensitive and confidential information, interact at all levels within the organization, and build cross-functional partnerships across the business
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Team player that can adapt in a fast pace and changing environment
• Proficient computer skills with working knowledge of internet and standard business applications such as Microsoft Office; ability to quickly learn new computer applications as required
• Commitment to exemplifying the organizational core values and key competencies
• Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail and demonstrated ability to effectively set and manage multiple conflicting priorities
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Talk and hear to exchange accurate information
• Have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading
• Must have the ability to operate from a home office
• This position does require extensive travel both in a vehicle and by air; travel is to be expected 75% of the time, with overnight travel and extended hours

Legal Information

• Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)