Automotive Finance Manager Clearwater Toyota

Sonic Automotive; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Manager to drive sales and revenue through effective management of finance and insurance products. This role involves forecasting sales, establishing relationships with finance sources, and ensuring compliance with company policies. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a solid background in finance, coupled with a passion for the automotive industry. Join a dynamic team that values growth and offers comprehensive training, competitive compensation, and a wealth of benefits. This is your chance to elevate your career in a thriving environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Training

Competitive Compensation

Unparalleled Benefits

Internal Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; finance degree preferred.
• Excellent communication and sales skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure dealership meets sales quotas and gross objectives.
• Sell finance and insurance products to customers.
• Conduct sales meetings and provide training for salespeople.

Skills

Communication Skills

Sales Experience

Finance Knowledge

Computer Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Degree in Finance or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Computer Software

Job description

Job Description

The Finance Manager ensures that the dealership meets its unit sales quotas and its gross objectives on a daily, monthly, and yearly basis. They are also responsible for producing additional revenue for the dealership by selling finance and insurance products to customers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Make a monthly projection of the vehicle requirements by department for the immediate 90-day sales period
2. Determine monthly and yearly forecasts in terms of unit sales, gross profit objectives, and departmental profits
3. Sell financing and other finance and insurance products to customers
4. Sell Extended Warranties and all other aftermarket items
5. Establish and maintain good working relationships with several finance sources, factory and otherwise
6. Submit paperwork to and obtain approval from finance sources on all finance deals
7. Meet with each salesperson as early as possible every day to review yesterday’s results and today’s plan of action
8. Conduct sales meetings
9. Facilitate pre-delivery with the Service Manager
10. Provide on-the-job training for salespeople
11. Handle all rate quotations
12. Check all paperwork for correct title, lien information, taxes, etc. Establish and meet monthly objectives
13. The F&I Manager has a responsibility to log in sales income. Verify insurance with customers' agents, obtain deposits, verify trade payoffs
14. Must follow all company safety policies and procedures, and immediately report any and all accidents to a manager or supervisor

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or the equivalent
2. Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information
3. Degree or commensurate experience in finance
4. Knowledge of dealership finance and insurance procedures
5. Previous professional sales experience
6. Computer knowledge preferred
7. Professional personal appearance
8. Excellent communication skills
9. All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA
10. All applicants must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner
11. All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, credit report, and valid driver license

Additional Information:

It's time to make the most important move of your career. From our cooperative, team-based approach to our more than 1,000 internal advancements each year, it's easy to see the difference. When you join our organization, you'll enjoy comprehensive training, competitive compensation, and unparalleled benefits. Simply put, you'll experience the best that a career in the automotive industry has to offer.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.