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 dynamic Automotive Finance Manager to join their Clearwater dealership. This role is pivotal in ensuring the dealership meets its sales quotas and gross objectives while generating additional revenue through finance and insurance product sales. You will work in a collaborative environment that values teamwork and offers extensive training and competitive benefits. With a focus on personal development and career advancement, this position provides an exciting opportunity to thrive in the automotive industry. If you have a passion for finance and a drive for success, this is the perfect career move for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Award-winning Training

Personal Automotive Concierge Service

Competitive Benefits

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree in finance preferred.
• Knowledge of dealership finance and insurance procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Finance Knowledge

Sales Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Team Leadership

Analytical Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Degree in Finance or Related Field

Tools

iPads

iPhones

Computer Software

Job description

Automotive Finance Manager - Clearwater Toyota in Clearwater, FL at Sonic Automotive

Location: U.S. 19 21799
Clearwater, FL 33761

Job Type: Sales

Experience: Mid-Senior Level

About

Clearwater Toyota is a Sonic Automotive Dealership.

Sonic Automotive is a Fortune 500 company that is transforming the way people shop for, buy and service their vehicles. Our talented team works together to ensure we provide an experience unmatched by our competitors.

Our associates are happy to work here because:

• We boast the lowest turnover in the industry.
• We provide award-winning training (Training Magazine Top 125, and Brandon Hall Awards).
• We are committed to developing and promoting within the company.
• We are technology-based - most jobs use iPads or iPhones that we provide.
• Our benefits are extremely competitive with Medical, dental, vision, HSA, 401k, and PTO.
• We encourage peer-to-peer teamwork and recognition.
• Special benefits to purchasing and leasing a car.
• Personal Automotive Concierge Service.

Job Description

The Finance Manager ensures that the dealership meets its unit sales quotas and 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.

Minimum Requirements:

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. Computer knowledge preferred.
6. Professional personal appearance.
7. All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.
8. All applicants must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner.
9. 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.

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.