Dealer Growth & Training Specialist

Westlake Financial Services; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401K matching

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Wellness Programs

Paid vacations

Job summary

Westlake Financial is seeking a Dealer Account Manager to expand dealer partnerships across the United States. This on-the-road role focuses on training, prospecting, and growing the dealer base by financing more customers and ensuring quality service delivery.

You will train dealer partners, manage sales activities, and develop relationships to drive program knowledge and funding speed. This full-time position offers a generous, performance-based compensation plan and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Automotive, finance and sales experience required.
• 1-2 years in a sales role with a proven track record.
• College degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of advertising and sales promotions techniques.
• Strong computer skills and adaptability to new technology.
• Willingness for significant local travel with a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare presentations and proposals to communicate company products and services to all levels of management within Independent and Franchise Dealerships.
• Identify sales prospects and contact these and other accounts assigned to you.
• Follow-up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activity in both independent and franchise dealers.
• Develop, maintain and grow current and potential dealer partners within the Independent and Franchise Dealer communities.
• Constant and effective communication via phone and in-person visits with dealer partners to train on current programs and fast funding requirements.
• Provide solutions, rehash and restructure vehicle loans for approval in a profitable manner for Westlake and the Dealership Partners.
• Assist with the preparation of sales contracts by educating the dealer on what is needed for proper verification by Westlake Financial.
• Develop, maintain and understand sales materials and keep up to date on current financial product knowledge.
• Participate in marketing events such as seminars, trade shows, and telemarketing events for independent and franchise dealers.

Skills

Automotive sales

Sales experience

College degree

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Advertising knowledge

Computer skills

Goal oriented

Team collaboration

DealerTrack

RouteOne

CUDL

Outside sales

Driver's license

Education

College degree (preferred or equivalent work experience)

Tools

DealerTrack

RouteOne

CUDL

Job description

Westlake Financial is seeking a Dealer Account Manager to expand dealer partnerships across the United States. This on-the-road role focuses on training, prospecting, and growing the dealer base by financing more customers and ensuring quality service delivery.

You will train dealer partners, manage sales activities, and develop relationships to drive program knowledge and funding speed. This full-time position offers a generous, performance-based compensation plan and comprehensive benefits.