Direct Auto Area Sales Manager (Central Kentucky)

Lendmark Financial Services LLC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lendmark Financial Services is seeking a Direct Auto Area Sales Manager to oversee the operational and direct auto purchase sales processes in a major metropolitan region, building a robust dealer network and driving direct auto lending growth.

You will manage onboarding of new direct auto dealers, nurture relationships, train dealer personnel, and report trends to senior leaders while maintaining focus on risk management and performance incentives.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED from accredited institution.
• 3–5 years of outside sales experience or related field.
• Ability to present products/services, negotiate, and close deals.

Responsibilities

• Inquire, sign, and set up new direct auto dealers.
• Manage and maintain dealer relationships.
• Train dealer personnel.
• Update senior leaders on industry trends.
• Address dealer service issues.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Manage risk relative to position.

Skills

Outside sales

Negotiation

Closing deals

Self-starter

Relationship management

Dealer servicing

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

At Lendmark Financial Services, we believe the success of our company is specifically attributable to the quality of our employees and their commitment to our customers. We value each customer and understand that people want to do business with people who care. That’s one way we differ from our competitors. We are proud of what we as a team have accomplished. We will always strive for improvement, our motto since day one has been “Success is the only option.” Lendmark Financial Services offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees and dependents that includes medical, dental, vision benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), life insurance, long-term disability, tuition assistance and an employee assistance program. We also offer optional benefits such as critical care, auto, home and pet insurance as well as other ancillary insurance options.

Job Summary

SUMMARY: The role of a Direct Auto Area Sales Manager is to manage the operational and direct auto purchase sales processes of a specific metropolitan region. The Direct Auto Area Sales Manager is also responsible for direct impact to improve direct auto lending by actively seeking new vendors to join Lendmark Financial Services dealer network.

Major Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for inquiring, signing, and setting up new direct auto dealers
• Manage and maintain dealer relationships
• Responsible for the training of dealer personnel
• Responsible for updating senior leaders on industry trends
• Responsible for addressing dealer service issues
• Other duties as assigned
• Manages risk relative to position

Basic Requirements

• HS diploma or GED from accredited institution
• 3 to 5 years of outside sales experience or related field
• Ability to be effective in product / service presentation, negotiation and final closings
• Ability to prioritize and work with limited supervision, self-starter
• Ability to be effective in dealer servicing and retention

Compensation

The salary range for this position is competitive based on the job duties as well as the specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experience of the selected candidate. This position is eligible for Monthly Incentive compensation based on individual and company performance guidelines.

Company Background

Since 1996, with over 25 years of personalized lending, Lendmark Financial Services has been serving the personal lending needs of customers underserved by traditional banks. Today, with over 500 branches in 24 states from coast to coast, Lendmark continues to grow with superior, reliable and consistent financial services that make a difference in people’s lives.