F&I Manager

L0405 Suburban CDJR Farmington Hills; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Paid Holidays & PTO

Short and Long-Term Disability

Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Vehicle Purchase Discounts

Lithia Learning Center

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Lithia & Driveway is seeking an experienced F&I Manager for our Farmington Hills dealership. You will steer protection products, arrange financing, and process deals in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. A flexible schedule with peak hours, including nights and weekends, is expected to maximize earnings in a commission-based pay plan.

Join a national network committed to growth and training. We value results, ownership of outcomes, and strong lender relationships.

Qualifications

• 3 years automotive dealership finance experience
• Prior automotive sales closer experience
• Strong relationships with lenders
• Team player focused on providing exceptional customer service
• Driven with ability to set and achieve targeted goals
• Excellent organizational skills and interpersonal communication
• CDK experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

• Present protection packages and explain benefits to customers
• Arrange financing by building lender relationships to secure best terms
• Submit deals to banks electronically using dealer systems
• Enter transactions into ADP and lender systems accurately
• Prepare and verify all paperwork to meet office, DMV and lender requirements
• Track receivables and follow up to ensure funds and compliance
• Participate in store finance and sales meetings
• Support sales team during peak periods and high traffic
• Obtain required licensing within 90 days of hire

Skills

Automotive finance

Customer service

Relationship management

Sales closing

Team player

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Tools

CDK

Job description

Dealership: L0405 Suburban CDJR Farmington Hills Suburban CDJR of Garden City Urgent Need: Experienced F&I Manager Pay: Performance-based commission plan w/ bonuses (6 figures) Schedule: We ask that you have open availability to support dealership operations and customer demand. You will be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as these are peak sales periods and key opportunities for maximizing earnings.

Why Join Our Team?

We don't just offer jobs – we offer opportunities. Our culture is rooted in values like earning customers for life, improving constantly, and taking ownership of results. At Lithia & Driveway, you'll find:

• Real opportunities for advancement across a national network
• Leadership development and training through our internal learning programs
• A culture that recognizes and rewards results

What You'll Do

• Help customers choose protection packages for their vehicle by presenting all products and their benefits.
• Ensure financing for customers; by building professional relationships with lenders and working with them to get the best financing available for our customers.
• Submit deals to bank electronically using appropriate dealer system.
• Enter transactions into ADP and bank approval systems.
• Process all transaction paperwork and ensure it is accurate and meets the needs of the Office, state specific DMV and lender requirements.
• Track deal receivables and follow-up on outstanding items to ensure collection of all money and bank stipulations for contract funding.
• Participate in store meetings including Sales Receivables, Save-a-Deal and Store Manager meetings.
• Work with sales team and sales managers to ensure transactions are completed and to the customer's satisfaction.
• Follow-up with customers as courtesy reminder for purchased products requiring customer action (ex. Protective coating applied)
• Assist Sales Team with customer engagement in the sales department during peak traffic times.
• Obtain all appropriate licensing within 90 days from date of hire

What You'll Bring

• We require 3 years of automotive dealership finance experience
• Prior automotive sales closer experience
• Strong relationships with lenders
• A team player focused on providing exceptional customer service
• Driven with ability to set and achieve targeted goals
• Excellent organizational skills, interpersonal communication with working knowledge of computers
• CDK Experience preferred
• Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence.

Total Rewards

Actual pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and physical location. Final compensation will be established through the interview process in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs

Additional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at www.totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com.

About Us

At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We've built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential.

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug-free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. At Lithia & Driveway, we stand by our mission of Growth Powered by People, as we build a workplace that ignites ideas and opportunities to Earn Customers for Life. Our focus is on making the customer experience better; as we aim to meet our customers' needs whether in person, online or a combination of both.

Lithia & Driveway is the largest automotive retailer in North America and listed on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD). Drive your career forward with roles in Sales, Finance, Service, Technology and Corporate. With thousands of vehicles and hundreds of locations, the career possibilities are endless. Join us as we accelerate towards growth in automotive and beyond!