Retail Auto Relationship Manager

Todd & Weld, LLP; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 76,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial institution is seeking a Retail Auto Relationship Manager to build and maintain relationships with significant auto dealer accounts. This role involves generating additional revenues, managing loan volumes, and ensuring dealer satisfaction through strategic initiatives and effective communication. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in relationship management, possess strong sales skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications. This is a remote role but requires residency and field visits in the assigned territory.

Benefits

Health benefits

401(k) Plan

Paid time off

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Retail Auto Relationship Management experience or equivalent.
• Strong skills in prospecting, negotiation, and influence.
• Ability to interact effectively with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with medium to large auto dealer accounts.
• Manage loan volumes and overall stability of credit portfolios.
• Resolve complex customer situations while adhering to policies.

Skills

Prospecting

Sales

Negotiation

Influence

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Experience in Retail Auto Relationship Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM tools

Job description

About this role:

Wells Fargo Auto is seeking a Retail Auto Relationship Manager responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships with medium to large and complex and/or high producing auto dealer accounts within the assigned market territory. This role will develop and execute strategy, proposals, and initiatives to generate additional revenues through optimizing business opportunities. Assesses the needs of the auto dealer to ensure satisfaction. Understands the profitability and risk of ongoing relationship. Develops and implements procedures to improve relationships if needed while also maintaining profitable relationships. In addition, responsible for securing any money owed to WF Auto (i.e. booksheet discrepancies, rebatables, etc.). Assists in clearing any customer generated complaints through the LOB or Enterprise complaints office. Ensures processes within the market territory support corporate objectives.

In this role, you will:

• Participate in building and maintaining relationships with medium to large and complex and high producing auto dealer accounts within the assigned market territory and identify opportunity for process improvements within the territory
• Manage auto applications, loan volume and overall stability of credit portfolio of assigned auto dealerships
• Establish and maintain dealer relationships
• Terminate non-performing dealers
• Resolve complex situations and exercise independent judgment while adhering to policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
• Establish and maintain relationships with all levels of internal and external customers, and interface with all levels of management, both internal and external partners
• Uphold, support, foster and engage in Wells Fargo Vision and Values
• Be able to assess a dealer's needs and provide solutions to help them succeed financially
• Train and educate dealers around Wells Fargo products and services
• Maintain accurate dealer contact information
• Responsible for partnering with other LOB within Wells Fargo

Required Qualifications, US:

• 2+ years of Retail Auto Relationship Management experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong prospecting, sales, negotiation, and influence skills
• Ability to negotiate, influence, and collaborate to build successful relationships
• Ability to participate in the development and implementation of sales and service goals to ensure that organizational and customer goals are met
• Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) skills
• Ability to interact with all levels of an organization
• Ability to interact effectively and confidently with senior management
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
• Auto finance experience
• Previous experience with CRM tools such as Salesforce
• Dealer services or auto finance risk experience

Job Expectations:

• Ability to travel and have residency in assigned territory
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays as needed or scheduled
• Flexibility to address incidents as needed 24 hours a day

Posting Location:

• 100% remote work only available in the following location: Worcester and the Northern portion of Boston, MA. Candidate will need to reside in market of support and is required to be in the field.

Sales territory: Worcester and the Northern portion of Boston, MA area going as far West as Springfield, MA. Requires travel within this market. The successful candidate must reside in the assigned territory.

Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
$76,300.00 - $135,700.00
Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement

Posting End Date:
7 Jun 2025
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.