Strategic Automotive Commercial Finance Leader

Apple-Ford-White-Bear-Lake; Minnesota; On-site; USD 63,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Working Hours

Advancement Opportunities

Medical, Vision, Dental, HSA, FSA

Company Paid Life Insurance

Job summary

Apple Ford White Bear Lake is seeking an experienced Automotive Commercial Retail & Finance Manager to lead the finance process for the Commercial Vehicle Department and support retail finance operations. The role focuses on structuring complex commercial transactions, building lender relationships, training staff, and delivering an exceptional customer experience.

The ideal candidate has automotive finance experience, strong commercial lending knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and

Qualifications

• Previous automotive Finance & Insurance (F&I) experience required.

Responsibilities

• Structure and finalize commercial vehicle transactions with CAMs.
• Submit deals to banks, finance institutions, and leasing companies while securing approvals and timely funding.
• Present and sell finance and insurance products including extended service contracts and warranties.
• Guide commercial customers through financing, leasing, and fleet options.
• Coordinate and manage out-of-stock purchases for leasing companies from request to delivery.
• Ensure all transactions are completed accurately, compliantly, and efficiently.
• Assist with vehicle order submissions, tracking, and inventory status reports.
• Prepare sold units for arrival to support quick inventory turns and customer deliveries.
• Collaborate on inventory planning and forecasting.
• Train and develop new Commercial Account Managers on financing, leasing, extended service plans, and compliance.
• Support with retail finance deals and loan processing during absences.
• Maintain compliance with dealership, lender, state, and federal regulations.

Skills

Commercial financing

Leasing programs

F&I experience

Sales support

Leadership & training

Organizational skills

Customer service

Deal structuring

Job description

Apple Ford White Bear Lake is seeking an experienced Automotive Commercial Retail & Finance Manager to lead the finance process for the Commercial Vehicle Department and support retail finance operations. The role focuses on structuring complex commercial transactions, building lender relationships, training staff, and delivering an exceptional customer experience.

The ideal candidate has automotive finance experience, strong commercial lending knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and