F & I Manager (Automotive)

Optimized People; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimized People in Sandton seeks a seasoned F&I Manager for a high-volume automotive dealership. This is a senior role; junior applicants will not be considered. You will oversee and optimize the F&I department to drive profitability and customer satisfaction while aligning with overall sales objectives.

The ideal candidate will manage a two-floor operation, supported by two signing F&I staff, and lead a team through robust performance metrics, governance, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in F&I management, particularly in high-performing dealership environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and manage a team effectively.
• Strong understanding of compliance, profitability, and customer satisfaction metrics.
• Ability to integrate with the broader sales and management team seamlessly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize F&I department performance.
• Lead and mentor F&I team.
• Ensure profitability and customer satisfaction metrics.

Skills

F&I management

Team leadership

Compliance

Profitability analysis

Customer satisfaction

Job description

About the job F & I Manager (Automotive)

Aseasoned and highly experienced F&I Manager required for a dealership in Sandton. Kindly note this is a Senior position, no Jnr applications will be considered

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing high-volume F&I operations and will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the performance of our F&I department.

• Position: Senior F&I Manager
• Volume: Over 80 vehicles sold per month
• Structure: Two floors, supported by two signing F&I's
• Level: We are looking for a candidate who has operated at a group or senior level, capable of taking full ownership of the department.

Candidate Requirements:

• Extensive experience in F&I management, particularly in high-performing dealership environments
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and manage a team effectively
• Strong understanding of compliance, profitability, and customer satisfaction metrics
• Ability to integrate with the broader sales and management team seamlessly