Dealer Account Manager

Hankey Group External$60K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience in Automotive, Finance, and Sales
  • 1-2 years' previous sales experience with a successful track record
  • Preferred college degree or equivalent work experience
  • Strong presentation skills for creating and delivering proposals
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Knowledge of advertising and sales promotion techniques
  • Proficiency with technology and strong computer skills
  • Goal-oriented mindset and desire for advancement
  • Ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams
  • Familiarity with DealerTrack, RouteOne, or CUDL is beneficial

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and deliver presentations to dealership management
  • Identify and engage potential sales prospects
  • Follow up on leads generated from field activities
  • Develop and nurture relationships with dealer partners
  • Maintain effective communication through calls and visits
  • Provide solutions for vehicle loan approvals
  • Assist in preparing sales contracts for proper verification
  • Stay updated on financial product knowledge
  • Participate in marketing events for dealers

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
  • Life Insurance and Long-term disability coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account options
  • 401K with company matching
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program participation
  • Wellness Programs available
  • Local transportation reimbursement for Los Angeles employees
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Discounts on recreational activities and entertainment
  • Paid vacation and sick days, as well as paid holidays
  • Access to a gym in select locations
Full Job Description
Dealer Account Manager

Remote - on the road

Our Dealer Account Managers are individuals with the vision and dedication needed to assist our current and future dealer partner sell more cars and trucks by financing more customers.

Our Dealer Account Manager is a challenging and dynamic position with opportunity for advancement. As a Dealer Account Manager with Westlake Financial, you will be educating and training our current Dealer partners in the assigned area, along with acquiring new source and contacts. You will manage and consult in all sales activities and account development for those dealers within the area assigned. You will also manage quality and consistency of product and service delivery.

Being in a fast-paced environment, this role requires a consultative sales and management approach. Each Dealer Account Manager will manage their own dealer base to understand the Westlake Program so they can grow and succeed

This is a full-time position including full-time benefits. We are looking for highly motivated, highly dedicated candidates who are comfortable working in a field environment and traveling in a local market.

What is it like being part of the Westlake Team?
  • New Hire training is provided to ensure your success in your new role. This training will prepare and provide you with proper knowledge and skills to perform the role successfully.
  • You will be part of a positive environment and supportive team where you will be encouraged to raise questions, promote ideas to yield good results.
  • We are a well-established and constantly growing auto finance company; we believe in PEOPLE with the PURPOSE and PASSION.

What will you do as our Dealer Account Manger?
  • Prepare presentations and proposals to communicate company products and services to all levels of management within Independent and Franchise Dealerships
  • Identify sales prospects and contact these and other accounts assigned to you
  • Follow-up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activity in both independent and franchise dealers
  • Develop, maintain and grow current and potential dealer partners within the Independent and Franchise Dealer communities
  • Constant and effective communication via phone and in-person visits with dealer partners to train on current programs and fast funding requirements
  • Provide solutions, rehash and restructure vehicle loans for approval in a profitable manner for Westlake and the Dealership Partners
  • Assist with the preparation of sales contracts by educating the dealer on what is needed for proper verification by Westlake Financial
  • Develop, maintain and understand sales materials and keep up to date on current financial product knowledge
  • Participate in marketing events such as seminars, trade shows, and telemarketing events for independent and franchise dealers

Qualifications

Qualities we look for in our Dealer Account Manger?
  • Demonstrated experience in Automotive, Finance and Sales (required)
  • 1-2 year's previous experience in a Sales role with a proven track record of success
  • College degree (preferred or equivalent work experience)
  • Presentation skills (from initial creation to delivery)
  • Strong Interpersonal and communication skills
  • Knowledge of advertising and sales promotion techniques
  • Strong computer skills and adaptability to new technology
  • Goal oriented with a desire for improvement and advancement
  • Able to communicate and work amicably with diverse teams
  • Knowledge/Experience with the use of DealerTrack, Routeone, or CUDL (beneficial)
  • Previous Outside Sales Experience, (preferred)
  • Significant local travel to current and potential clients. This requires the possession of a valid state driver's license

Benefits

What is our pay plan?
  • Target first year income: $60,000.00 - $130,000.00
  • Self-determined, performance-based compensation package
  • First year guaranteed minimum income starting at $5,000 monthly + performance-based commissions, thereafter, monthly base of $1,000, plus performance-based commissions
    • Average rep earnings after 1 year - $160,000.00
    • Average earnings of the top 25% reps - $245,00.00
    • Average earnings of the top 50 reps - $305,000.00
  • Monthly vehicle mileage reimbursement program average of $450.00 monthly
  • No limit on commissions

What do we offer?

Full Time Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
  • Life Insurance and Long-term disability plans
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401K matching
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program in a $20 Billion Company, plus company matching
  • Wellness Programs
  • Metro Tap Card and Metro-link Reimbursement (for Los Angeles, CA employees only)
  • Career Path Opportunities
  • Discounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and Attractions
  • Annual Flu Shot
  • Paid Vacations Days
  • Paid Sick days
  • Paid holidays
  • HGym (available in our Los Angeles, CA & Dallas,TX office)
  • Rental Car Discounts, Dell Member Purchase Program
  • UKG Wallet

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