Demonstrated experience in Automotive, Finance and Sales (required)
1-2 years previous experience in a Sales role with a proven track record of success
College degree (preferred or equivalent work experience)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong computer skills and adaptability to new technology
Knowledge/Experience with DealerTrack, Routeone, or CUDL (beneficial)
Previous Outside Sales Experience, (preferred)
Responsibilities
Prepare presentations and proposals for dealership management
Identify and contact sales prospects within assigned accounts
Follow up on leads and referrals from field activity
Develop and grow current and potential dealer partnerships
Communicate effectively with dealer partners through phone and in-person visits
Provide solutions for vehicle loan approvals
Assist with the preparation of sales contracts for dealer verification
Participate in marketing events for dealer promotion
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
Life Insurance and Long-term disability plans
401K matching
Employee Stock Ownership Program in a $20 Billion Company, plus company matching
Wellness Programs
Flexible Spending Account
Career Path Opportunities
Paid Vacation Days
Paid Sick days
Paid holidays
Discounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and Attractions
Full Job Description
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 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 do we offer?
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
About Westlake Financial Services
Westlake Financial Services is a technology-based, privately held finance company that specializes in the acquisition and servicing of prime to subprime automotive retail installment contracts. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Westlake originates indirect retail installment contracts through a network of over 20,000 new and used car dealerships throughout the United States. Westlake also offers portfolio purchasing through its ALPS division (Advanced Lending & Portfolio Services), including a program for bulk purchasing and servicing of deep subprime automobile retail installment contracts. Direct-to-consumer title loans and unsecured loans are also available through Westlake?s wholly owned subsidiary, Wilshire Consumer Credit. Westlake Financial has over 1,800 employees with offices in California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, New Jersey, and New York.
