Financial Services Manager (St. Catharines Volkswagen)

Performance Auto Group

$90K — $140K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-3 years sales experience in automotive or financial services required.
  • 1-2 years of experience in Dealer Financial Services.
  • OMVIC Certification is necessary.
  • Experience with Dealer CRM systems is mandatory.
  • Valid Ontario Driver's License with a good driving record required.
  • Knowledge of financial institutions, insurance policies, and warranty options is essential.
  • Must possess strong computer skills, including proficiency in G-suite and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the main communication link between the customer and financial institutions to secure financing and insurance details.
  • Prepare credit applications and explore financing alternatives for those not approved.
  • Ensure clients' paperwork is accurately examined to finalize transactions.
  • Develop relationships with customers to drive sales and enhance satisfaction.
  • Promote additional services such as financing and warranties to boost dealership profitability.
  • Maintain customer confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
  • Stay informed about changes in financial regulations and advise on compliance.

Benefits

  • Excellent management support for professional growth.
  • Access to health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Disability, critical illness, and life insurance coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Plan for wellness support.
  • Vehicle, service, and parts discounts for employees and families.
  • Nationwide retail and service provider discounts.
  • Engaging employee events to foster community and team spirit.
Full Job Description
Description

Position at Performance Auto Group

St. Catharines Volkswagen is looking for a Financial Services Manager to join their dynamic team!

Here's what you'll deliver:

  • Act as liaison between the customer and the financial institution by obtaining confirmation of financing, insurance, licensing, and other personal information for customers.
  • Prepare credit applications for all customers and provide alternate solutions for customers who are not immediately approved for financing.
  • Examine all required paperwork with the customer in order to complete the transaction.
  • Build relationships with customers in order to close deals and ensure customer satisfaction, as well as being expected to keep in close contact with other departments to ensure an efficient and profitable sales operation.
  • Engage with customers to up-sell financing, extended warranty, insurance, and chemical options with all customers in order to increase customer satisfaction as well as dealership profit.
  • Maintain confidentiality on all sensitive information provided by customers.
  • Establish a procedure to evaluate deals in accordance with lender and dealership guidelines.
  • Maintain a lender guide of all relevant programs that is currently in use and retain product knowledge.
  • Analyze credit reports in order to recognize a conventional deal and turnover accordingly.
  • Prepare cost special finance deals, along with the profit sheets.
  • Coordinate with auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out.
  • Assess the changes in financial regulations and legislation, in order to stay up-to-date on the current changes.
  • Advise Sales Consultants on how to obtain higher gross sales in the future.
  • Attend weekly meetings with the Sales Manager and the General Sales Manager and give updates on current performance status along with current areas of opportunity.
  • Prepare weekly and monthly reports as requested by management.
  • Train Sales Consultants on finance, insurance, and protection products.
  • Coordinate with the Sales and Service departments to schedule delivery dates, as well as the pre-delivery clean up services.
  • Be knowledgeable of provincial regulations regarding finance and the fair credit reporting act.
  • Comply with strict regulations and requirements of the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC).

What you need to succeed:
  • Minimum of 2-3 years sales experience, preferably in an automotive or financial services environment.
  • Minimum of 1-2 years Dealer Financial Service experience.
  • OMVIC Certification required.
  • Dealer CRM system experience is required.
  • Must have a valid Ontario Driver's License and good driving record.
  • Knowledge of financial institutions, insurance policies, and warranty options.
  • Ability to read, understand, and calculate banking figures such as discounts, interest rates, percentages, and commissions.
  • Strong knowledge of sales principles, methods, practices, and techniques.
  • Solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
  • Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
  • Strong computer skills, proficient in G-suite and Microsoft Excel.
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
  • Personable, reliable, courteous.
  • Ability to work flexible hours and work around a changing schedule.

What's in it for you?

  • Excellent management support and guidance
  • Opportunities through our Internal career mobility program
  • Access to health, dental and vision insurance
  • Disability, critical illness and life insurance for the unexpected
  • Our Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) for you and your family's wellness
  • Discount on vehicles, service and parts for you and your family
  • Discounts to retailers and service providers across the country
  • Free and engaging employee events
  • Did we mention we love giving back to our communities?!

Job Type: Full Time - Permanent

Compensation (expected annual earnings): $90,000 - $140,000 per year. This is a 100% commission role with no base salary. The range reflects historical earnings at this dealership; actual earnings vary based on individual performance and business volumes.

Minimum earnings: In accordance with the Employment Standards Act, commission-paid employees will be paid at least the applicable Ontario minimum wage for all hours worked. Any minimum-wage top-up paid may be reconciled quarterly in accordance with the compensation plan.

This recruitment process involves the use of artificial intelligence, and this job posting is for an existing vacancy.

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