Westlake Financial Services

Strategic Dealer Manager

Westlake Financial Services$55K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of sales experience preferred, particularly in the automotive sector
  • Track record of success in sales roles
  • High School Diploma required; college degree preferred or equivalent experience
  • Strong presentation skills with the ability to convey value digitally
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for building relationships with decision-makers
  • Tech-savvy with proficiency in CRM and adaptability to new tools
  • Goal-oriented with a focus on personal and professional growth

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with franchise dealerships to boost loan production
  • Provide expert guidance to dealers via various communication methods
  • Collaborate with dealerships to optimize loan approvals
  • Identify and promote the advantages of Westlake Financial to dealers
  • Drive revenue growth through effective partnership management

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and long-term disability plans
  • 401K matching and employee stock ownership
  • Wellness programs and career path opportunities
  • Flexible spending accounts and discounts on attractions
  • Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
  • Metro Tap Card reimbursement for LA employees
Full Job Description
Strategic Dealer Manager

Join an elite sales team dedicated to expanding business with large corporate franchise auto dealerships. As a Strategic Dealer Manager, you will play a key role in strengthening Westlake Financials' presence at the dealer level while delivering white-glove service.

Your Role

You will work alongside National Account Executives, who manage corporate-level relationships, while you focus on building and maintaining dealer-level partnerships. Your primary responsibility is to drive consistent loan production, demonstrating the value of Westlake Financial as a trusted business partner.

What We're Looking For

We seek highly motivated professionals with strong communication skills and the ability to influence decision-makers. You thrive in a fast-paced, consultative sales environment and will become a walking encyclopedia of Westlake Financial's offerings, ready to empower your dealer base with expert knowledge.

Why Join Us?
  • Uncapped commission potential - your success directly impacts your earnings
  • Full-time, office-based position with comprehensive benefits
  • A dynamic, team-oriented environment where top performers excel

If you're ready to take your sales career to the next level, apply today and become a key player in Westlake Financial's continued growth.

What is it like to be part of the Westlake Team?

At Westlake Financial, we believe in People, Purpose, Passion. As a Strategic Account Representative, you'll be part of a dynamic, supportive team in a production and growth-driven environment.

We provide comprehensive new hire training to ensure your success, as well as individual coaching with your manager, equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel.

Qualities of a successful Strategic Dealer Manager:
  • Industry Experience: Background in Sales, Automotive, or Phone sales preferred
  • Sales Track Record:1-2 years of experience in a sales role with proven success.
  • Education: High School Diploma required; College degree preferred (or equivalent experience).
  • Presentation Skills: Ability to understand and persuasively present Westlake's value through digital communications.
  • Communication & Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills to engage and influence decision-makers.
  • Tech Savviness: Proficiency in CRM tools, phone management, and adaptability to new technology.
  • Goal-Oriented Mindset: Self aware individual who will measure themselves for growth and improvement.

If you are a high-energy, results-driven professional ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you!

What will you do as our Strategic Dealer Manager?
  • Build and maintain relationships with Strategic Franchise Dealerships to drive loan production and revenue growth.
  • Provide expert guidance via phone, email, and video meetings to train dealers on current programs and fast funding requirements.
  • Collaborate with dealer partners to provide solutions, rehash, and restructure vehicle loans for optimal approvals.
  • Review and identify opportunities for the dealership to find value in Westlake Financial.

What is our pay plan?
  • Target first year income: $55,000.00 - $130,000.00
  • Hourly position, $17.87/hr + performance-based commissions and bonuses
    • 6-month compensation guarantee of $5,000.00 per month + commission and bonuses
    • 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
  • This performance-driven compensation structure allows you to maximize your earnings with no cap on commissions-the more you achieve, the more you earn!
  • The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire and will be dependent on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, skill set, experience, education, credentials, and licensure when applicable.

Benefits

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

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.
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