About the Role
This role is pivotal in building and managing a portfolio of automotive dealerships. Responsibilities include signing dealerships, driving sales, ensuring excellent servicing of accounts, and effectively managing associated risks. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of the automotive industry and a proven track record of building and maintaining client relationships.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement sales strategies to acquire and retain dealer clients within the automotive sector.
- Build and maintain relationships with dealership owners and key decision-makers to understand their financing needs.
- Identify opportunities for portfolio growth by presenting financing solutions and promoting Westlake Flooring Company’s offerings.
- Conduct market research to remain competitive and align services with industry trends.
- Oversee the servicing of the automotive floorplan portfolio, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Monitor account performance and proactively address any issues or concerns raised by clients.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and enhance customer experience.
- Provide training and support to dealerships on the use of financing solutions and services.
- Monitor dealership conditions and performance.
- Develop and maintain risk assessment models to evaluate dealership creditworthiness.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor the performance of the portfolio, including loan balances, dealer performance, and payment trends.
Requirements
- Bilingual (English, Spanish)
- Knowledge of the automotive industry (various sectors)
- Strong financial acumen with working knowledge of key financial tools and terminology
- Strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interact with clients, collaborate with internal team members, and external partners at various levels within the organization
- Strong time management skills with ability to manage deadlines
- Strong negotiation and collection skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and in a remote environment
- Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
- BA/BS in related field and 3 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
- 2+ years related experience in finance, sales, account management and/or collections required
- Greater than 75% travel with some overnight travel required
- Ability to travel, fly, drive
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
- Valid driver’s license required for this position
Skills
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Teams
Location
- Buffalo, NY
- Remote
Work Type
- Remote
Experience Level
- 3 years of related experience
- 2+ years related experience in finance, sales, account management and/or collections
Education Level
- BA/BS in related field
Salary/Compensations
- Base pay of $50,000 per year
- Guaranteed Bonus Income $2,000 a month for 4 months (month 1 is prorated), $1,500 for months 5 & 6, $1,000 for month 7, and $333 for months 8-12.
- Monthly vehicle mileage reimbursement program average of $450 monthly
- Average rep earning after 1 year - $ 114,764
- Average Earning of top 50 reps - $ 126,380
- No limit on commissions
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- Life Insurance and Long-term disability plans
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401K matching
- Employee Stock Ownership Program in a $18.2 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 the Company
- Westlake Floorplan Company was established in 2013 as a division of Westlake Financial Services – the leading lender for independent and franchise dealerships.
- Founded as a way to provide both independent and franchise dealers inventory financing plan lines of credit; Westlake strives to suit any business’s needs.
- Westlake has financed over 190,000 vehicles for more than 3,000 dealerships in over 46 states.
- Our cutting-edge technology, customer service, unique partnerships, and flexible terms makes us the most dealer friendly inventory financing provider in the United States.
Equal Opportunity
- We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
- We are an equal opportunity employer and do not unlawfully discriminate in employment.
- No question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
- Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons.
- Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization.
