About the Role
Our Dealer Account Managers are individuals with the vision and dedication to provide world-class customer service to our dealer partners through training and prospecting for business opportunities. This is a challenging, dynamic field position with high earnings potential and opportunities for career advancement.
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- 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
- 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
- Significant local travel to current and potential clients. This requires the possession of a valid state driver's license
Skills
- Knowledge/Experience with the use of DealerTrack, Routeone, or CUDL (beneficial)
- Previous Outside Sales Experience, (preferred)
Location
- Remote - on the road
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1-2 years previous experience in a Sales role
Education Level
- College degree (preferred or equivalent work experience)
Salary/Compensations
- 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
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 the Company
- Westlake Financial is the largest privately held auto finance company in the United States with demonstrated growth year over year.
- We continue to expand our teams and diversify our business model.
- This leads to cementing us as a leader in the automotive lending industry.
- Westlake continues to grow its market share within the Auto Industry with assets in excess of 20B.
- We have business relationships in all 50 states, including Puerto Rico.
- We are looking to acquire talented individuals as we expand our market share.
- Westlake Financial believes in PEOPLE with the PURPOSE and PASSION to assist our more than 25,000 dealer partners throughout North America.
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.
