Automotive Floorplan Territory Manager

About the role

Westlake Floorplan Company is a division of Westlake Financial Services, providing inventory financing plan lines of credit to independent and franchise dealerships. The company has financed over 190,000 vehicles for more than 3,000 dealerships across 46 states.

Responsibilities

• Sales Management: 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 Floorplan Company’s offerings. Conduct market research to remain competitive and align services with industry trends.
• Servicing: 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.
• Risk Management: 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.

Qualifications

• 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

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