Dealer Account Manager

About the role

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, 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.

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. The position offers a highly incentivized performance-based compensation package. A motivated and driven individual can earn up to and beyond a six-figure income.

This is a full-time position including full-time benefits. We are looking for highly motivated, highly dedicated candidates who are comfortable working in a field environment and traveling in a local market.

New hire training is provided to ensure your success in your new role. This training will prepare and provide you with proper knowledge and skills to perform the role successfully. You will be part of a positive environment and supportive team where you will be encouraged to raise questions and promote ideas to yield good results.

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

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Automotive, Finance and Sales (required)
• 1-2 years previous experience in a Sales role with a proven track record of success
• College degree (preferred or equivalent work experience)
• 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
• Knowledge/Experience with the use of DealerTrack, Routeone, or CUDL (beneficial)
• Previous Outside Sales Experience (preferred)
• Significant local travel to current and potential clients; requires possession of a valid state driver's license

Pay

Self-determined, performance-based compensation package.

• First year guaranteed minimum income starting at $5,