Dealer Relationship Manager Tallahassee/South Georgia

Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all dealership relationships, including retail finance, leasing, floor plan, and fleet lead generation
• Deliver training to dealership staff to increase application and contract volume with SFS
• Conduct sessions on SFS credit guidelines to help sales and finance managers optimize approvals and funding
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with existing and new dealership personnel
• Collaborate closely with credit and funding departments to address contract issues and support funding efficiency
• Support dealership and SFS goals by aligning relationship efforts with performance targets
• Monitor and analyze market trends and dealership performance to identify opportunities and challenges
• Maintain thorough documentation including call reports, itineraries, mileage logs, and submit timely expense reports
• Participate in weekly sales calls and other required meetings to share updates and align with regional goals
• Handle and protect sensitive consumer information (e.g., SSNs, DOBs) in accordance with data privacy standards

Qualifications & Competencies

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an underwriter for retail, small business, lease, or commercial lending, or as a Dealer Relationship Manager for a captive, bank, or finance company in the automotive indirect lending industry
• Completion of the Dealer Centered Selling Certification program is required upon hire for the DRM role
• Functional knowledge of retail automotive operations, including sales finance and dealership management
• Proven ability to review and analyze credit within a lending environment
• Demonstrated capability to develop and maintain effective business relationships
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comprehensive understanding of sales principles and best practices
• Skilled in analyzing data and market trends to support strategic decision-making