Finance Manager/Sales Manager- Red Bud/New Athens, IL

Responsibilities

• Provides customers with a thorough explanation of aftermarket products and extended Service Contracts and helps them purchase the right products for their needs.
• SUBMITs paperwork to obtain approvals from finance sources on all finance deals in a timely manner.
• Establishes and maintains an impeccable reputation and good working relationships with multiple finance sources including manufacturers.
• PREPARES and mails all deal packages with complete and proper documentation to lenders and follows any other process that may be in place in their respective department.
• AccURATELY audits team deals post-sale.
• ENSURES the expEDITIOUS funding of all contracts.
• STRUCTURES deals for maximum profitability and collectability.
• MAINTAINS proficiency and certifications as required for the position.
• WORKS closely with Sales Desk, SUBMITS deals to lenders for approval, MAKES credit decisions, and EFFECTIVELY closes deals.
• VERIFIES insurance and OBTAINS payoffs on trades with open lines.
• Processes federal, state, and dealer paperwork related to vehicle transaction.
• Checks all paperwork for correct residual, commission, buy rate, title, lien information, taxes and DMV paperwork before forwarding to the business office.
• ASSISTS retail salesperson in COLLECTING down payment and all monies associated with transaction.
• ASSISTS in ALL other areas of the financial services department, as needed.
• CREATES and MAINTAINS good relations with guests.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2-years’ experience as a Finance Manager in the automotive industry.
• Special Finance, subprime lending experience desirable.
• Self-starter with a sense of urgency to deliver deals.
• A high degree of ownership and accountability for achieving results.
• Able to ORGANIZE, multitASK and PRIORITIZE in order to optimize daily opportunities and complete necessary processes and paperwork.
• A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent Associate’s/bachelor's degree candidates preferred.
• MUST successfully complete a background and drug screening.