Lender & Dealer Solutions Manager (Hawaii)
About the role
The Solution Manager serves as the primary relationship owner for an assigned portfolio of dealer and credit union clients within a defined geographic territory. This role is unique within the organization, focusing on both the lender and dealer relationship verticals, requiring exceptional versatility, business acumen, and relationship depth.
Principal Responsibilities & Objectives
Serve as the primary relationship owner for an assigned portfolio of dealer and credit union clients, maintaining a strong understanding of each client's business priorities, operating environment, and strategic objectives.
Lead regular relationship touchpoints, business reviews, and consultative engagements with both dealers and credit unions to strengthen partnerships and support long-term client success.
Develop trusted advisor relationships across multiple levels within dealer and credit union organizations, including executive, operational, and technology stakeholders.
Represent CUDC as a strategic partner by aligning internal resources, resolving issues, and ensuring a consistent, high-value experience across both client groups.
Upsell and cross-sell to dealers and lenders, identifying, advancing, and closing upsell and cross-sell opportunities across both lender and dealer portfolios, helping expand product adoption and grow revenue within existing relationships.
Identify opportunities to expand credit union adoption of existing and new CUDC solutions through consultative selling and strategic account planning.
Partner with internal teams to position additional products and services that align with lender goals, operational needs, and growth strategies.
Develop and execute territory growth plans that increase wallet share, strengthen retention, and support organizational revenue objectives.
Identify dealer-facing upsell and cross-sell opportunities that increase adoption of current and emerging product and service lines across the dealer network.
Collaborate with internal sales, support, and product teams to align dealer growth opportunities with broader market and client strategies.
Drive market penetration, revenue expansion, and business plan execution within the dealer portfolio to maximize long-term account value.
Present targeted solutions and value propositions to dealers, dealer groups, and partner organizations to support pipeline conversion and portfolio growth.
Ensure the formation, maintenance, and enhancement of client relationships through structured feedback systems and consistent touchpoints with lenders, dealers, and CUDC partners.
Provide risk management guidance and compliance education to clients as applicable to CUDC products and services.
Serve as an escalation point for service issues within the assigned territory, coordinating cross-functional resolution with internal support teams.
Represent CUDC at industry conferences, trade associations, and networking events to build relationships and reinforce CUDC's brand within the credit union and auto finance ecosystems.
Uphold and embody CUDC's brand values, professional standards, and commitment to client success in all external interactions.
Education
Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field, or commensurate professional experience.
Ten (10) or more years of knowledge in the automobile industry, auto leasing, credit unions, and indirect lending.
Six (6) or more years of experience managing and growing a business territory including related programs, products, and client relationships.
Demonstrated experience managing both lender and dealer relationships preferred; experience in one vertical with the capacity to develop the other will be considered.
Experience with Digital Retail marketing platforms and Salesforce CRM is a plus.
Exposure to AI tools or platforms (e.g., CRM AI features, generative AI, predictive analytics) in a professional context is highly preferred.
Core Competencies
Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative and self-direction across a geographic territory.
Exceptional relationship management skills across diverse client types (lenders and dealers) and organizational levels.
Strong ability to manage multiple priorities, complex accounts, and competing deadlines simultaneously.
Excellent oral, written, presentation, and analytical communication skills.
Specialized problem-solving and consultative skills within the dealer and indirect lending business model.
Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet business plan goals and established KPIs.
Excellent internal and external customer service orientation.
Technology & AI Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), strong internet and email communication skills, working knowledge of Salesforce or equivalent CRM platform; ability to leverage CRM analytics to manage and prioritize territory activities, demonstrated ability to use and explain AI-powered tools relevant to sales, client management, and fintech operations, comfortable navigating and adopting new technologies; proactive in learning AI tools as they are introduced into the CUDC ecosystem.