Vanguard Dealer Services
Automotive F&I Specialist – West Coast
Nationwide Automotive Consultant providing dealership training and F&I products/services seeks an experienced and dedicated Automotive Finance & Insurance Specialist to serve our West Coast territory. Each member of our team takes pride in being upfront, honest, and ethical at all times and is committed to delivering responsive service to our partnered dealerships.
Responsibilities:
Provide partnered dealership clients with the proper tools to effectively sell our F&I products/services
Strengthen existing partnered dealership relations
Ensure partnered dealership staff is properly trained on product
knowledge and the presentation process for F&I product lines
Troubleshoot any internal dealer issues to improve overall dealership performance
Create, prepare, and review reports to meet/exceed partnered dealership objectives and goals
Effectively communicate with all levels of partnered dealership personnel
Fill in as a Business Manager at partnered dealerships in the absence of
the dealers’ Business Managers (emergency assistance when called for)
Work independently and manage daily calendar with supervisor support
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Requirements:
Minimum of 3 years Retail Automotive Industry experience (REQUIRED)
Minimum of 2 years Automotive Finance & Insurance experience (Business Manager): menu presentation, desking deals (REQUIRED)
Must be willing to travel throughout West Coast area
Excellent communication skills: verbal and written
Excellent presentation skills
Ability to interact effectively with partnered dealership staff at all levels
Ability to travel daily within assigned territory; must have own means of transportation to perform job functions
Ability to work independently and manage daily activities accordingly; time management
Strong work ethic and attention to detail
Bilingual proficiency a plus but not required
Retail Automotive Sales Management a plus but not required (GSM, GM, Finance Director dealership job title)
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What we have to offer:
Guaranteed income; commensurate with experience
Fully paid medical benefits
Fully paid dental benefits
401k with employer match
Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal
Job Type: Full-time