About this role
Overview
Group1 Ford of South Austin is part of the fast growing Group 1 Automotive, a leader in automotive retail. We are looking to add a qualified FINANCE and INSURANCE MANAGER to our team.
In addition to competitive pay, we offer our associates the following benefits:
- Group health
- Dental
- Vision, Life, Disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid vacation
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Vehicle Purchase Program
- Professional work environment, with job training and advancement opportunities
Responsibilities
- Oversee dealership customer loan origination and approval process.
- Establish and maintain strong relations with our lenders.
- Recruit, hire and develop associates for the Financial Services Department.
- Maintain accurate monthly, quarterly and year-end reports.
- Determine the customer’s need for financing and explore payment options.
- Establish a positive relationship with customers as they are presented products and services.
- Present warranties, credit insurance, GAP insurance and other beneficial products offered by the dealership.
- Secure and finalize transactions in a legal and ethical manner while maintain a high level of productivity.
- Meet monthly forecast for finance and insurance income, penetration levels and customer satisfaction.
- Accurately prepare all federal, state, and dealer paperwork related to the transaction and submits to the dealership’s Accounting Department in a timely manner.
- Enhance customer satisfaction during the entire purchase experience.
- Supervise the financial services associates to ensure individual and department goals are met.
- Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the Company’s Values in all interactions with customers, co-workers and vendors.
Qualifications
- Prior experience in a dealership F&I Department, automotive sales, or in the selling of financial products required.
- Proficient at operating a personal computer including Microsoft Office: E-mail, Excel and Word.
- ADP Dealer Services Experience a plus.
- Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
- Great attitude with high-energy personality.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Professional appearance and work ethic.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work well in a process driven environment.
- Outstanding communication skills in both verbal and written.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- College degree or experience preferred.
- Valid driver license in the state that you will work and a good driving record.
Group 1 is a Fortune 250 company that owns and operates automotive dealerships and collision centers in the United States and the United Kingdom. We offer our associates a team environment, great benefits and ongoing training and support. If you are in alignment with our values of integrity, transparency, professionalism and teamwork - now might be the time for you to accelerate your career as part of the best company in automotive retail. Apply today or refer a qualified friend.
All applicants must pass pre-employment testing to include: background checks, MVR, and drug testing in order to qualify for employment
Group 1 Automotive is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer
Other facts
About Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
We are a Houston-based, Fortune 300 automotive retailer. Since our initial public offering in October 1997, Group 1 has grown to become the third-largest dealership group in the United States and has expanded into the United Kingdom. The company achieved this success through a strategy that leverages management experience and emphasizes geographic and brand diversity, interrelated revenue streams, operational efficiencies, and the prudent deployment of capital.
Our Core Values:
Integrity – We conduct ourselves with the highest level of ethics both personally and professionally when we sell to and perform service for our customers without compromising our honesty.
Transparency – We promote open and honest communication between each other and our customers.
Professionalism – We set our standards high so that we can exceed expectations and strive for perfection in everything we do.
Teamwork – We put the interest of the group first, before our individual interests, as we know that success only comes when we work together.
What you'll do
- The Automotive F&I Manager oversees the customer loan origination and approval process while establishing strong relationships with lenders. They also supervise financial services associates and ensure that customer satisfaction and departmental goals are met.
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