Sales Operations & Financing Lead

Dealership:L0230 Mercedes-Benz of BeavertonMercedes-Benz of Beaverton - OregonSales Variable ManagerThe Sales Variable Manager is responsible for providing exceptional customer service throughout the deal process. Helping customers choose products that protect their vehicle purchase and setting up the structure and finalization of the sale. This individual also works with lenders to obtain financing approval and completes all vehicle purchase and associated paperwork accurately and on time.If you have a proven ability to lead winning teams and are interested in joining the largest automotive groups in the country, we want to talk to you!The Sales Variable Manager reports to the General Sales Manager or General Manager.ResponsibilitiesSales Process ManagementEnsure salespeople are engaging directly with the customer and engage directly with customer themselves.Walk lot everyday with sales team to ensure knowledge of vehicle pricing and excellent condition of inventory, advertising, banners and area grounds.Develop effective sales staff by communicating expected performance standards, monitoring performance, identifying development needs, coaching and mentoring.Customer EngagementEnsure all customers greeted promptly in a professionally and friendly manner.Address and resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.Assist Sales Representatives with customers when needed in order to ensure sale of vehicle.Remain aware of all customers on lot and ensure their customer buying experience is progressing as expected.Track ad sourcing by communicating with customers to identify what brought them to the store.Help customers choose protection packages for their vehicle by presenting all products and their benefits.Ensure financing for customers; by building professional relationships with lenders and working with them to get the best financing available for our customers.Submit deals to bank electronically using appropriate dealer system.Enter transactions accurately into ADP and bank approval systems.Process all transaction paperwork and ensure it is accurate and meets the needs of the Office, state specific DMV and lender requirements.Track deal receivables and follow-up on outstanding items to ensure collection of all money and bank stipulations for contract funding.Follow-up with customers as courtesy reminder for purchased products requiring customer action (ex. Protective coating applied)Obtain all appropriate licensing within 90 days from date of hire.We offer best in class industry benefitsOpportunities for Career advancementMedical, Dental and Vision PlansPaid Holidays & PTOShort and Long-Term Disability & Paid Life Insurance401(k) Retirement Plan & Employee Stock Purchase PlanVehicle Purchase DiscountsWellness ProgramsSkills and QualificationsStrong attention to detailSense of urgencyExcellent communicationMathematics – ability to use mathematics to solve problems.Basic computer skillsCompetenciesDoes the right thing, takes action and adapts to changeSelf-motivates, believes in accountability, focuses on results, makes plans and follows throughBelieves in humility, shares best practices, desires to keep learning, measures performance and adapts to improve resultsThrives on a team, stays positive, lives our valuesWe offer best in class industry benefitsOpportunities for Career advancementMedical, Dental and Vision PlansPaid Holidays & PTOShort and Long-Term Disability & Paid Life Insurance401(k) Retirement Plan & Employee Stock Purchase PlanVehicle Purchase DiscountsWellness ProgramsHigh School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lithia Motors, Inc