Dealer Account Manager

Dealer Account ManagerWestlake Financial is the largest privately held auto finance company in the United States with demonstrated growth year over year. We continue to expand our teams and diversify our business model. This leads to cementing us as a leader in the automotive lending industry.Westlake continues to grow its market share within the Auto Industry with assets in excess of 20B. We have business relationships in all 50 states, including Puerto Rico. We are looking to acquire talented individuals as we expand our market share. Westlake Financial believes in PEOPLE with the PURPOSE and PASSION to assist our more than 25,000 dealer partners throughout North America.Our Dealer Account Managers are individuals with the vision and dedication to provide world-class customer service to our dealer partners through training and prospecting for business opportunities. This is a challenging, dynamic field position with high earnings potential and opportunities for career advancement.The Dealer Account Manager position offers a highly incentivized performance-based compensation package. A motivated and driven individual can earn up to and beyond a six-figure income.Our Dealer Account Managers are individuals with the vision and dedication needed to assist our current and future dealer partner sell more cars and trucks by financing more customers.Our Dealer Account Manager is a challenging and dynamic position with opportunity for advancement. As a Dealer Account Manager with Westlake Financial, you will be educating and training our current Dealer partners in the assigned area, along with acquiring new source and contacts. You will manage and consult in all sales activities and account development for those dealers within the area assigned. You will also manage quality and consistency of product and service delivery.Being in a fast-paced environment, this role requires a consultative sales and management approach. Each Dealer Account Manager will manage their own dealer base to understand the Westlake Program so they can grow and succeed.This is a full-time position including full-time benefits. We are looking for highly motivated, highly dedicated candidates who are comfortable working in a field environment and traveling in a local market.DUTIES, TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES (include, but not limited to):Present and sell company products and services to all levels of management within the dealershipPrepare action plans and schedules to identify specific targets and to project the number of contacts madeFollow-up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activity in both independent and franchise dealersIdentify sales prospects and contact these and other accounts assigned to youPrepare presentations and proposals for all levels of management within in dealershipAssist with the preparation of sales contracts by educating the dealer on what is needed for proper verification by Westlake FinancialDevelop and maintain current client and potential client relationships within the independent franchise dealer communitiesDevelop, maintain and understand sales materials and keep up to date on current financial product knowledgeParticipate in marketing events such as seminars, trade shows, and telemarketing events for independent and franchise dealersKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSESAbility to persuade and influence othersPresentation skills (from initial creation to delivery)Strong interpersonal and communication skillsKnowledge communication skillsKnowledge of advertising and sales promotion techniquesSignificant local travel to current and potential clients. This requires the possession of a valid state driver's licenseEDUCATIONBachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university, preferredEXPERIENCEAutomotive, Finance and Sales Experience, requiredPrevious Outside Sales Experience, preferredKnowledge of Microsoft office (excel, word, outlook), requiredKnowledge of Web Applications, requiredKnowledge/Experience with the use of DealerTrack, Routeone, or CUDL, beneficialFULL TIME BENEFITSMedical, Dental, and Vision benefitsLife Insurance and Long-term disability plansFlexible Spending Account401K matchingEmployee Stock Ownership Program in a $20 Billion Company, plus company matchingWellness ProgramsMetro Tap Card and Metro-link Reimbursement (for Los Angeles, CA employees only)Career Path OpportunitiesDiscounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and AttractionsAnnual Flu ShotPaid Vacations DaysPaid Sick daysPaid holidaysHGym (available in our Los Angeles, CA & Dallas, TX office)Rental Car Discounts, Dell Member Purchase ProgramUKG WalletACKNOWLEDGMENTSWe will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.We are an equal opportunity employer and do not unlawfully discriminate in employment. No question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.