Regional Manager

Westlake Flooring | Home Office Chicago, IL, USA Description Regional Manager – Automotive Floorplan Services – Great Lakes Region About Westlake Flooring Westlake Financial Services is the largest privately held auto finance company in the Nation. We are committed to growing and strengthening our organization by hiring the people that make Westlake World (our culture) what it is. Westlake Flooring Services was established in 2013 as a division of Westlake Financial Services – the leading lender for independent and franchise dealerships. Founded as a way to provide both independent and franchise dealers floor plan lines of credit; Westlake Flooring strives to suit any business’s needs. Westlake Flooring has financed over 190,000 vehicles for more than 3,000 dealerships in over 46 states. Our cutting‑edge technology, customer service, unique partnerships, and flexible terms make us the most dealer friendly floorplan provider in the United States. What’s the role? Our Regional Manager is responsible for leading and managing a sales force of 10–25 reps while growing market share, volume and dealer loyalty. What is it like being part of our Sales team? Our Sales team is the face of the company to our customers. They are our growth enablers whose focus is not only to increase the number of deals but also to create lasting partnerships. Being part of our sales team means you are a go‑getter who’s hungry to keep getting better in your craft, has relentless excitement in meeting and fostering relationships. What you’ll do as our Regional Manager? Coaching, leading and developing Area Managers Managing persons in outside sales within the assigned region; assisting with hiring and training new area managers Presenting and selling company products and services to current and potential clients Preparing action plans and schedules to identify specific targets and to project the number of contacts to be made Identifying sales prospects and contacting these and other accounts as assigned Developing and maintaining sales materials and current product knowledge Establishing and maintaining current client and potential client relationships Managing Area Managers through quality checks and other follow‑up Identifying and resolving client concerns Preparing a variety of status reports, including activity, closings, follow‑up, and adherence to goals Communicating new product and service opportunities, special developments, information, or feedback gathered through field activity to appropriate company staff Developing and implementing special sales activities to reduce dealer attrition Participating in marketing events such as seminars, trade shows, and telemarketing events Travel required throughout the assigned territory Comfortable traveling up to 75% of the time, due to visiting Auto Dealers Other duties as assigned Qualities we look for in our Regional Manager Minimum of 5 years sales management experience High energy and excellent verbal and written communication skills Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and various sales software applications Bachelor's degree in Business or a closely related field Qualified candidates should live in the region Computer skills are a must (MS Office – Excel and Word) Compensation $72,000 – $180,000. The exact starting compensation will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire and will be dependent on factors such as geographic location, skill set, experience, education, credentials, and licensure when applicable. What do we offer? Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits Life Insurance and Long‑term disability plans Flexible Spending Account 401K matching Employee Stock Ownership Program in a $18.2 Billion Company, plus company matching Wellness Programs Metro Tap Card and Metro‑link Reimbursement (for Los Angeles, CA employees only) Discounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and Attractions Employee Loan Assistance Annual Flu Shot Paid Vacation Days Paid Sick Days Paid Holidays HGym (available in our Los Angeles, CA & Dallas, TX office) Rental Car Discounts, Dell Member Purchase Program UKG Wallet Acknowledgement We 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr