Regional Manager

Regional Manager – Automotive Floorplan Services Great Lakes RegionWestlake 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 makes us the most dealer friendly floorplan provider in the United States.Our Regional Manager is responsible for leading and managing a sales force of 10-25 reps while growing market share, volume, and dealer loyalty.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 managersManaging persons in outside sales within the assigned region. Assisting with hiring and training new area managersPresenting and selling company products and services to current and potential clientsPreparing action plans and schedules to identify specific targets and project the number of contacts to be madeIdentifying sales prospects and contacting these and other accounts as assignedDeveloping and maintaining sales materials and current product knowledgeEstablishing and maintaining current client and potential client relationshipsManaging area managers through quality checks and other follow-upIdentifying and resolving client concernsPreparing a variety of status reports, including activity, closings, follow-up, and adherence to goalsCommunicating new product and service opportunities, special developments, information, or feedback gathered through field activity to appropriate company staffDeveloping and implementing special sales activities to reduce dealer attritionParticipating in marketing events such as seminars, trade shows, and telemarketing eventsTravel required throughout the assigned territoryComfortable traveling up to 75% of the time, due to visiting auto dealersOther duties as assignedQualities we look for in our Regional Manager:Minimum of 5 years sales managementHigh energy and with excellent verbal and written communication skillsKnowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and various sales software applicationsBachelor's degree in business or a closely related fieldQualified candidates should live in the regionComputer skills are a must. MS Office (Excel and word)Compensation: $72,000 - $180,000The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire and will be dependent on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, skill set, experience, education, credentials, and licensure when applicableWhat do we offer?Medical, dental, and vision benefitsLife insurance and long-term disability plansFlexible spending account401K matchingEmployee stock ownership program in a $18.2 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 attractionsEmployee loan assistanceAnnual flu shotPaid vacation daysPaid sick daysPaid holidaysHGym (available in our Los Angeles, CA & Dallas, TX office)Rental car discounts, Dell member purchase programUKG walletWe 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.