Job Information
Northside Ford FINANCE MANAGER in San Antonio, Texas
Description/Job Summary
Produces additional revenue for the dealership by selling finance and insurance programs and other appropriate after-sale items to new- and used-vehicle customer.
Responsibilities/Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Essential duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Sells financing, gap, extended service plans, and credit life to customers.
Provides customers with thorough explanation of aftermarket products and extended warranties.
Converts cash deals to finance.
Conducts business in an ethical and professional manner.
Processes all federal, state, and dealer paperwork related to vehicle transaction.
Understands and complies with federal, state, and local regulations that affect new- and used-vehicle and finance departments.
Completes paperwork necessary for vehicle sales and leases in a timely and efficient manner.
Checks all paperwork for correct title, lien information, taxes, etc., before forwarding to accounting.
Acquires and maintains current state insurance license, completing continuing credit insurance education as needed.
Provides sales force and sales managers with current information about finance and lease programs continually.
Trains the sales staff regarding the benefits of financing, insurance and extended service programs.
Works with sales managers to secure a reasonable profit from every sale.
Ensures collection of all finance and insurance fees.
Prepares reports on finance penetration.
Attends managers meetings.
Develops and monitors guidelines for working with customers to ensure maximum customer satisfaction.
Maintains an adequate and current supply of all required contracts and paperwork needed for completion and finalization of car deals.
Maintains a professional appearance.
Maintains a clean and professional work environment.
Completes required Ford certification tests.
Required Skills
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Required Experience
Two or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Education
Two or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Qualifications
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Manufacturer Training
State Insurance License
Valid Driver's License
Details
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Northside Auto Group is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at reasonableaccommodation@nsautogroup.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email.