Finance Director - Fowler Jeep
Don’t miss this amazing opportunity for F&I professionals. Our growing dealership family needs an Finance Director. Our Finance Directors produce additional revenue for the dealership by selling finance and insurance programs and other appropriate after-sale items to new- and used-vehicle customers. We need someone who can sell well and sell ethically—a master of finance and insurance knowledge. A true professional who can communicate product features and benefits in a way that not only gets customers to understand, but gets them to buy.
Job Responsibilities
- Contract new business, sell and close deals
- Generate finance income on all sold customers
- Completes paperwork necessary for vehicle sales and leases in a timely and efficient manner
- Check/verify paperwork involved with cash, finance or loan transactions
- Contract or collect all money at closing
- Seek bank approval on financed and leased deals
- Promote Credit Life/Accident & Health sales
- Assist in acquiring approval from lenders
- Understand all programs and rate options offered by our lenders
- Solicit extended warranty sales (aftermarket)
- Handle all cancellations for extended warranties and credit life
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Directly supervises up to 5 employees in the Finance and Insurance Department
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Education and/or Experience
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Compensation
Compensation is based on experience and is highly competitive in the marketplace. Range is $8,000 - $15,000 monthly.
What We Offer
Perks & Benefits
Fowler offers medical, vision, dental, life, & disability insurances. Fowler has a 401K employer matching plan, Paid Time Off, Volunteer Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays & Parental Leave. Fowler also offers its employees access to an employee assistance program. Fowler offers job specific education to include student sponsorships, internships, manufacturer and dealership training with Graduate & Tool Incentive programs.
The Fowler Standard – This is what drives us. being friendly, helpful, honest and fair
The mission of Fowler is to grow our business by earning the respect, trust and loyalty of our customers through our employees.
Fowler’s vision is to be the dealer of choice in the communities we serve. We will do this by providing exceptional products, services, and superior customer service.
Our dedication to the development and advancement of our people, technology and systems will help us get there together.
Our company maintains a strong policy of equal employment opportunity for all associates. We hire, train, promote and compensate employees on the basis of personal and professional competence and potential for advancement without regard for race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability or citizenship, as well as other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Skills Required
- Experience in finance and insurance (F&I) product sales and closing deals
- Associate's degree or equivalent, or six months to one year related experience
- Knowledge of lender programs, rate options, and ability to secure lender approvals
- Experience completing and verifying vehicle sales, finance, and lease paperwork
- Supervisory experience managing, hiring, training, and evaluating staff (up to 5 employees)
- Strong communication and customer-facing sales skills; ability to present product features and benefits ethically
What We Do
Fowler Automotive is a family-owned and operated regional auto dealer with locations throughout Oklahoma and Colorado. Founded in 1973, the organization operates multiple automobile dealerships and auto detail shops. Their mission is to grow the business by earning the respect, trust, and loyalty of customers through their employees, providing exceptional products, services, and superior customer service across their various locations.
