Al Piemonte Buick GMC is growing! We are building a strong team and need to add a F&I Manager.
Job Title: Finance & Insurance Manager
SUMMARY
F&I manager’s job is to secure each sale and ensure that every vehicle sold is delivered.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Protects gross profit by arranging financing so outside sources do not have an impact on selling margins.
- Establishes lender relations that tie the customer closer to the dealership.
- Generates additional income through the sales of vehicle service contracts, GAP coverage and maintenance plans.
- Maintains control of all paperwork until it is ready to be turned into the Accounting Office.
- Responsible for all paperwork involved with the sale of the vehicle, including obtaining customer signatures and securing payoff and insurance information.
- Converts cash deals to finance.
- Establishes and maintains good working relationships with several finance sources, including the manufacturer.
- Processes finance and lease deals accurately and fairly through financial sources to secure approval.
- 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 the 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 customers with complete explanation of manufacturer and dealership service procedures and policies.
- Manages the alternative finance source program to ensure that several sources are available.
- Provides sales force and sales managers with current information about finance and lease programs continually.
- Works with 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.
- Takes all credit applications.
- Prepares reports on finance penetration.
- Attends managers meetings.
- Handles all rate quotations.
- 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.
- Other tasks as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
A successful F&I manager needs the product knowledge, professionalism, and empathy that customers look for today. Communication is extremely important in a business department as it contributes to team-building with sales and the Accounting Office.
EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS
- Retail experience
- Valid Driver's License
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,850.43 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
Experience:
- Dealership experience: 1 year (Preferred)
- Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person