F&I DIRECTOR
Description
*** PREVIOUS AUTOMOTIVE F&I MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED ***
We are seeking an experienced and energetic F&I Manager.
A Finance and Insurance (F&I) Manager is responsible for selling supplemental finance and insurance programs to new and used car buyers, including financing the vehicle purchase.
Position Requirements:
An F&I Manager should possess an impressive background in business, finance and/or marketing. A minimum of two years in automotive sales is preferred. Excellent communication and organizational skills are crucial, and all F&I personnel must maintain the highest ethical standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- A core responsibility is to offer the customer a competitive financing rate so that the financing is done through the dealership.
- Secure competitive financing and leasing deals for clients while adhering to corporate and governmental regulations.
- Offer exceptional customer service to clients while explaining VSC information and aftermarket products that supplement their automotive investment and increase dealership profitability.
- Maintain current knowledge of all finance and lease programs and disseminate information to sales and finance team members promptly, including management of the F&I team.
- Maintain current knowledge of all local, state and federal regulations affecting dealership operations, particularly regarding sales and finance departments.
- Foster and maintain positive relationships with insurance vendors and lending institutions.
- DocuPad experience strongly preferred.
Educational Requirements:
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, but a college degree is strongly preferred
Other Qualifications:
- Previous experience in automotive Sales Management a must
- Must possess strong negotiation skills
- Must be deadline and detail-oriented
- Must have the ability to build rapport with employees and customers alike