Knudtsen Chevrolet Co. · 1 day ago
Finance Manager
Knudtsen Foothills is a family-owned automotive company serving the Spokane and Post Falls communities. They are seeking a Finance Manager responsible for structuring car deals based on credit feedback, ensuring compliance with finance lender guidelines, and maintaining customer relationships to enhance satisfaction.
AutomotiveCustomer ServiceLocal BusinessMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
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 credit insurance, vehicle service contracts, GAP coverage, and maintenance plans
Maintains control of all paperwork until it is ready to be turned into the general office
Responsible for all paperwork involved with the sale of the vehicle, including obtaining customer signatures and securing payoff and insurance information
Establishes and maintains good working relationships with several finance sources
Processes finance and lease deals accurately and fairly through financial sources to secure approval
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
Stays aware and complies with changing regulation and compliance procedures
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 the office
Provides customers with complete explanation of manufacturer and dealership service procedures and policies
Provides sales force and sales managers with current information about finance and lease programs continually
Assists in the training of sales staff so they are aware can sell finance products throughout the customer’s car buying experience
Works with sales managers to secure a reasonable profit from every sale
Other tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
A team player focused on providing exemplary customer service, adhering to a standard of professional ethics
Self-motivated with the ability to set and achieve targeted goals
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Have a valid driver's license
Pass a motor vehicle report and possess a safe driving record
Pass a criminal background check
Required pre-employment drug test (note: we do not test for marijuana during pre-employment testing)
Also subject to random drug testing, reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing, and post-accident testing at the company's request
Preferred
Experience in automotive sales or subprime sales, with knowledge of state regulations regarding finance and the Fair Credit Reporting Act
Working knowledge of computers, basic software, and Internet, and ability to learn database management and customer relationship software
Benefits
Employer sponsored health insurance - medical, dental, vision – for employees and dependents
Life insurance plans
Paid holidays
Sick pay
Paid vacation
Employee purchase discounts
401(K) Retirement Savings Plan (4% Employer Match!)
Training assistance
Company
Knudtsen Chevrolet Co.
Since 1939, Knudtsen Chevrolet has been serving North Idaho and the Eastern Washington area with new Chevrolets along with all makes and models of great pre-owned vehicles.
Funding
Current Stage
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