Franchise Account Manager

Our Dealer Account Managers are individuals with the vision and dedication needed to assist our current and future dealer partner sell more cars and trucks by financing more customers.

Our Franchise Account Manager is a challenging and dynamic position with opportunity for advancement. As a Franchise Account Manager with Westlake Financial, you will be educating and training our current Dealer partners in the assigned area, along with acquiring new source and contacts. You will manage and consult in all sales activities and account development for those dealers within the area assigned. You will also manage quality and consistency of product and service delivery.

Being in a fast-paced environment, this role requires a consultative sales and management approach. Each Dealer Account Manager will manage their own dealer base to understand the Westlake Program so they can grow and succeed

This is a full-time position including full-time benefits. We are looking for highly motivated, highly dedicated candidates who are comfortable working in a field environment and traveling in a local market. 

• New Hire training is provided to ensure your success in your new role. This training will prepare and provide you with proper knowledge and skills to perform the role successfully.  
• You will be part of a positive environment and supportive team where you will be encouraged to raise questions, promote ideas to yield good results. 
•  We are a well-established and constantly growing auto finance company; we believe in PEOPLE with the PURPOSE and PASSION. 

• Prepare presentations and proposals to communicate company products and services to all levels of management within Independent and Franchise Dealerships 
•  Identify sales prospects and contact these and other accounts assigned to you 
• Follow-up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activity in both independent and franchise dealers
• Develop, maintain and grow current and potential dealer partners within the Independent and Franchise Dealer communities 
• Constant and effective communication via phone and in-person visits with dealer partners to train on current programs and fast funding requirements 
•  Provide solutions, rehash and restructure vehicle loans for approval in a profitable manner for Westlake and the Dealership Partners 
•  Assist with the preparation of sales contracts by educating the dealer on what is needed for proper verification by Westlake Financial
•  Develop, maintain and understand sales materials and keep up to date on current financial product knowledge
•  Participate in marketing events such as seminars, trade shows, and telemarketing events for independent and franchise dealers

• Demonstrated experience in Automotive, Finance and Sales (required) 
• 1-2 year’s previous experience in a Sales role with a proven track record of success 
• College degree (preferred or equivalent work experience)  
•  Presentation skills (from initial creation to delivery)
• Strong Interpersonal and communication skills 
• Knowledge of advertising and sales promotion techniques 
• Strong computer skills and adaptability to new technology 
• Goal oriented with a desire for improvement and advancement  
•  Able to communicate and work amicably with diverse teams
•  Knowledge/Experience with the use of DealerTrack, Routeone, or CUDL (beneficial)
•  Previous Outside Sales Experience, (preferred)
•  Significant local travel to current and potential clients. This requires the possession of a valid state driver's license

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not unlawfully discriminate in employment. No question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization.