Area Sales Manager

Global Lending Services - Hartford, CT

Full-time - Mid Level

Hartford, CT

501-1,000 employees

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

As an Area Sales Manager at GLS, you will be responsible for expanding the company's market share by signing new dealers, developing existing relationships, and increasing awareness and adoption of the company's lending programs. This remote role requires a strong focus on customer satisfaction and collaboration with operational teams to drive business growth.

Responsibilities

• Educate dealers on all aspects of the company lending program(s) and how to maximize the value of the program(s) for their individual dealership.
• Partner with other operational teams to capture quality business from existing dealers and increase utilization of the program(s).
• Build and expand the assigned territory by identifying and signing new dealerships.
• Make regular dealer visits, cold calls, and take inbound calls from dealerships to build relationships and capture business.
• Maintain high-quality customer satisfaction and retention of dealers.
• Complete and submit documentation to track and assess established goals.
• Foster a collaborative culture that facilitates the achievement of business plan objectives by working closely with other associates and members of management.
• Participate in special projects as needed.
• Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by management.

Requirements

• Three (3) years' experience in auto finance with sub-prime auto financing experience preferred.
• Three (3) years' experience in sales with auto industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the local market with established customer relationships preferred.
• Intrinsically motivated with demonstrated ability to take initiative, identify needs, make recommendations for improvement, see recommendations through implementation, and evaluate improvements for effectiveness.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills: friendly and tactful with the ability to influence others, effectively manage conflict, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage highly sensitive and confidential information, interact at all levels within the organization, and build cross-functional partnerships across the business.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Team player that can adapt in a fast pace and changing environment.
• Proficient computer skills with working knowledge of internet and standard business applications such as Microsoft Office; ability to quickly learn new computer applications as required.
• Commitment to exemplifying the organizational core values and key competencies.
• Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail and demonstrated ability to effectively set and manage multiple conflicting priorities.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and performance bonuses, dependent on role.
• Medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, supplemental insurance benefits, long-term and short-term disability.
• 401K with employer match and 100% immediate vesting.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays to help you balance work and personal life.
• Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Annually.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Parental Leave.
• Business casual work environment.