Automotive Finance Manager Needed-Hammond, LA

Chevrolet - Hammond, LA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hammond, LA

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

About the position

The Finance and Insurance Manager at Ross Downing Chevrolet is responsible for selling financial products and services to clients while ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards. This role requires strong closing skills and the ability to work collaboratively with financial lenders to secure favorable interest rates for buyers. The ideal candidate will be passionate about customer service and committed to exceeding expectations.

Responsibilities

• Contracts all new business
• Closes potential clients, taking turns by personal contact or by phone
• Addresses bounced contracts, processing them in a timely manner
• Generates finance income on all sold clients, taking turns by personal contact or by phone
• Checks and verifies paperwork involved with cash, finance or loan transactions
• Contracts or collects all money at closing
• Seeks bank approval on all financed and leased deals
• Maintains a working knowledge of leases
• Promotes Credit Life/Accident & Health sales
• Collaborates with other departments in a professional and courteous manner
• Assists in acquiring approval from lenders
• Assists in the training of Sales Consultants
• Understands all current programs and rate options offered by lenders
• Verifies insurance and completes paperwork
• Handles all cancellations for extended warranties and credit life cancellations
• Understands and implements the dealership sales process
• Attends weekly department meetings

Requirements

• Experience in finance and insurance management
• Valid Driver's License
• State Insurance License
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening including MVR and criminal background check

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the automotive industry
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance