AUTOMOTIVE FINANCE MANAGER

Are you interested in joining a growing business that is committed to family, promotes employees from within, is Passionate about protecting the environment, has an inspiring company culture, and is actively involved with the community and local charities? If so, this opportunity might be for you!

THE COMPANY:

LaFontaine Automotive Group is an award winning and nationally recognized automotive dealership of 40 years with 44 retail franchises, 7 collision centers, 25 Michigan locations and 1,800 employees in southeast Michigan. We are proud to be named Michigan’s fastest growing automotive dealership group! LaFontaine Automotive Group is a place where our employees are truly family and where people come before the bottom line. It’s a welcoming place where you can build a career and will find the tools and support needed to take your career to new heights.

Our Mission: To Build Lifelong Relationships that Connect Families, Strengthen Communities, and Personalize the Automotive Experience. 

Our Core Values: Accountability, Responsibility, Respect, Communication, Teamwork, Passion

THE POSITION: The Finance & Insurance Manager is responsible for producing additional revenue for the facility by selling finance and insurance products to new and used vehicle customers. Must comply with information security program. Must present a professional appearance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with all sources of finance and insurance products, factory and otherwise.
• Submit proper documentation to obtain approval for all possible finance transactions.
• Work with sales management to establish and maintain a program that will ensure a 100-percent turnover to the Finance & Insurance department.
• Work with Sales Managers to secure a reasonable profit from each transaction.
• Establish forecast for finance department in conjunction with sales department to achieve a desired percent of penetration and income.
• Verify the accuracy of all title, lien information, taxes, and other documents on customer paperwork. Ensure accuracy of customer information in dealership data bases (including e-mail addresses).
• Notarize deal paperwork as required.
• Forward completed deals to office in a timely manner.
• Acquire licenses for selling insurance, if applicable.
• Prepare monthly reports on finance penetration and products sold.
• Keep sales management up to date with regard to rates and products.
• Complete all training certifications as directed by management.
• Follow policies and procedures as set forth in the Personnel Policy Manual and other corporate policies. Any other duties as assigned. 

Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years in automotive sales
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information

THE PERKS:

• Competitive Compensation
• Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life/AD&D, Employee Assistance Program)
• Voluntary Benefits (Flexing Spending Account, Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Legal & Identity Theft Protection)
• 401(k) and Employer Match
• Holiday Savings Program with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

LaFontaine Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer.

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