Finance Manager
Seattle, WA, United States
Description
We are fueled by our goal to be #1 in sales and service in the communities we serve while redefining the car buying experience and delivering personalized service to our guests. We believe in empowering our employees to delight our customers, by fostering an entrepreneurial and creative culture. If you are an out-of-the-box thinker and are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity – we want to hear from you!
If you have experience in hospitality, guest services, or just simply love making people happy, we’d like to help you translate those skills into a successful career with Swickard Auto Group.
How You Will Make An Impact
Our customer base seeks luxury, value, and world-class service. As a Finance Manager , you will be responsible for assisting sales consultants and customers with the dealership's financing opportunities and insurance alternatives. You will also sell vehicle service contracts and other exciting new products while providing exceptional hospitality to ensure an easy and enjoyable car buying experience. You will directly impact whether we become our guest’s favorite place to purchase, lease, or service their vehicle.
What Winning Looks Like
Demonstrating a high “HQ” (Hospitality Quotient) consisting of kindness & optimism, intellectual curiosity, work ethic, empathy, self-awareness, and integrity.
Provide outstanding hospitality which generates repeat customers and referrals for the dealership
Sell financing for the vehicle, extended warranties, and additional products
Evaluate credit reports
Accurately complete all financing paperwork and submit it to financing sources
Establish and maintain good working relationships with financing sources
Instruct salespeople in the methods of selling finance
Prepare and review monthly reports
Skills Needed To Win
A strong desire to succeed
2-3 years of successful experience in Dealership F&I
Strong negotiation and presentation skills
Outgoing personality with expertise in developing relationships
Professional appearance
Strong leadership and organizational skills
Experience creating a positive sales environment and providing excellent customer service
Self-starter, motivated by results, problem solver, team player
Attention to detail and accuracy
Automotive industry payroll processing experience strongly desired
Strong communication skills are a must
Proficient in computer software MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
CDK Global experience a plus
Comfortable with operating multiple application systems
Ability to complete multiple projects on time with varying timelines and priorities
Some domestic travel may be required
About Us
We were founded in 2014 by Jeff Swickard in Wilsonville, OR.
Swickard has positioned itself as a leader in highline brands such as Mercedes Benz, Toyota, Lexus, Porsche, Audi, and Jaguar-Land Rover among others.
We have over 2,000 employees at 28 dealerships in 5 states…and we are still growing!
We were ranked as the 2nd fastest growing auto group in 2021 by Automotive News
We are a team. Everyone plays a role in our success.
We are a hospitality company that happens to be in the automotive industry.
Benefits Of Working At Swickard
Ongoing training and support
Opportunities for continued personal and professional growth
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion and belonging at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristics protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.
Competitive Benefits Package
Insurance: medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
Optional disability coverage
401k plan
Paid Holidays
PTO
Related Fields: Finance, mortgage lending, automotive retail
To all recruitment agencies: Swickard does not accept agency resumes. Do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Swickard employees. Swickard is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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