Dealer Relationship Manager jobs in the United States

Dealer Relationship Manager establishes and maintains relationships with automobile dealerships with the goal of promoting indirect loans. Provides guidance, training, and support to dealers on the organization's loan products, and tracks dealer metrics and performance. Being a Dealer Relationship Manager maintains working knowledge of products and programs, and ensures that dealer organizations comply with organizational policies and standards. Continually surveys competitive market loan rates and prepares reports for management. Additionally, Dealer Relationship Manager may require an associate degree or its equivalent. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Dealer Relationship Manager gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Dealer Relationship Manager typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Dealer Relationship Manager-MD
  • C&F Finance
  • Baltimore, MD OTHER
  • Overview

    C&F Finance is a leading provider of Indirect financing for retail customers through our extensive network of Franchised and Independent dealers. C&F prides itself on providing best in class service through our high quality and experienced employees. Through C&F Bank, our parent company, we have been in the banking and finance services business since 1927 and since 1999 providing a high-quality finance product to our vast dealer network.

     

    Our Dealer Relationship Manager (DRM) is responsible for prospecting, developing and maintaining dealer relationships and expanding the dealer market base in new and/or existing territories to include franchise and qualifying independent dealerships. The Dealer Relationship Manager is the starting point to company’s growth and revenue and has a long history in playing a critical role in our endless success.  The Dealer Relationship Manager receives extensive support from the corporate office to ensure every individual is successful. The Dealer Relationship Manager is focused on being the best in the market which provides for a fulfilling career that leads to high personal satisfaction that is unmatched by any other lender.

     

    Benefits:

     

    • The Dealer Relationship Manager has a base salary and uncapped monthly commission plan
    • Monthly vehicle and cell phone allowance
    • Company provided laptop
    • Company provides live underwriters and same day funding
    • Excellent benefits package that includes comprehensive medical/dental/vison, STD, LTD, life, 401(k) match, student loan paydown program, legal resources, pet insurance and 3 weeks’ vacation to start.

    Responsibilities

    • Responsible for volume, producing dealers, dealer efficiencies and continued growth of assigned marketing area.
    • Prospect, develop and maintain strong dealer relationships through field and phone marketing. Analyze prospective dealerships to identify if a successful relationship is possible using information obtained during dealer assessment.
    • Develop daily schedules to ensure all preferred dealers are marketed weekly and non– preferred dealers are visited as necessary.  
    • Identify non-producing dealers and prioritize them when completing daily marketing schedule.
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    • Review and analyze weekly reports to maintain satisfactory yield and application efficiencies in each reporting market. Daily and Weekly action plans must be put in place to address areas where improvement is needed.
    • Education of all dealers on an ongoing basis regarding company underwriting guidelines (to ensure proper application flow), policies and procedures, while building relationships with all key dealer personnel.
    • Follow up on all approvals immediately with dealers and communicate with the Sales Finance Representative to negotiate and close the sale. Continue follow up daily with the dealer(s) until final status is determined.
    • Follow up with dealers on all confirmed contracts to ensure receipt by C&F.
    • Generate and implement ideas for marketing, sales and/or promotions to assist in dealer production.
    • Remain informed on all industry related trends and each assigned market’s competitive environment.
    • Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include weeknights, weekends and holidays as business and volume objectives dictate.
    • From time to time, assistance with lien perfection.
    • Adhere to all C&F policies and procedures as well as complying with all regulations and applicable laws.

    Qualifications

    Knowledge:  

    Minimum of three years or more of experience in the sales finance industry or related industry experience which consists of sales, credit, funding or collections. Experience in subprime sales finance is preferred. Experience and a level of proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel are required. Proficient computer skills and typing skills are required.

     

    Skills:            

    Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, math, and PC skills are required. Strong rapport-building, decision-making, and problem-solving skills are essential. Must possess a strong attention to detail. Highly motivated and energetic. Excellent analytical, organizational and intuitive skills. Must be able to create and deliver/facilitate sales presentations to individuals or large groups. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills for contact with dealer, customers and co-workers. Individual must be a team player who works cooperatively with peers, co-workers, supervisors and other departments.

     

    Abilities:        

    Must be able to communicate easily with all levels of management both internally with C&F and externally with dealer customers. Must be an excellent listener and have the ability to use sound, independent judgment while interacting with a diverse group of constituents. Able to work independently and deal with ambiguous situations and issues that arise during the sales process. Ability to evaluate and make consistent, quality decisions that represent the company’s best interests. Have a proven history of developing and maintaining productive dealer relationships. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

     

    Education:    

    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is preferred. A combination of experience and education will be considered.

     

    Physical Demands

    Employee may experience the following physical demands for extended periods of time: view computer monitor, keyboarding, talking on the phone calls, sitting, and motion fingers/hands/wrists and standing/walking. Extended periods of travel (air and land) will be required and is expected to successfully manage the reporting markets. Employee will be required to work extra hours, weekends or evenings as part of fulfilling normal job requirements.

     

    Success Metrics

    The individual’s success will be measured based on their ability to successfully complete the essential duties and responsibilities outlined above. Specific monthly and year end goals will be provided by management and will be broken down by market. Key metrics include, but are not limited to:

    • Volume objectives
    • Market penetration
    • Application efficiencies
    • Effective communications
    • Marketing creativity

      

    Work Environment

    The work characteristics described here are representative of an outside sales position. Consistent direct contact with employees and the dealers is required. Direct contact with the RBC (Regional Buy Center) is also required and is essential to ensure both the underwriting team and the sales team work together effectively and efficiently. It is essential that both teams work together, positively, as both have the same goal – quality loan originations.

    C&F reserves the right to identify your location at random during normal business hours (phone solicitation to dealers and/or company property).

     

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

    C&F Finance Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons and reaffirms in policy and practice that it shall not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, gender, age (over 40), disability, genetic information, veteran status (disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and Vietnam era veterans), national origin, or any other consideration protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This applies to all areas of employment, including promotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, benefits, recruitment advertising, recruitment, and selection for training. EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans

    Travel

    75 %

    Education

    Associate's Degree

    Industry

    Financial - CONSUMER FINANCIAL SERVICES
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Dealer Relationship Manager - External
  • C&F Finance
  • Indianapolis, IN OTHER
  • Overview C&F Finance is a leading provider of Indirect financing for retail customers through our extensive network of Franchised and Independent dealers. C&F prides itself on providing best in class ...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Dealer Relationship Manager - External
  • C&F Finance
  • Hampton, VA OTHER
  • Overview C&F Finance is a leading provider of Indirect financing for retail customers through our extensive network of Franchised and Independent dealers. C&F prides itself on providing best in class ...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Dealer Relationship Manager - External
  • C&F Finance
  • Akron, OH OTHER
  • Overview C&F Finance is a leading provider of Indirect financing for retail customers through our extensive network of Franchised and Independent dealers. C&F prides itself on providing best in class ...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Dealer Relationship Manager
  • Credito Real USA Finance LLC Career Center
  • Lauderdale, FL FULL_TIME
  • INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE We are one of the nation’s top automobile loan providers and we are searching for an ambitious, highly personable Inside Sales Manager to help us expand our dealer base ove...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Dealer Relationship Manager (DRM)
  • Stellantis Financial Services US
  • Philadelphia, PA FULL_TIME
  • Stellantis Financial Services (SFS) is the new captive finance company for one of the world's leading automakers and a mobility provider with iconic brands including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citr...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Sales Manger/Lead
  • PRISTINE AUTO DETAILING MARYLAND LL
  • Rockville, MD
  • Job Description Job Description $65K with commission bonus structure New expansion studio from Pristine Auto Spa headqua...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Field Sales Business Development Manager
  • TBC Corporation
  • Manassas, VA
  • The Business Development Manager (BDM) is responsible to profitably grow NTW sales, gross margin and share of market in ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Territory Sales Manager (Indirect) - Remote
  • CRH Plc.
  • Manassas, VA
  • Job ID: 493711 Leviat, a CRH company, is a global leader in lifting, insulating and connecting technology for the constr...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dealer Relationship Manager (Bilingual Spanish)
  • Credito Real USA Finance LLC
  • Bethesda, MD
  • POSITION SUMMARY We are one of the nation's top automobile loan providers and we are searching for ambitious, highly per...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales Manager (New/Hybrid)
  • Jim McKay Chevrolet Inc
  • Fairfax, VA
  • Job Description Job Description Jim McKay ChevroletDo you thrive in a positive, team-oriented environment? Are you passi...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Commercial Furniture Sales Team Lead
  • Washington Workplace (Commercial Furniture)
  • Arlington, VA
  • Dynamic and fun Arlington, VA-based office furniture dealership, Washington Workplace, seeks a qualified sales superstar...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Salesperson
  • Holly Acres Marine & RV
  • Woodbridge, VA
  • compensation: $100,000 experience depending employment type: full-time job title: Sales Manager Job Title: Boat/RV Sales...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Account Executive
  • Lycatel LLC
  • Washington, DC
  • Job Description Job Description Lycamobile is seeking a talented Account Executive to join their Sales Team in Washingto...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Income Estimation for Dealer Relationship Manager jobs
$76,823 to $112,927