***WORK FOR THE LARGEST PRIVATELY HELD AUTOMOTIVE DEALER GROUP IN NORTHWEST OHIO!***
Baumann Auto Center in Port Clinton, OH is seeking an Automotive Finance Manager (F&I Manager) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will oversee the financing and insurance processes for vehicle sales, ensuring compliance with industry regulations while maximizing profitability.
The ideal candidate will possess strong customer relationship skills, dealership experience, and a comprehensive understanding of financial services within the automotive industry. This position offers an excellent opportunity to lead our finance department and deliver outstanding service to our valued customers.
Baumann Auto Group has built a longstanding reputation for trust, integrity, and exceptional service within the automotive industry. With 70 years of success and experience, the group continues to grow and serve communities through a diverse portfolio of dealerships, delivering honesty, high-quality customer care, and a family-oriented atmosphere.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
- Facilitate the financing process by working closely with customers to secure appropriate loan or lease options.
- Present and explain various insurance products, extended warranties, and service plans to enhance customer satisfaction and dealership revenue.
- Review and process credit applications accurately while adhering to regulations.
- Negotiate terms with lenders and customers to achieve mutually beneficial agreements.
- Conduct credit analysis to determine customer eligibility for financing options.
- Ensure all contracts comply with legal standards and dealership policies.
- Collaborate with sales staff to optimize deal profitability through effective financing strategies.
- Manage title processing efficiently to ensure timely vehicle registration and ownership transfer.
Skills:
- Proven experience in automotive finance management or as a loan officer within a dealership environment.
- Exceptional customer service abilities coupled with effective communication skills.
- In-depth knowledge of financial services, including credit analysis, loan processing, and contracts.
- Familiarity with dealership operations such as automobile sales, upselling techniques, and negotiation strategies.
- Proficiency in financial software systems used for loan origination and title processing.
- Excellent math skills, including basic math calculations and 10-key typing accuracy.
- Experience in deal structuring, credit evaluation, and contract negotiation.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
Our benefits include:
- Health Insurance
- Prescription Coverage
- Dental and Vision Coverage
- Life Insurance- Employer Paid!
- 401(K) Retirement Plan With Percentage Match!
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Personal Days
Our mission at Baumann is simple: To deliver an unrivaled customer experience. Through our highly motivated, knowledgeable and caring team of professionals, we pledge to listen to and respect your needs. Doing the right thing means more than selling and servicing vehicles. Our progressive attitude means being exceptional stewards of the communities we operate in. It means going above and beyond every day for the people who mean so much to us – our employees and customers.
Our employees are members of the Baumann family, who share our same goals and passions. Ideal candidates are confident, driven people who are excited to grow and succeed with one of the most successful automotive dealerships in Northwest Ohio. If you are looking for a rewarding career, we would like to meet you and start something great!
Bauman Auto Group Dealerships is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment is contingent upon completion of a background check and a negative pre-employment drug screen.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
