Support regional dealership finance operations by selling finance and protection products, using menu-selling to maximize penetration, meeting PVR and sales goals, ensuring compliant and timely deal processing, maintaining lender and sales team relationships, delivering high customer satisfaction, and providing support across multiple dealership locations with weekly travel between sites.
Description
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Kunes Auto Group is seeking a high-performing Backup Finance Manager to support dealership finance operations across the region – includes dealerships in Sterling IL, Lake Bluff IL and Sycamore IL.
This opportunity is designed for an experienced automotive finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, consistently delivers exceptional product performance, and is motivated by significant earning potential. Top performers in this role have the opportunity to earn $120,000–$150,000+ annually.
Position Responsibilities
- Present and sell finance and protection products including service contracts, GAP coverage, and ancillary protection products
- Utilize a professional menu-selling process to maximize customer value and product penetration
- Achieve and exceed performance goals related to PVR and product sales
- Ensure all deals are processed accurately, compliantly, and funded in a timely manner
- Build and maintain strong relationships with lending partners and dealership sales teams
- Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction while adhering to all compliance standards and dealership policies
- Provide regional support as needed across multiple dealership locations
Requirements
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of Automotive Finance Manager experience
- Proven track record achieving results.
- Strong understanding of automotive finance compliance and lender relationships
- Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills
- Ability to perform in a high-volume, performance-driven environment
- The role is based in Sycamore - Ability to travel weekly between Sterling IL, Lake Bluff IL and Sycamore IL
Compensation
- Commission-based compensation structure
- Top-performing Finance Managers earn $120,000–$150,000+ annually
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Ongoing Training and Professional Development
- Career Growth Opportunities within a rapidly expanding automotive group
Equal Opportunity Employer
Kunes Auto Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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