Job Description
You're serious about your career, and rest assured you've come to the right place. At a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. Our 100+ dealerships are concerned with more than moving inventory; they're committed to your success and invested in your future. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc.
SUMMARY;
Produces additional revenue for the dealership by selling finance and insurance programs and other appropriate after ale items to new and used vehicles.
** ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**
Be directly responsible for the following items, as set at the sole discretion of the company, which may be changed from time to time:
· Protect the legal and financial welfare of the dealership.
· Support the efforts of other associates to be successful (be a teacher).
· Seek ways to exceed the expectations of associates and guests.
· Develop ways to exceed CSI requirements for both Honda and Sonic Automotive.
· Ensure the best relationship possible between the dealership and the guest.
· Ensure the best relationship possible between the dealership and Honda.
· Always Take The High Road!
· Ensure guests are attended to in timely manner. 15- Minute rule.
· Ensure all paperwork is complete and compliant with FEDERAL and STATE Laws and Sonic Automotive Policies.
· Ensure presentation of menu on available products is being performed (Train staff as needed).
· Ensure correct vehicle is being contracted and price has been verified with guest.
· Call for current pay off on trades.
· Ensure all stipulations and other pertinent information is collected to insure immediate funding.
· Package all deals for submission and fax required documents to appropriate banks .
· Meet F&I sales gross and percentage of product objectives as required by dealership.
· Ensure that Finance Managers are booking and Logging all deals as they are done in Dealer
· Track as soon as possible upon completion.
· Ensure all pre-loaded alarms are removed if not purchased.
· Complete and turn in DIT sheets .
· Maintain a CSI score of National or above.
· Work with all sales teams on the available products and lead-ins for maximum F&I penetration.
· Report to Controller and/or General Manager anything you deem not in compliance with company policy.
· Attends sales meetings.
· Maintains a safe work environment.
· Maintains a professional appearance.
· Realize that the company’s business is built on guest satisfaction and devote himself/herself to guaranteeing satisfaction to guests.
· Determine management, production and quality requirements by asking questions and listening.
· Attend Sonic meetings as requested.
· Maintain a follow-up system that encourages follow through with assigned project
· Report to Sales Manager regarding objectives, planned activities, reviews and analyses.
· Review and analyze actions at the end of each day, week, month, and year to determine how to better utilize time and plans more effectively.
· Understand the terminology of the business and keep abreast of technology changes in the product.
· Follow directions from a supervisor.
· Understand and follow work rules and procedures.
· Accept constructive criticism.
· Interact well with others and be a positive influence on associate morale.
· Must sign voluntarily the company’s non-disclosure and confidentiality agreement and be able to be faithful to its provisions.
· Must be willing and able to assign or offer to the company any invention you develop.
Qualifications
· High school diploma or the equivalent
· Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information
· Degree or commensurate experience in finance
· Knowledge of dealership finance and insurance procedures
· Previous professional sales experience
· Computer knowledge preferred
· Professional personal appearance
· Excellent communication skills
· All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA
· All applicants must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner
· All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, credit report, and valid driver license
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.