Area Sales Manager

📋 Description

• Deliver and articulate the company's products and services to various levels of management within Independent and Franchise Dealerships in person;

• Identify potential sales leads and engage with these and other assigned accounts;

• Follow up on new leads and referrals generated from phone calls for Independent and Franchise dealers;

• Cultivate, sustain, and expand relationships with current and prospective dealer partners within the Independent and Franchise Dealer networks;

• Maintain consistent and effective communication through phone calls or in-person meetings with dealer partners regarding current programs;

• Provide training to dealers on Western Funding, including the necessary documentation for expedited contract funding.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint);

• Must possess a High School diploma or equivalent (required);

• College degree or equivalent work experience is preferred;

• Strong understanding of Automotive, Finance, and Sales;

• Previous experience in the Financial Services Sector or within a Car Dealership is essential;

• 1-2 years of experience in a demanding sales role with a proven track record of success;

• Excellent presentation skills;

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities;

• Familiarity with warm calling, appointment setting, and sales techniques;

• Strong computer skills and the ability to adapt to new technologies;

• Results-oriented, with a focus on achieving goals aligned with company objectives;

• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a team environment;

• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus;

• Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time for visits to Auto Dealers.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits;

• Life Insurance and Long-term disability plans;

• Flexible Spending Account;

• 401K matching;

• Employee Stock Ownership Program in a $18.2 Billion Company, with company matching;

• Wellness Programs;

• Metro Tap Card and Metro-link Reimbursement (available for Los Angeles, CA employees only);

• Career Path Opportunities;

• Discounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and Attractions;

• Annual Flu Shot;

• Paid Vacation Days;

• Paid Sick Days;

• Paid Holidays;

• HGym (accessible in our Los Angeles, CA & Dallas, TX offices);

• Rental Car Discounts;

• Dell Member Purchase Program;

• UKG Wallet.