Finance / Business Manager - Desert Wind Harley-Davidson

Job Title : Business Manager

Department : Business / F&I

Supervisor : General Sales Manager and / or General Manager

Summary Description

Helping to provide credit for customers who want to purchase motorcycles. Structure deals that are in compliance with lender guidelines and the dealership policies, resulting in quick funding, and a high level of customer satisfaction and to uphold the highest ethical standards. Products to be sold include pre-paid maintenance, extended service plans, GAP, tire / wheel protection among others.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Produce acceptable levels of revenue and profits for the dealership by selling Finance, Insurance, and Extended Service and Warranty programs to new and used motorcycle customers.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with finance sources, factory and other appropriate contracts.
• Maintain files of active insurance and financial agencies.
• Proactively recruit and maintain sources for other Finance and Insurance Products.
• Meet or exceed monthly sales objectives and attain goals. Provide reports as requested.
• Pursue a continuing programs of formal and informal education in the area of expertise to maintain, strengthen and broaden service. Join any relevant associations.
• Submit paperwork to / obtain approval from finance sources on all finance deals.
• Make a reasonable effort to convert cash deals to financed deals by selling the merits of financing versus paying cash.
• Setup finance forecasting in conjunction with the sales department forecasting to achieve the desired percent of penetration and income. This is to be done on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Maintain a Finance & Insurance Logbook.
• Establish and maintain procedures to ensure timely and proper completion of all related paperwork. Check paperwork for correct title, line information, taxes, etc.
• Handle all Rate and Payment Quotations.
• Act as a liaison to all departments in matters concerning Finance & Insurance.
• Assists and supports overall company policies and procedures and supports the dealership's philosophy.
• Able to work cross-functionally with all departments with an emphasis on the Sales Department and Service Department.
• Institute and employ a feature / benefit selling methodology so that all customers receive consistent treatment.
• Ensure that the delivery of any new or used motorcycle is a "custom experience" that will create a customer for life.
• Contact customers using mailing lists, tickler files, and personal follow-up to encourage additional sales and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrates commitment to the Dealership's Mission Statement and Core Values and acts as a role model to the other Dealership Employees.
• Handle customer complaints quickly and courteously, demonstration empathy, a positive attitude and our commitment to "making things right".
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

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