Relationship Associate

Relationship Associate

At AFC (Automotive Finance Corporation) we fuel the entrepreneurial dream in our community. For more than 35 years, we've been committed to making dreams come true for independent car dealers. AFC's finance solutions work with more than 12,000 independent dealerships across North America freeing up cash flow to give them more time to focus on building their business. Our solutions amplify purchasing power so dealers can stock their dealership lot with vehicles their customers seek. AFC is proud to be a subsidiary of OPENLANE. AFC's core business complements the other business units within the OPENLANE group of companies.

AFC's core values:

• Elevating Relationships
• Powered by Passion
• Vision-driven
• Dedicated to You

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options (US)
• Immediately vested 401K (US) or RRSP (Canada) with company match
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick time
• Paid maternity and paternity leave (US)
• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D (US)
• Robust employee assistance program
• Employer paid Leap into Service Day to volunteer
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible programs
• Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across a publicly traded, global organization
• Company culture of internal promotions, diverse career paths, and meaningful advancement

We're looking for a Relationship Associate with experience in managing accounts, analyzing data, building relationships, and working as part of a team to meet branch goals. You will be part of a small, local team responsible for providing financing (floorplanning) for independent auto dealers. You will be involved in driving a positive customer experience and identifying organic growth opportunities. The ideal candidate will have two years in customer-facing roles, one year in sales or sales support, and a keen eye for attention to detail.

Where you'll work: The ideal candidate will reside within the Seattle, WA market and travel within their assigned territory.

You are:

• Focused on Elevating Relationships: you believe integrity and honesty build long-lasting relationships; connecting with your customers as well as your peers, celebrating their wins, and supporting them through their struggles.
• Powered by Passion: you are obsessed with customer service and helping our customers realize their unlimited potential. You understand our dealer's success is built upon the commitment and perseverance of your efforts.
• Vision-Driven: you focus on understanding your customers' future needs and are dedicated to continuous improvement; making it easier for customers to do business while preparing for what's to come.
• Dedicated: you have an unwavering "people-first" commitment to ensure success and provide support to your customers and team.

You will:

• Develop an understanding of customer needs by using customer relationship management (CRM) tools and work queues.
• Identify dealer needs to promote product solutions and campaigns.
• Manage accounts and enhance dealer growth by engaging in focused performance-related discussions.
• Manage, service, and mitigate risk on customer accounts.
• Manage existing accounts and drive new growth opportunities.

Must haves:

• Two years of experience in customer-facing, sales, or sales support roles.
• A valid driver's license with reliable and dedicated transportation.
• Ability and desire to frequently travel 25-50% within your market to support our current and prospective customer base.
• Desire and experience working in a multi-faceted environment, effectively managing multiple tasks with a strong focus on productivity and the ability to adapt.
• Ability to use and understand technology required for your position such as mobile applications and software.
• Ability to work independently and autonomously when needed as well as part of a team.
• High level of accountability towards local goals and business targets.

Nice to haves:

• Previous auto industry experience
• Experience with Google Workspace, Salesforce, and Tableau
• Bilingual is preferred

Sound like a match? Apply now - we can't wait to hear from you!

Compensation range of Hourly: $24.00 - $26.00 USD (depending on experience, skill set, qualifications, and other relevant factors).

Bonus range Target Bonus Range: $0.00 - $5,000.00 USD Annually