GLS

Sales

AreaSalesManager

South Bend, Indiana, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Area Sales Manager at GLS. Skills: sales, relationship building, market expansion, dealer education, customer retention. acts as a company ambassador to automotive dealers within the assigned market area. expand company market share by signing new dealers”

What You'll Achieve.

expand company market share by signing new dealers; developing existing relationships; increasing awareness and adoption of the company’s lending program(s); increase utilization of the program(s); Maintain high quality customer satisfaction and retention of dealers; track and assess established goals; achievement of business plan objectives

Industry & Context.

Sales
Problems you'll solve

identify needs; make recommendations for improvement; see recommendations through implementation; evaluate improvements for effectiveness; effectively manage conflict; exercise sound judgment

Eligibility Requirements

Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, extensive travel both in a vehicle and by travel is to be expected 75% of the time, with overnight travel and extended hours, Must have the ability to operate from a home office

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Three (3) years’ experience in auto finance with sub-prime auto financing experience preferred, Three (3) years’ experience in sales with auto industry experience preferred, Knowledge of the local market with established customer relationships preferred, Intrinsically motivated with demonstrated ability to take initiative, identify needs, make recommendations for improvement, see recommendations through implementation, and evaluate improvements for effectiveness, Excellent interpersonal skills: friendly and tactful with the ability to influence others, effectively manage conflict, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage highly sensitive and confidential information, interact at all levels within the organization, and build cross-functional partnerships across the business, verbal and written communication skills, Team player that can adapt in a fast pace and changing environment, Proficient computer skills with working knowledge of internet and standard business applications such as Microsoft, ability to quickly learn new computer applications as required, Commitment to exemplifying the organizational core values and key competencies, Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail and demonstrated ability to effectively set and manage multiple conflicting priorities, Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, Talk and hear to exchange accurate information, Have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and viewing a computer extensive reading, Must have the ability to operate from a home office, This position does require extensive travel both in a vehicle and by travel is to be expected 75% of the time, with overnight travel and extended hours

Nice to Have

sub-prime auto financing experience preferred, auto industry experience preferred, Knowledge of the local market with established customer relationships preferred

What You'll Do.

acts as a company ambassador to automotive dealers within the assigned market area

expand company market share by signing new dealers

developing existing relationships

increasing awareness and adoption of the company’s lending program(s)

Educate dealers on all aspects of the company lending program(s) and how to maximize the value of the program(s) for their individual dealership

Partner with other operational teams to capture quality business from existing dealers and increase utilization of the program(s)

Build and expand the assigned territory by identifying and signing new dealerships

Make regular dealer visits

and take inbound calls from dealerships to build relationships and capture business

Maintain high quality customer satisfaction and retention of dealers

Complete and submit documentation to track and assess established goals

Foster a collaborative culture that facilitates the achievement of business plan objectives by working closely with other associates and members of management

Participate in special projects as needed

Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by management

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with other operational teams to capture quality business from existing dealers and increase utilization of the program(s); Foster a collaborative culture that facilitates the achievement of business plan objectives by working closely with other associates and members of management; interact at all levels within the organization; build cross-functional partnerships across the business

Communication Scope

verbal and written communication skills; friendly and tactful with the ability to influence others

Process & Methodology

Participate in special projects as needed

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