[Hiring] Automotive F&I Account Specialist @Assurant

Role Description

The Automotive Account Specialist will be responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting activities associated with achieving performance standards for our clients in the automotive sector.

• Perform all functions of an F&I Manager consistent with good business practices.
• Achieve performance standards set by the company, or as determined by leadership.
• Isolate and resolve discrepancies in client performance and processes detrimental to the solicitation, sale, and desired profit margins related to Assurant Dealer Services products.
• Organize, plan, and conduct meetings with clients as required, promoting communication and fostering a positive business relationship.
• Facilitate training as required to ensure understanding of Assurant Dealer Services, products, policies, and procedures with appropriate dealership personnel.
• Identify new opportunities for applicable Assurant Dealer Services products currently not offered by existing clients.
• Complete all reports for Home Office in a timely manner, including 2-day kickoff worksheets, Trip Reports, and Post Assignment Evaluations.
• Complete and submit expenses during business travel (if applicable) and/or submit business expense receipts into the expense portal to the Home Office on a timely basis.
• Coordinate and book all airline reservations, hotel reservations, and car rental reservations through our Corporate Travel Department, in accordance with corporate guidelines, and complete in a consistent, timely manner.
• Complete any items as requested by Program Administrator, Director of Training, and any other company employees.
• Manage expenses incurred within the then current Assurant Dealer Services expense guidelines.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years retail automotive dealership experience, specifically F&I.
• Extensive knowledge of retail automobile dealership operation.
• Current state licensing required for assigned territory or the ability to obtain licensing after training.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Proven retail sales experience in the automotive industry a plus.
• At least two years of experience in the field of sales, management, and customer relations required.
• Strong sales skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Problem-solving and customer service skills.
• Computer skills - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access required.
• Must be a team player as well as able to work independently.
• Complete and graduate from our 1-week FSM Training Class.

Benefits

• This position requires extensive travel to client sites.
• Candidates must be open to relocation for advancement opportunities.
• 80% nationwide travel.

Salary

• Salary: $108,000
• Pay Range: $0.00 - $0.00
• Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience, and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.