Transportation Finance Specialist in BURR RIDGE, Illinois at GTS Transportation
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Job Description
We’re GTS Transportation, a growing, family-owned Chicagoland carrier, handling freight logistics for dry-van, refrigerated, flatbed, expedited, and oversize loads. The GTS leadership team brings over 70 years of practical transportation experience to the table, allowing us to cultivate long-lasting relationships with customers, vendors, and with our employees. Our company culture promotes the American dream, where hard work can equal success for everyone.
Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Transportation Finance Specialist to join our growing transportation dealership team. This role is responsible for assisting customers with financing options for commercial trucks and transportation equipment while supporting the sales team in closing deals efficiently and professionally.
The ideal candidate has strong sales skills, finance experience, excellent customer service, and the ability to build relationships with lenders, owner-operators, and fleet customers.
Key Responsibilities- Assist customers in securing financing for commercial trucks, trailers, and transportation equipment
- Work closely with the sales team to structure and finalize deals
- Build and maintain relationships with banks, lenders, and financial institutions
- Present financing, warranty, and protection product options to customers
- Review credit applications and guide customers through the approval process
- Ensure all finance paperwork and contracts are completed accurately and in compliance with regulations
- Maintain knowledge of current lending programs, interest rates, and industry trends
- Follow up with customers to ensure a smooth financing experience
- Help increase dealership profitability through finance product sales and customer retention
- Previous experience in automotive, commercial truck, or equipment financing preferred
- Strong sales and negotiation skills
- Knowledge of lending practices and credit applications
- Excellent communication and customer service abilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced dealership environment
- Proficient with CRM systems and financing software
- Commercial truck dealership experience
- Transportation or fleet industry knowledge
- Existing lender relationships
- Finance & Insurance (F&I) background
- Competitive base salary + commission/bonus structure
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Career growth opportunities
- Supportive team environment