Automotive F & I Manager - 2500 at BRAM Auto Group – The Bronx, New York

BRAM Auto Group is one of the largest family-owned businesses in the Tri-State area serving customers in New York and New Jersey for over 50 years. BRAM is a premier automotive management group- we own and operate 13 innovative Dealership Locations representing Lexus, Cadillac, Honda, Toyota, Ineos Grenadier, Hyundai & Genesis Brands.

BRAM Auto Group has built a strong company reputation as a workplace that values innovation, upholds superior service, and rewards hard work and success. We offer a competitive total compensation package that include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K, Paid Vacation & Holidays, and more!

The Automotive Finance Manager sells new and used car buyers financing and insurance programs.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assisting in company’s fiduciary responsibilities
• Responsible for offering vehicle financing and insurance to customers and providing them with a thorough explanation of aftermarket products and extended warranties and a complete explanation of manufacturer and dealership service procedures and policies
• Responsible for setting a constant pace for vehicle delivery
• Responsible for assuring that deals are fully compliant as set forth by BRAM
• Responsible for maintaining proper PVR (per vehicle retailed) and penetration levels as set forth by management
• Responsible for processing financing and leasing deals accurately and securing approval through financial sources to secure approval and through the proper federal, state and corporate channels; responsible for collecting cashable finance contracts and funding
• Responsible for understanding and complying with federal, state and local regulations that affect the new and used-vehicle and finance departments.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining a program with the sales department that will ensure all new sales are referred to the F&I department.
• Responsible for training and providing the sales team with information on finance and lease programs and the benefits of the dealership’s financing and extended service programs
• Follows Safeguards Rules and company safety procedures and policies

Job Qualifications:

• Individuals employed in this position must be able to stand, sit and mobilize through various dealership work areas (sometimes for extended periods)
• Individuals employed in this position must be able to maintain the profitability of their departments while controlling expenses and maintaining customer satisfaction
• Individuals employed in this position must display excellent customer service skills, including without limitation: Managing difficult or challenging customer situations; responding promptly to customer needs; soliciting customer feedback to improve service; responding to requests for service and assistance; meeting commitments to customers and management
• Individuals employed in this position must have excellent interpersonal communication skills; cultural sensitivity and demonstrates ability to work with diverse people groups
• Individuals employed in this position must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions and management
• Individuals employed in this position must be able to read, and generally analyze and interpret relevant business periodical, professional journals, technical procedures and/or government regulations and write reports and general business correspondence.
• Individuals employed in this position must demonstrate sufficient computer literacy
• Individuals employed in this position must have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Individuals employed in this position must have AFIP and factory certifications
• Individuals employed in this position must possess a valid driver’s license in good standing
• Individual employed in this position must possess a positive attitude and commitment to adhere to and administer company policies, procedures and standards
• Individual employed in this position must maintain business sold within market area according to factory guidelines and maintains CSI index in accordance to manufacturer’s standards