AFG Leasing Canada Inc. Looking for Dealer Development Manager at Manitoba Full Time

Auto Dealer Development Manager

Job Description

This position reports to the Vice President of Auto Financial Group (AFG) and will be an integral part of our Canadian business development team. The ideal candidate is team focused, with the ability to work independently, possessing the drive and enthusiasm to exceed customer/dealer expectations in all aspects of their work
Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain, improve, and manage all aspects of the dealer relationship through training initiatives, consultation and personal visits.
• Establish and maintain product and services knowledge sufficient to be viewed by the dealer as highly knowledgeable and current on the capabilities and functionality of all aspects of the AFG program.
• Periodically review dealer specifications and software configuration to meet and exceed dealer’s changing expectations.
• Extensive travel to dealer locations nationally, to improve business relationships, and build the AFG Canada volumes.
• Facilitate training utilizing a variety of delivery formats, including face-to-face classroom, hands on, conference call, web meetings and one-on-one settings.
• Partner with the combined efforts of multiple team members to log, track and resolve customer issues.
• Gather and prioritize product improvement features through detailed analysis of dealer operations.
• Meet or exceed annual quota of funded deals and new dealers signed. Manage and interact with the dealer’s staff and executive team to ensure optimization of the AFG program.
• Periodically attend trade shows and customer meetings as assigned.
• Salesforce.com is a critical tool, AFG Dealer Development Managers are required to keep all data updated.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Previous experience with financial institution preferred.
• Experience with auto leasing preferred at the dealer retail level an asset.
• Experience working with support, development, and implementation teams in a dynamic technology environment.
• Manage multiple customer relationships at multiple stages simultaneously.
• Experience managing client relationships and expectations.
• Strong customer service background.
• Proven sales experience.
• General understanding of Hardware/Software concepts.
• Exceptional writing, verbal and interpersonal communications skills are necessary.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $60,000.00-$150,000.00 per year

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Work Location: On the road