Automotive F&I Account Specialist; Texas

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 discrepancies in client performance and process determined to be 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 thru 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

• 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

• 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

• This position requires extensive travel to client sites

• Candidate must reside in Texas

60-75% Travel

$108,000