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Westlake Financial is the largest privately held auto finance company in the United States with demonstrated growth year over year. We continue to expand our teams, our diversified business model, and more importantly, we begin to cement our role as a future leader in the automotive industry.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop and implement comprehensive quarterly and annual sales training plans that support Westlake's sales objectives.
• Monitor effectiveness of training techniques and suitability of training programs.
• Train
• Provide up-to-date training handouts, slides, and videos to the sales force.
• Review and purchase potential sales contracts during dealer visits.
• Participate in Regional meetings, trade shows, Regional activities, special events and seminars.
• Willingness to travel 3-4 days per week

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & LICENSES

• Strong supervisory and management skills.
• Detail-oriented, ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced PC skills; ability to work with multiple platforms.
• Extensive sales knowledge preferred

Pay Scale:

$43,888.00 - $111,900.00 Annual Range Bonus Potential Paid Monthly The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire and will be dependent on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, skill set, experience, education, credentials, and licensure when applicable

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES

Ability to persuade and influence others Presentation skills (from initial creation to delivery) Strong interpersonal and communication skills Knowledge communication skills Knowledge of advertising and sales promotion techniques Significant local travel to current and potential clients. This requires the possession of a valid state driver's license

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university, preferred

EXPERIENCE

Automotive, Finance and Sales Experience, required Previous Outside Sales Experience, preferred Knowledge of Microsoft office (excel, word, outlook), required Knowledge of Web Applications, required Knowledge/Experience with the use of DealerTrack, Routeone, or CUDL, beneficial

FULL TIME BENEFITS

Full Time Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits Life Insurance and Long-term disability plans Flexible Spending Account 401K matching Employee Stock Ownership Program in a $20 Billion Company, plus company matching Wellness Programs Metro Tap Card and Metro-link Reimbursement (for Los Angeles, CA employees only) Career Path Opportunities Discounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and Attractions Annual Flu Shot Paid Vacations Days Paid Sick days Paid holidays HGym (available in our Los Angeles, CA & Dallas,TX office) Rental Car Discounts, Dell Member Purchase Program UKG Wallet

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not unlawfully discriminate in employment. No question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization.