Ross Downing Buick GMC of Gonzales is an established family owned automobile dealership in Gonzales. We have served the automotive needs of the Baton Rouge/Gonzales, Hammond and New Orleans areas since 1973, maintaining a long-established tradition of sales excellence and customer satisfaction. We currently have an opportunity available for a third Finance and Insurance Manager. Qualified candidates will share our passion for great customer service and have a drive to go above and beyond the minimum standard. Finance and Insurance Manager Our F&I Manager is responsible for selling financial products and services to clients at the dealership. F&I managers also work with financial lenders to give fair interest rates to buyers and are also required to uphold strict legal and ethical standards while conducting business. Our F&I Managers must be strong closers with high product penetrations. Job Responsibilities: Contracts all new business Closes potential clients, taking turns by personal contact or by phone Addresses bounced contracts, processing them in a timely manner Generates finance income on all sold clients, taking turns by personal contact or by phone Checks and verifies (“washes”) paperwork involved with the cash, finance or loan transactions Contracts or collects all money at closing Seeks bank approval on all financed and leased deals Maintains a working knowledge or leases Promotes Credit Life/Accident & Health sales Collaborates with other departments in a professional and courteous manner Assists in acquiring approval from lenders Assists in the training of Sales Consultants Understands all current programs and rate options offered by our lenders Verifies insurance and completes paperwork Handles all cancellations for extended warranties and credit life cancellations Understands and implements the dealership sales process Attends weekly department meetings REQUIREMENTS, EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Experience, education and training a PLUS Must be eligible to work in the US Must pass pre-employment screening to include, MVR, and criminal background check CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS (Including Driver's License) Operator's Driver's License (must insurable); State Insurance License. Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life 401(k) with company match Lucrative Pay Plan