Automotive Finance Manager

Join Van Horn Ford of Sheboygan.

Van Horn Ford of Sheboygan has an excellent opportunity for a professional and dynamic Finance Manager to oversee the dealership activities to maximize sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

We are seeking a customer-focused professional with strong sales experience, a positive attitude, and the ability to build trust with customers while delivering results.

The Finance Manager works directly with customers to arrange financing and finalize vehicle purchases. This role is responsible for presenting and explaining extended warranties, protection plans, and other aftermarket products during the completion of the sales contract, ensuring a transparent, compliant, and exceptional buying experience.

About the role

Why work as a Finance Manager at Van Horn:

• Employee Owned - Retirement plan that is 100% company funded!
• Supportive resources
• Competitive compensation: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, recognizing your expertise and commitment to our success
• Chance to lead a high performing sales team
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Generous paid time off policy including vacation, personal days, and holidays
• Gym/workout reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, Dental Vision, 401k & more!
• Paid volunteer time: 16 hours of paid time off annually to volunteer for organizations of your choice
• Employee discounts on vehicles, parts, and service
• Strong community involvement
• Holiday parties, Brewer game, & more!

Responsibilities

To the Dealer

• Protect Dealer Assets
• Complete only transparent transactions and adhere to the Van Horn Ethics Policy
• Carry responsibility for all finance
• Keep contracts in transit funded in 7 days or less
• Assure Customer retention
• Submit completed deal to business office within 24 hours of R/S
• Maintain acceptable Gross Profit margins on all products sold
• Maintain excellent relationship with lenders
• Adhere to Van Horn compliance policies, procedures, and error rate expectations.

To the Customer

• Provide a delivery experience that is efficient and transparent. Provide opportunity to purchase insurance, protect customer investments, and other aftermarket products

To the Sales Organization

• Maintain a positive attitude
• Keep sales staff aware of benefits and train sales people in aftermarket sales techniques
• Inform sales people on deal status
• Build enthusiasm by supporting and mentoring the sales staff
• Assist in the training of new sales employees

Requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Valid drivers license
• Previous Automotive Sales experience preferred
• Previous finance experience preferred

Qualifications and Experience:

• Obtain Wisconsin Sales License upon hire
• Prior Sales experience preferred
• Personnel Management experience preferred
• Valid/ Active Driver's license is required