Territory Sales Manager, Grocery

Area Sales Manager Tallahassee, FL | RemoteWestern Funding, a dynamic and fast-growing auto finance company, believes in PEOPLE with the PURPOSE and PASSION to assist our dealer partners throughout North America. Western Funding is a fast growing, specialized consumer finance company and subsidiary of Westlake Financial Services, providing automobile financing to borrowers with limited access to traditional credit. Our Area Sales Managers are individuals with the vision and dedication needed to assist our current and future dealer partners to sell more cars and trucks by financing more customers.Job DescriptionOur Area Sales Manager is the face of the company to our number one customer - our dealers.

The Area Sales Manager role enables growth by identifying, onboarding, and managing growth with dealers in their respective local Region. Western Funding's program requires a consultative sales and management approach. Establishing strong relationships with dealers who understand how the program can help their business grow is the key to the success of this role.This is a full-time position reporting to our Regional Sales Managers.

We are looking for candidates based in the US who are comfortable working remotely and on the road.New Hire training is provided to ensure your success in taking the role. This training will prepare and provide you with proper knowledge and skills to perform the role in the field. You will be part of a positive and supportive team who will encourage you to overcome sales barriers.What you'll do as our Area Sales Manager?Present and communicate company products and services to all levels of management within Independent and Franchise Dealerships live-in person;Identify sales prospects and contact these and other accounts assigned to you;Follow-up on new leads and referrals resulting from telephone calls for Independent and Franchise dealers;Develop, maintain and grow current and potential dealer partners within the Independent and Franchise Dealer communities;Constant and effective communication, via phone calls or in person, with dealer partners on current programs; andTrain dealers in Western Funding including proper documentation needed for fast funding of contractsQualificationsQualities we look for in our Internal Sales Representative:You must have a working knowledge on MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Must have a High School diploma or equivalent (required)College degree or equivalent work experience (preferred)Strong knowledge of Automotive, Finance and SalesWith previous experience in the Financial Services Sector or within a Car Dealership1-2 year's previous experience in a challenging sales role with a proven track record of successA Clear and effective Presentation skillsStrong Interpersonal and communication skillsKnowledge of warm calling, appointment setting, and sales techniquesStrong computer skills and adaptability to new technologyResults Orientation: getting things done in alignment with Company objectivesAble to work independently and in a teamBi-lingual (Spanish) a plusComfortable Travelling up to 75% of the time, due to visiting Auto DealersCompensation PlanGuaranteed compensation of $5,000 per month during the first 12 months of employment.60,000 - $125,000 annuallyAverage annual earnings after the first year: approximately $79,000Average annual earnings for the top 10 representatives: approximately $125,000Monthly Mileage Reimbursement: Medical, Dental, and Vision benefitsLife Insurance and Long-term disability plansFlexible Spending Account401K matchingEmployee Stock Ownership Program in a $18.2 Billion Company, plus company matchingWellness ProgramsMetro Tap Card and Metro-link Reimbursement (for Los Angeles, CA employees only)Career Path OpportunitiesDiscounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and AttractionsAnnual Flu ShotPaid Vacations DaysPaid Sick daysPaid holidaysHGym (available in our Los Angeles, CA & Dallas, TX office)Rental Car Discounts, Dell Member Purchase ProgramUKG WalletWe 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.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.

Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.