**Join Our Team at the Grand Opening of Acura of Los Angeles Westside!**
**Position: Finance Assistant**
Exciting news! Acura of Los Angeles Westside is under new ownership and expanding, and we are seeking qualified, motivated, and exceptional individuals to join our team as Finance Assistants. As a Finance Assistant, you play a vital role in our dealership, responsible for generating additional revenue through the sale of finance and insurance programs, extended warranties, and aftermarket products for new and used cars. Join us as we strive to ensure every guest leaves 100% satisfied with their Acura of Los Angeles Westside experience.
**Responsibilities:**
- Maintain sustainable dealership production levels as defined by the General Manager and Senior Leadership.
- Set an example of professionalism through actions and appearance.
- Uphold superior customer service (CSI) through dealership culture.
- Ensure compliance in the F & I department.
- Collaborate closely with the sales team to enforce proper selling methods.
- Set objectives for achieving sales and gross profits.
- Foster productive relationships throughout various dealership departments including F&I, accounting, service, and parts.
- Promote CSI throughout the dealership as a top priority.
- Maintain positive and ethical working relationships with employees, manufacturers, lenders, vendors, and customers.
- Analyze information and evaluate alternatives to resolve issues and make timely decisions.
- Sell all tangible/in-tangible back-end products using a menu (Service Contracts, GAP, Paint/Fabric Sealants).
- Manage Contracts in Transit on a daily basis.
- Pay attention to detail and collect all stipulations associated with a credit file.
- Oversee transactions from inception to completion, including lead inquiry, vehicle delivery, and loan funding.
- Demonstrate patience and professionalism when working with credit-challenged clientele.
**Qualifications:**
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Individual should possess:
- Bilingual Spanish preferred.
- Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent required; college degree preferred.
- At least three (3) years of sales experience.
- Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales goals.
- Excellent customer service, organizational, negotiation/closing, and follow-up skills.
- Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and enthusiastic presence in a team environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, and Word).
- Experience with various Automotive systems such as DealertrackDMS, Dealertrack F & I, AutoAlertCXM, Vauto.
- Consistent and stable work history.
- Professional appearance and work ethic.
- Ability to apply a common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment.
- Must have and maintain an excellent driving record.
- All potential employees must pass pre-employment testing including a background check and drug screen.
- A valid driver?s license and acceptable driving record.
- Leadership skills in team-based and independent settings.
**Physical Demands:**
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Individual will be required to:
- Sit and/or stand interchangeably throughout the day.
- Sit and/or stand for long periods at a time.
- Use hands, fingers, and arms continually, frequently, and throughout the day.
- Bend, crouch, crawl, stoop, and kneel continually, frequently, and throughout the day.
- Pick-up, lift, and carry items that may exceed 50 pounds.
**What We Offer:**
- Guaranteed hourly compensation starting at $25.
- Supportive staff and team.
- Strong relationships with banks and vendors.
- Advancement opportunities.
- 401k with Matching Contribution.
- Paid Time Off and Holidays.
- 2 Holidays closed per year.
- Medical (HMO), Dental (PPO & HMO), Vision.
- Company Partner Discounts.
- Large inventory.
**Join Our Team:**
If you're ready to be part of an exciting new chapter in automotive excellence, apply now to join the team at Acura of Los Angeles Westside!
**Acura of Los Angeles Westside is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or on the basis of disability.**