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JOB SUMMARY The District Manager, under the leadership of the Regional Sales Director will manage and develop the finance and insurance income activity and results for a defined District of GSFS Toyota and affiliated dealerships. The DM will be responsible for 1) improving the product and services market penetration in the client base 2) identifying organic and acquisition opportunities to improve volume, product production index, units under management, TEC / VSC penetrations, dealership finance and insurance department profitability, as well as introduce and manage new and existing programs to the client base.
The District Manager will focus their income development efforts to deliver three primary and measurable results: 1) Drive the sales process which will result in additional Toyota vehicle deliveries. 2) Manage the development activity to create lifelong customers in the Toyota and affiliated dealership base 3) Provide ongoing programs, products, and services which make our Toyota Dealers and GSFS the most profitable in the automotive industry.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Organize the District to drive production, development, and sales through organic and acquisition opportunities as well as develop processes to expedite.
- Initiate, develop and maintain positive TFS and GST relationships create solutions and partnerships with Toyota dealers to increase sales, improve customer service and influence their perception and satisfaction with the GSFS Group.
- Work with RSD and GSFS Management to ensure that each primary client is familiar with the income development analysis, purpose, function and implementation.
- Drive GSFS growth by analyzing market opportunities; current and new products, as well as contribute to the overall strategic sales marketing plan for the GSFS Group.
- Analyze and report monthly and quarterly objectives for each district on a timely basis.
- Build loyalty among our customer base by assisting their efforts to develop solutions that will improve sales productivity, volume, and profitability.
- DM must have the ability to plan, schedule appointments, identify dealers needs and create action plans with real solutions.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree from four-year College or university; plus, two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred experience will include 2- 3 years of income development activity on the provider level for multiple dealerships as well as 2-3 years of retail F&I, and /or GSM/GM experience.
CUSTOMERS
- Exceed expectations as it relates to expanding the market share for the Toyota Dealer, GSFS Group, GST, and TFS.
- Constantly evaluate and improve the level of satisfaction provided to the client on behalf of our company.
LEADERSHIP
- Display vision as it relates to increased product sales, world-class service, effective negotiating skills, and organic growth. Accept the company challenge to take personal accountability for the results.
- Display the courage to admit a mistake, disagree for the right reasons, and accept compromise when it is in the best interest of the group.
- Effectiveness of communication and team building.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid driver's license required. Willing to complete the courses and pass exams required by specific states needed to obtain applicable license.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday; and frequently access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate is frequently required to travel to other sites, including out-of-state, where applicable, for business purposes. A large amount of this travel involves driving a company vehicle. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The associate will regularly be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, areas in which moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals are present, and outside weather conditions. The noise level for this position will vary and the associate may be exposed to loud noise levels.
TRAVEL REQUIRED Significant domestic travel is required for this position (up to 50% of the time). As a result, the duties for this position occur in various places including, but not limited to an office environment, car dealerships, and semi-industrial settings.
The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces by conducting pre-employment drug testing.
TOTAL REWARDS
Our Total Rewards package is an integral part of how we recognize our associates' contributions as well as attract, retain and reward the most qualified employees. We are committed to providing a fair and competitive compensation structure that includes base pay and performance based rewards, where applicable. Compensation is based on various factors including, but not limited to, skill set, experience, qualifications and job-related requirements. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision along with wellness programs, retirement plans, paid leave and much more. To learn more about these programs and many more, take a tour of our Benefits Page