Full Time Business Manager – Wises Road
DUTIES:
As directed by the Dealer Principal:
- Consult with customers and present all Finance and Insurance options / products.
- Consistently meet the Autopact Benchmarks for the sale of Finance and Insurance products.
- Submit all applications and negotiate to obtain approval from Finance Company/s on all finance deals.
- Settle all loans with financiers without delay and in the required time frame.
- Approve and co-ordinate all deliveries in conjunction with sales staff.
- Collect and receipt all monies from the sale of vehicles (deposits and final balances), as well as amounts from Finance Companies.
- Assist all New and Used Vehicle Sales Departments in lead management and sales negotiations.
- Conduct Early Introductions with all customers of the Dealership in a professional manner.
- Maintain the Autopact approved Finance and Insurance EraNet log detailing all transactions with customers, and/or any other reporting tools/logs as directed by Management.
- Ensure the Finance and Insurance data in EraNet is upated and accurate at all times.
- 100% compliance in relation to the use of the Autopact approved Finance Application folders, in line with Autopact Finance Integrity Policy.
- Prepare finance documentation and settle with Finance Company when executed.
- The Autopact approved ‘Options Letter’ is to be presented to every customer (cash and finance), of which a copy is to be kept in the customer file.
- Ensure customers receive copies of all required documentation.
- In relation to the settlement of Finance Contracts – Irregular contracts do not exceed 30% in any month.
- All Finance deals to be settled within 48 hours of vehicle delivery.
- Ensure minimal acceptable standards in relation to insurance quoting are met.
- Send insurance premiums and monies to insurance companies in a timely manner.
- Prepare invoices for customers whom are financing elsewhere.
- Ensure Finance Company payouts are made by due date and are accurate.
- Complete PPSR checks on all trade-ins, direct purchases and Used Cars sold.
- Balance finance and insurance commissions received in conjunction with the Financial Controller.
- Complete commission claim forms monthly.
- Ensure all documentation is stored in a secure, locked location and all documentation is archived for future reference.
- Assist the Dealership based training of Finance and Insurance Trainees and ensure at all times you provide accurate and relevant information to the Trainees.
- Other duties as required and requested by management.
- Adhere to all finance company policy requirements, together with all appropriate legal requirements and legislation including the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 (NCCP)
WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY:
Workers must ensure they:
- Take reasonable care for their own WHS and that of the environment.
- Take reasonable care their acts or omissions at the workplace don’t affect others.
- Co-operate with Autopact Management with respect to any action taken by Autopact to comply with any legislative requirements.
- Do not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided at the workplace in the interests of health, safety or environment.
PERFORMANCE & EFFECTIVENESS MEASURES:
Quality Assurance:
- Report all customer complaint (internal and external) and conditions that are adverse to the operational efficiency of the department or achievement of quality.
- Make suggestions for improvement as appropriate.
Performance standards for this position are met when:
- Sales and profit objectives for Finance and Insurance are met or exceeded.
- Monies for which the Business Manager is responsible are collected on time and without discrepancy.
- Customer service standards (both internal and external) are met.
- All compliance standards are met.
AUTHORITIES & DELEGATIONS:
Delegations to the Assistant Business Manager:
- Phone all customers 2 days after purchase to attempt a second close on any Finance and Insurance offerings (Swap customers with other BM’s to introduce new voice where appropriate)
- Conduct Double Dutch phone calls every morning (Monday to Friday) with each sales team
- Phone and reconfirm any weekend appointments on a Friday afternoon (Introduce Finance)
- Run a sales training session at least once per month
- Conduct regular training and spot check audits on all work carried out by the Assistant Business Manager