Area Sales Manager - Tulsa

**Area Sales Manager - Tulsa**Sales & Sales Support | Remote**Share****Description**We are seeking a polished, enthusiastic sales professional to forge and maintain positive partnerships with area dealers in our Tulsa, Oklahoma market. Our ideal candidate can be located in Tulsa or within 30 miles of the Tulsa, Oklahoma area and be a motivated self-starter with excellent sales and negotiation skills. We are seeking dedicated, dynamic, outgoing, and results-oriented people who wakes-up energized and will work their market like its their own company.As recognized leaders in the non-prime space, Flagship Credit Acceptance has helped thousands of borrowers secure vehicle financing with less-than-perfect credit. With total assets exceeding $3 billion, $1.2 billion in annual volume, and over 9,000 dealers in our network. This marks Flagship as one of the fastest-growing independent lenders in the auto finance industry!We have the ability to support a wide range of customer situations and needs. By providing best-in-class personalized service and timely response to requests, we aspire to be universally acknowledged as the most successful and respected auto finance company.Headquartered in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, with operational offices in Arizona, and Texas, our company has a workforce of over 800 associates and growing. Were an employer that believes in providing a positive work environment where our associates can learn, develop, and advance professionally. We seek to hire people who embrace a set of core values in-line with our own, and who are invested in growing -- together -- with our company.Responsibilities:In this position, forging partnerships with dealerships will be your top priority. To do so, youll need to demonstrate the following:The ability to effectively and professionally present the benefits and opportunities of Flagship Credit Acceptance lending programsInitiate, develop and maintain a strong business relationship, using proven sales techniques, with auto dealers in assigned marketsConsistently complete registration cycle for all new dealers -- including all applicable documents and agreementsDevelop and execute effective sales strategies to exceed the overall market goals and dealer performance objectivesUtilizing the latest industry and market trends, identify opportunities for product improvements and new product opportunitiesEffectively coordinate communications between Sales, Credit and Funding departments and dealership personnelProvide reports and analyses for territory/production activity, market data, etc. as requested by managementMaintain excellent service levels to our dealer partners, which includes communication and follow-up during evenings and weekendsQualifications:A minimum of 3-5 years of sales experience, preferably in Auto Finance, marketing, underwriting, or dealership retail financeNonprime auto finance experience preferredThe ability to operate out of a home office and travel (within a 150-mile radius) for business purposes more than 75% of the time, which requires a valid drivers license and auto insuranceKnowledge of the local market and existing dealer base in/around the specific market areaDemonstrated ability to develop business relationships with all levels of key dealer personnel, the decision-makers being a primary focusExcellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skillsWell-developed presentation, relationship building, and sales skillsHigh level of accountability and ability to effectively prioritize tasksStrong understanding of F&I department functionsAbility to work independently and across functional teamsStrong customer service skillsDealership operations and product knowledgeWorking knowledge of the MS Office suite of productsBachelors degree preferred but not requiredEmployment is contingent upon satisfactory results from a background investigationWork Environment:This is a remote-based position.Must have a valid and current Drivers license to operate a company vehicle, or a personal vehicle with current auto insurance while on company business and are expected to drive in a safe and responsible manner and to maintain a good driving record.The Human Resources Department is responsible for reviewing records, including accidents, moving violations, etc., to determine if the driving record indicates a pattern of unsafe or irresponsible driving.Motor Vehicle Records will be obtained on all drivers prior to employment and no less than once per calendar year.The associate must inform their direct Manager should their driving privileges be revoked or suspended.If you are innovative, persuasive, self-motivated, collaborative, and have a passion for sales, then we want to talk to you!Apply Later**Share**