Regional Director - Southeast Region | Florida

Who We Are:

At AFC (Automotive Finance Corporation) we fuel the entrepreneurial dream in our community. For more than 35 years, we’ve been committed to making dreams come true for independent car dealers. AFC’s finance solutions work with more than 12,000 independent dealerships across North America freeing up cash flow to give them more time to focus on building their business. Our solutions amplify purchasing power so dealers can stock their dealership lot with vehicles their customers seek. Learn more about AFC, here: https://www.autofinance.com/

AFC is proud to be a subsidiary of OPENLANE. AFC's core business complements the other business units within the OPENLANE group of companies. For more information, visit https://corporate.openlane.com/.

AFC’s Core Values: 

Elevating Relationships. We connect deeply with our customers - celebrating their wins and supporting their struggles as if they were our own.

Powered by Passion. We believe that “passion is our superpower” and that every success is built upon the commitment and perseverance of our employees.

Vision-driven. We look ahead to the bigger picture so our customers can be prepared; after all, their success is our destination.

Dedicated to You. We demonstrate value and appreciation by recognizing and validating each other’s efforts.  We stand committed to the success of our customers.

We’re Looking For:

We are seeking a Regional Director with experience in leadership and the financial services industry. You will be part of a dynamic financial services team responsible for providing financial services to customers (dealers and auctions) within a specific geographic area. You will be involved in leading the provision of financial services, growing revenues, expanding portfolios, and driving penetration of financial products. In this role, you will have the opportunity to use your experience in business development, risk management, and employee development. The ideal candidate will have at least six (6) years of experience in the automotive or financial services industry, with a minimum of five (5) years in a supervisory or management position.

You Are:

• Focused on Elevating Relationships. You believe integrity and honesty are the foundation of long-lasting relationships. You connect deeply with your customers and team members, celebrating their wins and supporting them through their struggles.

• Powered by Passion. You are obsessed with customer service and driven to help our customers realize their unlimited potential. You understand that our dealers' success relies on your commitment and perseverance.

• Vision-Driven. You prioritize understanding your customers' future needs and are dedicated to continuous improvement. You make it easier for customers to do business while preparing for what's to come.

• Dedicated. You have an unwavering "people-first" commitment to ensure success and provide support to both your customers and team.

You Will:

• Use your leadership and management skills to develop a robust pipeline and achieve financial and non-financial goals.

• Coach, train, and develop team members to utilize customer acquisition, retention, and risk mitigation tools.

• Oversee efforts to monitor and collect receivables, account for property used to secure loans, and ensure compliance with applicable laws.

• Provide prompt, accurate, and courteous service to both internal and external customers.

Who You Will Work With:

Reporting to the VP of Operations, this role will lead other people leaders in multiple states. 

Must Have's:

• 8+ years of experience in the automotive or financial services industry.

• 5+ years of experience in a people leadership position. 

• Familiarity with automotive and financial services industries.

• Excellent employee development, change management, organizational, and communication skills.

Nice to Have's:

• Experience in establishing and elevating relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Proficiency in Google Workspace.

What We Offer: 

• Competitive pay

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options (US)

• Immediately vested 401K (US) or RRSP (Canada) with company match 

• Paid Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time

• Paid maternity and paternity leave (US)

• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D (US)

• Robust Employee Assistance Program

• Employer paid Leap into Service Day to volunteer 

• Tuition Reimbursement for eligible programs

• Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across a publicly traded, global organization

• Company culture of internal promotions, diverse career paths, and meaningful advancement 

Sound like a match? Apply Now - We can't wait to hear from you!