Senior Finance & Warranty Manager at Dutton Automotive

Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Engagement, Vehicle Upgrades, Refinancing Solutions, Training, Development, Performance Management, Finance Operations Oversight, Warranty Operations Oversight, Sales Contribution, Brand Elevation, Automotive Finance, Brokerage, Sales Capability, Upselling, Cross-selling, Lender Management

Industry

Automotive

Description

Company Description Established in 1911, Dutton Automotive is the largest retailer and wholesaler of pre-owned luxury, exotic, prestige, family and commercial vehicles in Australia, focused on reliable and customer-centric automotive services. Dutton Automotive was recently acquired by Japanese conglomerate Sojitz Corporation. Sojitz employs over 20,000 people and operates in 87 countries across the globe. Dutton Automotive is a Co-Major Partner of Essendon Football Club and currently operates from 21 dealerships throughout Australia. We currently have over 300+ staff nationally and are growing! Job Description Dutton Financial Services is a proud subsidiary of Dutton Automotive, which specialises in delivering innovative and competitive financing solutions designed to fulfill customers' automotive aspirations. A dedicated team of professionals who possess extensive expertise in both the automotive and finance sectors, ensuring to provide exceptional service aligned with their clients’ needs. An exciting opportunity has now become available within Dutton One Victoria sites. We are in search of a highly motivated Senior Finance and Warranty Manager who is passionate about serving our customers and enhancing their experience with us. This is a pivotal senior role with three direct reports. Working closely with the Site Manager, you will engage customers at the point of sale, guiding them through vehicle and asset upgrades or refinancing solutions. You will be responsible for the training, development, and performance of your direct reports, while overseeing finance and warranty operations across Dutton One Victoria sites. In partnership with the Dutton One sales team, you will contribute to strong commercial outcomes while helping to elevate the Dutton Financial Services brand. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in automotive finance or brokerage, proven sales capability, and a genuine commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience. We are seeking someone with a keen eye for opportunities to upsell and cross-sell our diverse range of products, ensuring that our customers receive the best financial solutions tailored to their individual needs. In this role you will have access to 60 different finance lenders, enabling you to tailor competitive financing solutions to meet a wide range of customer needs. In addition, you will have the opportunity to sell Presidian Warranty products. Join us in this dynamic role where your expertise will make a meaningful impact, helping our customers drive their dreams forward. Qualifications Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with customers, both over the phone and face-to-face is a MUST. Knowledge of multiple panels of lenders and products to identify the best outcome for our customers’ needs. Strong organisational skills and time management skills. High attention to detail, with the ability to work autonomously. Willingness to learn and think outside the square. A strong adherence to all compliance measures. Enthusiastic, motivated and a positive mindset. Demonstrate clear and professional communication and interpersonal skills. Additional Information The Perks Access to fully funded Employee Assistance Program. Celebration birthday day off as paid leave. Be part of Australia’s most exciting dealer group and have access to the best stock from around the nation. Plenty of autonomy and opportunity to grow. Competitive remuneration package with regular incentives throughout the year Lucrative and uncapped earning potential. Fun and inclusive staff events and celebrations.

Responsibilities

This pivotal senior role involves guiding customers through vehicle and asset upgrades or refinancing solutions while managing the training, development, and performance of three direct reports. The manager will oversee finance and warranty operations across Dutton One Victoria sites, contributing to commercial outcomes and elevating the Dutton Financial Services brand.