Director - Non Prime Finance

Bruce Auto Group comes from a small place, but that hasn't stopped us from becoming one the largest auto groups in the Maritimes. For nearly 100 years, our focus has been on something much greater than simply selling and servicing vehicles. We devote ourselves to delivering a personalized Bruce experience to every customer as if they were family, and in doing so, supporting the health and growth of our people and the communities we operate in.

We are looking for a Director of Nonprime Finance! As a new initiative, this key leadership role will be responsible for managing and growing our nonprime finance operations across all dealerships within the group. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the automotive industry, with extensive experience in auto finance, lender relationships and nonprime strategies. With multiple locations across the province, youll have the flexibility to choose the one that suits you best as your home base!

Core Responsibilities :

Develop, update, promote and implement effective Nonprime Finance strategies and processes for Bruce Auto Group

Implement processes and communication strategies aimed at maximizing the synergy between the nonprime department and the dealerships to ensure a seamless customer experience

Consistently track and measure the effectiveness of such strategies and results, and adjust as necessary

Effectively recruit, manage, train, coach and lead a team of centralized Nonprime Finance Specialists

Assist in the training of Sales Managers and Financial Services Managers at the dealerships for all topics around nonprime business

Provide regular and accurate data and reports on nonprime performance to the Senior Leadership Team and General Managers

Conduct regular meetings with the nonprime department to highlight successes, inform them on new products and programs from lenders, and discuss areas of improvement

Build and maintain a positive and engaging culture grounded in ethical business practices, synergy, accountability, innovation and performance

Establish and maintain long-lasting and productive relationships with subprime lenders

Assist management of the Business Development Center in implementing effective processes for handling nonprime leads

Assist in training and coaching the Approval Coordinators located at the BDC

Qualifications :

3 or more years of experience in Automotive Nonprime Finance

2 years of experience managing and leading a sales team

Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Ability to travel between our 10 locations, from New Minas to Yarmouth

Proven track record of success in managing lender relationships and securing nonprime financing

Highly driven, results-oriented and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Our Offer :

We offer a competitive pay plan with salary and performance bonuses. Our benefits include extensive health & dental plan coverage, as well as a health spending account, demo vehicle, retirement savings plan with matching contributions, discounts on products and services, career progression opportunities, discounts at major retail outlets, and a fun and engaging work environment!

At Bruce Auto Group, you will join a team of thinkers, doers, and innovators who have experience working in a dealership or have a passion for the industry. You will work with a team that shares the same values of being collaborative, innovative, passionate, trusting, respectful, and accountable.

Ready to apply? We want to hear from you!