Job Description:
The Ford Credit Regional Manager leverages strong business acumen, leadership, and relationship-building skills to deliver on the Ford+ Plan in a dynamic and robust market. Regional Managers collaborate effectively across skill teams to deliver on Regional objectives, execute on strategic priorities, drive consulting value for dealers, foster a Culture of Belonging, and support employee development.
The selected candidate will be required to live in or within proximity to the Los Angeles Regional Office. The position features frequent in-market and occasional overnight travel, and includes a company Sales Vehicle. A relocation package is approved for the qualified candidate.
You Will...
- Establish a direct interface with Ford Regional/Lincoln Market Area counterparts to help deliver all aspects of the Ford+ Plan
- Effectively manage BDMs to deliver on Regional objectives and provide individual career development
- Deliver consulting value to dealers to improve dealer performance
- Deliver and execute sales plan to achieve budgeted metrics
- Support BDMs with identification, acquisition, and retention of profitable growth opportunities
- Collaborate with BDMs to create and implement dealer specific action plans around FordPro FinSimple strategies at non-CVC dealerships. Lead interfaces with FordPro FinSimple counterparts to ensure enterprise alignment
- Engage with the Ford and Lincoln teams regarding market activities, franchise/brand changes, and C&I efforts
- Support Ford's plan to have largest Minority Dealer penetration for OEMs. Actively consult with Minority Dealers to strengthen relationships to improve Minority Dealer Performance
- Support strategic initiatives related to the sales process and participate as required to help drive process improvements and efficiency
- Demonstrate corporate citizenship by participating in community events
- Personally champion and actively cultivate a culture of belonging through DEI (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion) engagement and regularly take actions which support, respect and value others
- Drive employee development, encourage internal mobility, and support mental wellbeing leading to enhanced employee satisfaction
** You'll Have...**
- Strong background in Sales Operations with a solid understanding of dealership operations and dealer credit risk management
- Retail, lease, wholesale, commercial and dealer loan product knowledge
- Excellent communication and presentation skills – oral and written
- Strong leadership skills; self-starter; results driven; able to multi-task
- Strong team player
- Effective project management, time management and follow-up skills required
- Strong analytical, sales and negotiating skills
- Demonstrated Ford OS Behaviors and proven success in building relationships
- Ability to influence, persuade, and be comfortable having difficult conversations
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: • Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage • Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more • Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more • Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases • Tuition assistance • Established and active employee resource groups • Paid time off for individual and team community service • A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day • Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is leadership level 5 and ranges from $141,700-$268,300.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL5
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660. This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-FordCredit #LI-MB3