F&I Manager - Clifton Park (Part Time)

F&I Manager

Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Clifton Park | Fully Onsite

Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Clifton Park is seeking an experienced Automotive F&I Manager with a strong background in finance and insurance operations. This is a dual-function leadership position primarily responsible for leading the sales department while providing F&I Manager coverage approximately one to two days per week, based on business needs.

The ideal candidate is a proven automotive retail leader who can coach and develop a high-performing sales team, structure profitable, customer-focused deals, and support a transparent and compliant F&I process. This position is well suited for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced dealership environment and knows how to turn performance goals into consistent

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach, motivate, and develop the dealership’s sales team.
• Conduct daily sales meetings, individual coaching sessions, and performance discussions.
• Establish clear expectations and hold the sales team accountable for results.
• Oversee the complete sales process, from initial customer contact through vehicle delivery.
• Review and structure profitable, customer-focused deals.
• Monitor CRM activity, lead response, appointment-setting, follow-up, and closing performance.
• Partner with dealership leadership to achieve monthly sales volume, gross profit, and customer satisfaction goals.
• Oversee inventory presentation, merchandising, and vehicle-aging strategies.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and retain high-performing sales professionals.
• Provide F&I Manager coverage approximately one to two days per week, based on business needs.
• Present financing and protection products clearly and professionally.
• Submit deals to lenders, obtain approvals, prepare contracts, and support timely funding.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, lender, manufacturer, and dealership requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• At least five years of automotive retail management experience.
• Demonstrated success in both Sales Manager and F&I Manager responsibilities.
• Proven ability to lead a sales team and improve individual and department performance.
• Strong knowledge of deal structure, lender relationships, finance products, contracting, funding, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with CDK or a comparable dealership management system.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets the dealership’s insurance and vehicle-use requirements.
• Availability to work a dealership schedule, including evenings and weekends as required.