Automotive Lease Portfolio Manager

About the role

Posted 11 days ago. Requisition ID: 5306.

How would you like to work with one of the most prestigious and well-respected automotive groups? Join AWIN! We are a premier network of 23 luxury automobile dealerships as well as 3 state-of-the-art collision centres in the Greater Toronto Area. Our company values its customers and employees and is invested in principles for success. We value doing business with integrity and adhere to the highest ethical standards.

Due to our continued growth, our Volkswagen Unionville dealership is looking for a Lease Portfolio Manager to join our team.

Job Purpose

Lease Portfolio Managers manage and provide visibility to Lease Portfolio Renewal performance to achieve qualitative and quantitative targets as laid out by the dealership.

This is a commission-based position.

Number of vacancies: 1.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the management and maintenance of the Lease Renewal Portfolio, including achieving targets set out by the General Sales Manager, ensuring the end-of-lease process occurs, and creating visibility into the renewal percentage performance of all sales staff.
• Create and maintain relevant and strategic correspondence to be sent to customers within the timelines laid out by the dealership.
• Create and maintain a “Renewal Spreadsheet” that provides performance visibility on the portfolio as a whole, as well as visibility into individual performances.
• Track and analyze renewal outcomes to determine trends and areas of opportunity.
• Facilitate convenient return of leased vehicles to the dealership by ensuring the end-of-lease process is followed in accordance with company policy.
• Ensure appropriate paperwork is completed for all Lease Returns and that Acura FS is notified of all returns.
• Ensure all vehicles returned at the end of leases are parked in the apportioned area of the rear parking lot.
• Advise the Pre-Owned Manager of any vehicles returned at the end of leases.
• Maintain an above National Average for ISI and a return rate of 80%.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Automotive industry experience.
• Minimum of 1 - 3 years of previous management experience in the automotive industry.
• Clear Driver’s Abstract.
• Valid OMVIC registration.
• Strong business acumen.
• Professional appearance.
• Proficient with 180, CDK and Reynolds systems; ability to operate PC-based software.
• Ability to sell the minimum quota according to dealership objectives.
• Excellent communication skills: verbal and written.

Personal Attributes

• Passion, motivation, focus and leadership skills.
• Results-focused approach.
• Team player.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to influence, negotiate and mediate effectively.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Excellent interpersonal and team-building skills.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Honest, courteous and able to demonstrate strong work ethics.
• Driven and able to work with minimum supervision.

AWIN is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter (or email).

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Benefits

• Competitive salaries and generous benefits.
• Excellent Group Benefits package.
• Group RRSP Contribution program.
• Work/life balance.
• Training and support programs.
• Boot and tool allowance.
• Corporate support.
• Mentorship and development.
• Unlimited careers opportunities within our automotive group.