Marketing/Sales Account Manager, Cleveland, OH Territory

Drive Financial Services LP, a Dallas-based subsidiary of HBOS plc, is a national consumer finance company that operates in the automobile financing sector. Drive purchases retail installment contracts from automobile dealers for consumers with limited or below-average credit histories who are unable to obtain financing from traditional sources. Drive is currently hiring for a Marketing Account Manager to represent us in the West Cleveland, OH Territory.

The Account Manager shall be responsible for the marketing of underwriting guidelines to secure financial lending opportunities in a specified market. This includes managing auto dealer accounts, assisting in the loan process, providing excellent customer service and acting as a liaison between dealerships and corporate offices. In addition, the account manager is responsible for leadership and/or participation during team meetings and events, maintaining account management software, producing month end reports and completion of marketing projects and assignments.

*Managing accounts through field visits, phone calls, faxes and follow up
*Marketing program guidelines to the entire dealership
*Conducting sales and finance presentations
*Assisting compliance and credit with the loan process
*Supporting loss prevention
*Educating the dealerships about new policies and guidelines
*Monthly goal setting and reporting
*Attending and participating during weekly book meetings and conference calls
*Obtaining dealer agreements
*Following corporate policies and guidelines
*Marketing promotional campaigns and dealer incentives
REQUIREMENTS
*Bachelors degree strongly preferred; Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted in lieu of degree
*Prior outside sales/marketing and account management experience a plus
*Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills; strong presentation and public speaking skills a must
*Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
*Strong problem solving skills
*Flexibility to travel and manage a territory
*Ability to maintain confidentiality

Account Managers are eligible for a car allowance, a corporate American Express card for gas purchases, reimbursement for DSL, cell phone and laptop/printer for a home office set-up.

Benefits include a comprehensive Medical PPO, Dental and Vision plans, 401(k) with 100% matching up to 6%! Also, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, Life/LTD/STD Insurance as well as numerous voluntary products such as Medical and Dependent Care FSA, discounts for health club memberships and more!

Drive Representatives will be in the Philadelphia area conducting interviews during the week of October 16, 2006. Submit your resume now for this outstanding opportunity!

www.drivefinancial.com