F&I Product Analyst (SWDS)

Company: Acrisure
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Founded in 1987, SouthWest Dealer Services (SWDS) is a full-service finance and insurance (F&I) company, training and consulting specialist dedicated to the shifting needs of U.S. based auto dealers. With a network of more than 1,100 active dealerships, their focus on product innovation, superior customer service, compliance expertise, and result-driven training, has redefined how their dealer clients measure success and grow their bottom line.

SWDS, an Acrisure agency partner, has a current need for a full-time Product Analyst at their location in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Reporting to the VP of Marketing, the Product Analyst would support the aggregation and organization of the complete suite of SWDS products, offerings, and programs. A repository of products would include the product name, description, pricing, State approvals, and any relevant comments. Managing all forms and marketing materials to ensure appropriate efficiencies, coordination, communication, and distribution. In addition, maintaining a database of competitor products with as much information as possible gained from public sources.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Aggregating and organizing into a reportable platform for all SWDS products
Working to ensure products being used are the most recently approved by Lenders and respective States
Compile a data base of competitor products aligned to the relevant SWDS products for comparison purposes
Performs market research to assist with the evaluation and viability of product innovation for both auto security and paper programs
Support Marketing to standardize product offerings across SWDS where feasible
Maintain close working relationship with SWDS and all associated AO partner's compliance professionals to (a) ensure products used are most current, and (b) stay abreast of significant pending regulatory or lender changes
Responsible for CRM specifically Salesforce and other software and technology platforms to ensure data accuracy
Work with Dealer Support Team to ensure all associated documentation of dealer agreements, setup paperwork and addendums are recorded
Acts as a resource for sales team having questions on what products to use in sales situation
Ensure sales team is using products most recently approved by Lenders and Regulators where applicable

This description is not meant to be all-inclusive and may be modified from time to time at the discretion of management.

Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:
Knowledge and experience in the automotive industry; specifically, F&I business and various automotive security programs - highly preferred
Experience collecting competitor analysis from public sources
Experience in complex selling or supporting complex sales process
CRM, Salesforce experience
Superior skills using Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Other Qualifications:
Product market analysis for products and programs
Demonstrated skills in use and development of data bases
Ability to work independently while meeting commitments
Willingness to roll up sleeves and do whatever needs to be done in what will sometimes be fast paced and unstructured environment

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Moderate stress due to regular deadlines and daily challenges
High finger dexterity while typing documents and forms
Occasionally lift up to 20lbs.

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is done in a temperature-controlled, non-smoking office
Workstations are cubicles with moderately high sides, three monitors and a headset
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability plans, 401(k) matching, adoption assistance benefits, and more
Generous time-off package, including holidays, vacation, personal and sick time

Acrisure is committed to employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for---employment---without attention to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: Acrisure does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a mutual service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered Acrisure's property, and Acrisure will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to Hiring Managers without contacting Acrisure's Human Resources Talent Department.

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