Walser Automotive Group

Lead F&I Manager

Walser Automotive Group  •  $125k - $150k/yr  •  Bloomington, MN (Onsite)  •  9 hours ago
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Job Description

Walser Automotive Group
Full-Time

  • Estimated Total Earnings: $125,000–$150,000 annually
  • Compensation Structure: Base salary/draw plus performance-based incentives
  • Incentive Opportunity: Earnings are driven by individual and dealership F&I performance, with uncapped earning potential
  • Performance Impact: High performers who consistently exceed targets have the opportunity to earn above the stated range

Build Your Career in Automotive Finance Leadership at Walser

We're hiring experienced finance leaders to join our team as Senior F&I Managers. In this role, you'll play a key part in driving F&I performance, developing sales teams, and ensuring a consistent, compliant customer experience across the dealership. You'll work closely with Sales Managers and Customer Specialists to improve performance, execute F&I strategies, and help develop the next generation of leaders within our stores.

At Walser, we're committed to investing in our people. We foster a culture built on family, career growth, diversity, and opportunity. As a Senior F&I Manager, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on dealership performance while coaching and developing the people around you.

Who We're Looking For

If you're an experienced F&I or Sales Manager who knows how to balance financial performance, customer experience, and team development, keep reading.

We're looking for a leader who can make sound financial decisions in a fast-paced environment, coach others to improve their performance, and hold a team accountable to high standards. You'll be involved in everything from deal structure and credit interviews to F&I performance tracking, compliance, training, and action planning.

The right person doesn't just know F&I — they know how to teach it, lead it, and make it better You'll work side-by-side with managers and Customer Specialists, provide daily and weekly training, support new manager onboarding, and help underperforming team members build the skills they need to succeed.

The Opportunity

As a Senior F&I Manager, you'll help develop and execute the overall F&I strategy for your dealership. You'll influence performance, coach and develop team members, ensure compliance with company policies, and stay actively involved in deals throughout the F&I process.

This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role where your expertise directly impacts both the financial performance of the dealership and the professional growth of the people around you.

What You'll Do

  • Develop and execute the overall F&I strategy of dealership
  • Work with Sales Managers and Customer Specialists to set sales objectives and increase F&I performance
  • Follow company rules for safeguarding customer information at all times
  • Verify that every customer is being offered ancillary products per Walser Policy
  • Train and manage staff in company policies and ensure adherence to all company policies
  • Daily reporting to include blue sheet audit, F&I performance tracking
  • CIT support for funding and system issues (i.e. DMS, FUSE)
  • Offsite/out of state deal structure & compliance
  • AFIP certification and store F&I compliance adherence
  • Deal involvement with customers and side by side with managers
  • During peak business hours: credit interview, deal submission, menu involvement, etc.
  • During non-peak business hours: side by side deal involvement with mangers at all stages of F&I process
  • Executing action plans to develop underperforming sales managers
  • Working with sales managers to create action plans to develop underperforming customer specialists
  • In-store training
  • Daily morning CS training
  • Daily small group CS training
  • Daily 1:1 CS and manager training
  • Weekly sales manager training
  • New sales manager onboarding for F&I related topics
  • Sales manager F&I test outs
  • CS advanced F&I test outs
  • Ensure that any employee relations issues or concerns are addressed and escalated to HR when necessary
  • Monitor and assist in the implementation of company initiatives and legal compliance measures and ensure the communication of company news on a regular basis
  • Ensure Walser service processes and scripts are followed by employees

What's In It For You

  • Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision through Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • HSA and FSA access
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Fertility & Adoption Assistance: Up to $10,000
  • Paid Clothing Program: Curated branded Walser apparel twice a year — on us
  • Employee Discounts
  • Referral bonuses
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Walser Foundation community involvement

If you want a role where the numbers you run today show up on the lot next month, apply and
let's talk.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Walser Automotive Group is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBTQ+ employer

Location


Bloomington Toyota

Walser Automotive Group

About Walser Automotive Group

Walser Automotive Group has been family-owned in Minnesota for over 65 years. We lead with our “Best Price First” philosophy—offering the lowest price upfront and transparently, with no need for haggling.

We proudly sell and service 22 leading import and domestic brands across our locations in Minnesota, Kansas, and Illinois, offering a diverse selection to meet the needs of every customer.

Walser is deeply committed to building stronger communities through meaningful investments and giving back. We donate 5% of pre-tax earnings to the Walser Foundation, supporting local organizations that focus on education and workforce development.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core to who we are. Through our Employee Resource Groups like Women of Walser, Drive with Pride, the Asian Hmong Alliance, and Veterans at Walser, we foster an inclusive environment where all employees and customers feel valued while actively supporting DEI initiatives across our communities.

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Edina, MN
Year Founded
1956
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