Vice President, Sales – Auto Lending

Western Funding, Inc.

. Lead the Sales organization and drive the company's national growth strategy .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeLas Vegas • Nevada • United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $350,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading and scaling sales organizations, developing effective sales strategies, and driving measurable growth in dealer relationships and funded loan volume. Proficient in establishing performance metrics, coaching sales leaders, and leveraging technology to enhance sales productivity.

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Sales LeadershipSales Strategy DevelopmentPerformance Metrics EstablishmentAutomotive Finance ExperienceExecutive Communication

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Hard Skills

Sales StrategyPerformance ManagementMarket ExpansionSales MetricsDealer Relationship ManagementSales Process OptimizationIncentive Program DevelopmentData AnalysisSales TrainingOrganizational Structure Development

Soft Skills

CoachingTalent DevelopmentCollaborationAccountabilityInfluencing

Tools & Technologies

DealerCenterNowlake Group of Companies

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree

Industry Keywords

Automotive FinanceIndirect LendingConsumer FinanceFintechAutomotive RetailDealer ServicesDealer Receivables ManagementDealer Finance Business ModelAutomotive Dealer Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Sales organization and drive the company's national growth strategy
Establish the vision and operating strategy for Sales
Determine the optimal organizational structure and balance Inside and Outside Sales
Develop and coach sales leaders and sales professionals
Strengthen performance management and create a culture of accountability, execution, and continuous improvement
Own and execute the national Sales strategy to accelerate participating dealers and funded loan contracts
Set and monitor sales objectives, priorities, KPIs, and performance expectations
Identify opportunities to expand market share, increase dealer penetration, and grow funded loan volume
Evaluate market trends, dealer needs, competitive activity, and growth opportunities
Strengthen automotive dealer relationships and improve the dealer experience
Represent WFI with key dealer relationships and strategic partners
Partner with Risk, Funding, Dealer Relations, Sales Training, Technology, and Operations to improve products, processes, and dealer experience
Balance growth objectives with WFI's target risk profile and business objectives
Influence enterprise resources and align teams around common objectives
Establish sales metrics and reporting
Streamline and optimize sales processes, systems, tools, and workflows
Partner with Sales Training on onboarding, development, coaching, and sales effectiveness
Evaluate and evolve sales incentive programs
Leverage technology and data to improve sales productivity, visibility, and execution
Travel nationwide approximately 1–2 weeks per month

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience leading and scaling a Sales organization
Demonstrated success driving dealer growth, production, market expansion, or other measurable sales growth
Experience developing sales strategies, organizational structures, performance metrics, and incentive programs
Strong leadership, coaching, and talent-development skills
Demonstrated ability to hold teams accountable while building a collaborative, high-performance culture
Strong executive communication and presentation skills
Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multiple business functions
Bachelor's degree required
Experience in automotive finance, indirect lending, consumer finance, fintech, automotive retail, dealer services, or a related industry preferred
Experience working with a dealer receivables management or dealer finance business model preferred
Knowledge of automotive dealer operations and dealer finance preferred
Familiarity with DealerCenter preferred
Familiarity with the Nowlake Group of Companies preferred
Master's degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
Life Insurance and Long-term disability plans
Flexible Spending Account
401K matching
Employee Stock Ownership Program plus company matching
Wellness Programs
Career Path Opportunities
Discounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and Attractions
Paid Vacations Days
Paid Sick days
Paid holidays
UKG Wallet