The Product Development Department at JM Family Enterprises supports sales efforts by maintaining and developing F&I products that are sold by dealer customers, and this role is looking to solve the problem of creating and launching new products while ensuring compliance and competitiveness.
Requirements
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Knowledge of JM&A products, systems (mainframe and Sales Connect), Claims, and processes is a plus
- Analytical and project management skills with the ability to drive projects to completion
- Ability to partner within and across departments to complete tasks
- Highly self-motivated with top-notch problem-solving skills
- Automotive experience is a plus
- Knowledge of the lending landscape and rules that influence F&I products
Responsibilities
- In charge of creating new F&I products and launching them. This includes brainstorming ideas, researching, following timelines and plans, collaborating with team members, and working with operational teams.
- Learn about the rules and the lending landscape that influence our products. Ability to react and make modifications to maintain compliance.
- Be curious to gain a deep knowledge of product design and its attributes.
- Continuous evaluation of the competitive landscape for all products.
- Work closely with outside vendors to develop new products and/or launch new forms. Understand the relationship between JM&A and our vendors so that any issues can be addressed quickly and effectively.
- Collaboration with OEM Clients and Strategic Partners.
- Operational teams will oversee the impact on form creation, setting prices, following rules, processing claims, and overseeing contracts.
Other
- Bachelor's degree or comparable work experience
- 3+ years of professional experience in the Finance, Insurance, or automotive environment required
- Must be detail-oriented and have exemplary organizational, time management, prioritization, and follow-up skills
- Work well in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities/deadlines and demonstrate a solid drive for results
- Demonstrate strong verbal (public speaking), written, and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with and present to stakeholders at all levels of the organization and with outside partners
