F&I / Business Manager — Vallely Sport & Marine (Minot, ND location)
Vallely Sport & Marine is a Boating Industry Top 100 Marine Dealer (17 consecutive years) and Powersports Business Power 50 dealer, MRAA Five-Star Certified, family-owned since 1974. We represent marketshare leading brands across boats, off-road and motorcycles from a state-of-the-art facility, and we are hiring one F&I / Business Manager.
If you're in automotive F&I right now
You already have the skill. What you probably don't have: customers who are glad to be in your office. Nobody is forced to buy a boat. They come in to buy something they've wanted for years, and the F&I conversation is about protecting that purchase, not surviving it. Fewer hours than an auto store, a comp plan that doesn't get rewritten every quarter, and a sales team whose process benefits the finance office. If that sounds pleasant, there’s more below.
If you're coming from another industry
We’ve heard a similar story: one company buys another or an industry slows down, management changes strategy, reduces pay plans of the people who helped build the business, tenured staff leaves, more rules and more games. We welcome you to a 52 year, stable local family business with a proven track record – we're on a mission to be the area's best place to work: healthy pay plans, tenured staff, a fun work environment, and straightforward policies.
The role
Structure and close financing across marine, off-road and motorcycle
Offer approvals from 10+ banks and credit unions plus manufacturer captive programs
Present protection menu: service contracts, pre-paid maintenance, GAP, tire and wheel, protective wraps and ceramic – important on outdoorsy and adventurous vehicles.
Hold compliance to standard: Reg Z, TILA, ND disclosure requirements, OFAC and Red Flags
Own department metrics: PVR, product penetration, reserve, time-to-fund, contracts-in-transit, and experience from customer introduction to signature
DMS: Lightspeed; various other softwares including DealerTrack
Compensation
Base salary plus commission on F&I product income and reserve.
On-target earnings are $100,000–$120,000+. Top performers exceed that; there is no cap.
Benefits
401(k) – we contribute even if you don't
Employee discounts – on the best brands
Flexible schedule – make the event or that appointment
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Schedule
This is a full-time, in-person role.
Monday–Friday 8am–7pm
Saturdays twice a month, 8am–2pm.
Averages 45 hours per week (October-February), up to 55 in peak season (March–September). We're stating this plainly so you can decide with the real numbers.
Don't apply if
You prefer comfort over improvement in a slow-paced environment
You are unable to build trust and treat people with top-tier customer service
You aren't comfortable working up to 55 hours/week
You can't keep customer financials and store information private without being asked
You don’t consider ethics
Apply if
You think working around boats and fun vehicles would be awesome
You like working with people who will make you better
You can maintain your detail orientation in a fast-paced environment
You are business-oriented
You want to work at a nationally competitive level, locally
Requirements (must have at least one):
Bachelors degree
F&I experience: 2+ years
Sales/negotiation experience: 4+ years
Preferences
Credit insurance license
Prior experience in related industries
Exceptions
Candidates who are highly intelligent, humble, focused and proven fast learners/high-performers
How to apply
Submit a resume and, if you have them, your last 12 months of PVR and penetration numbers.
Email: Tim@VallelyMarine.com
Phone: 701-852-1625.
Finalists interview in person at the store.