Automotive Finance & Business Development Specialist

About Vandoit

Vandoit is the #1 builder of modular, multi-purpose vans and a certified Ford Dealer upfitter. We help families, adventurers, and businesses create vehicles that inspire exploration, comfort, and connection. As we continue to grow, we’re seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Automotive Finance & Business Development Specialist to support sales, finance, and operations through strong business processes and customer service.

Position Summary

The Business Development / F&I Specialist plays a key role in supporting the customer financing process, managing back-end product offerings, and developing efficient workflows between Sales, F&I, and Accounting. This individual will collaborate with multiple departments to ensure accuracy, compliance, and a seamless customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

Sales, Finance & Accounting

• Work directly with lenders to secure financing and approvals for customers.
• Manage cash-to-finance conversions and customer payment transitions.
• Expand and manage back-end product options, including vehicle tracking, maintenance, paint protection, GAP coverage, and other programs.
• Create, review, and process sales paperwork for all Vandoit deals.
• Complete lender and vendor applications as needed.
• Assist in setting up and maintaining service contract company relationships.

Process Development & Operations

• Support the redevelopment of procedures connecting Sales, F&I, and Accounting for greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Help redesign and train on procedures for the stock-in process and vehicle inventory management.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve workflow consistency across departments.

Parts & Service Support

• Assist with parts inventory management, including tracking, pricing verification, and coordination with team members.
• Learn to quote parts and service work through ASI as a backup for the Service and Parts teams.
• Help develop procedures to run all internal service work through repair orders (ROs) in ASI to accurately track real-time unit costs.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive finance, business development, or dealership operations preferred.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable managing financial documents, vendor accounts, and customer contracts.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• 8 days PTO/Sick Leave (combined, prorated for first year; full 8 days begin January 1, 2026)
• 6 paid holidays (depending on day of week)
• 401(k) with 1% company match (when employee contributes at least 1%)
• Access to Woody’s Automotive Group network for vehicle purchasing assistance
• Opportunity to work with an innovative, growing company redefining the adventure and commercial vehicle industry