Relationship Associate

Who We Are:

- We fuel the entrepreneurial dream in our community_. For more than 30 years, we’ve been committed to making dreams come true for independent car dealers. AFC’s finance solutions provide liquidity to more than 12,000 independent dealerships across North America freeing up cash flow to give them more time to focus on building their business. Our solutions amplify dealers’ purchasing power so they can stock their dealership lot with vehicles their customers seek.

With our people-first culture, AFC believes in creating an environment where team members look forward to work each day. AFC is committed to helping each team member develop their own career dream. With cross-team and cross-KAR company development opportunities, team members are able to pursue any position of interest.

What We Offer:
With our people-first culture, AFC believes in creating an environment where team members look forward to work each day. AFC is committed to helping each team member develop their career path with cross-team and cross-company development opportunities. We offer:
- Employee focused approach- Competitive Salary- Strong Bonus Opportunity- Front Loaded Vacation, Personal, and Sick Paid Time Off- Holiday Pay- Wellness Program- Employee Assistance Program- Employee Stock Purchasing Program

What We’re Looking For:
AFC is seeking a relationship builder who is energized by meaningful interactions with customers, both current and prospective. The Relationship Associate will spend about 10% of their time securing and supporting new business and 90% devoted to servicing existing accounts.

Your Responsibilities:
As the Relationship Associate, you’ll:
- Assist the Relationship Manager in achieving branch goals.-
- Develop an understanding of customer needs by use of customer relationship management (CRM) tools and work queues.- Identify and manage daily customer delinquencies.- Support product campaigns to new and existing accounts.- Understand and operate within compliance of all applicable laws and codes for the assigned geographic area.- Other duties, as assigned.

Background Qualifications:
- Preference for one (1) or more year of relevant customer service or account management.- Previous sales or upselling experience preferred.- Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel and CRM familiarity is preferred.- Proven attention to detail and ability to prioritize and stay organized.- A valid driver's license is required.

Working With The Best:
AFC is proud to be a subsidiary of OPENLANE. AFC’s core business complements the other business units within the OPENLANE group of companies, including TradeRev auction platform, BacklotCars auction platform, PAR North America, High Tech Locksmiths, and many more. This diversity allows OPENLANE to provide a full spectrum of services - from whole car auction to financing, remarketing, technology, and inspection/repair services.

For more information about OPENLANE and its affiliated companies, visit