Sales Marketing Advanced Resource Training – SMART

Westlake Financial

Paid SMART sales training program at Westlake Financial, a major U.S. automotive finance company.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeAgoura Hills, Las Vegas, Los Angeles • California, Florida, Nevada, Texas, Utah, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong skills in Underwriting, Marketing, and Sales, with a focus on Negotiation and Presentation. Capable of driving sales performance through cross-functional collaboration and strategic business decision-making.

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Underwriting SkillsSales PerformanceNegotiation SkillsPresentation SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

SalesMarketingBusiness DevelopmentOffice ResponsibilitiesCurriculum TrainingResults-Driven MindsetEntrepreneurial SpiritCompetitive NatureProduct ShowcasingCompensation Guarantee

Soft Skills

Keen InterestActive EngagementOrganizational Relationship Building

Industry Keywords

Fast-Paced Sales EnvironmentIn-Person InteractionsRelevant MajorsIntern ExperienceExtracurricular ActivitiesAthletics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete the SMART Program's three-month curriculum combining classroom training and practical skills development
Acquire skills in underwriting, marketing, and sales
Apply business skills through hands-on work and office responsibilities
Boost sales performance and figures
Interact with Originations, Sales, Business Development, and Marketing departments
Engage in cross-functional collaboration and build organizational relationships
Make business decisions and contribute to sales strategies
Participate in an eight-month compensation-guarantee period
Develop expertise to drive excellence in assigned regions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Keen interest in thriving within a fast-paced sales environment
Entrepreneurial spirit
Results-driven mindset
Competitive nature
Proficiency in negotiation and presentation skills
Aptitude for showcasing Westlake's products and services
Prepared for active engagement within a physical office environment
Ability to participate in in-person interactions and collaborate with employees and departments
Four-year college degree or better from an accredited university highly preferred, completed at time of hire
Relevant closely related majors preferred
Marketing/Sales experience recommended but not required
Intern experience, extracurricular activities, and athletics preferred
Work experience may be considered as an equivalent

Benefits

Comp & perks

Group medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance coverage
Retirement plans
Paid time off program
Paid training from day one
Performance-based commissions and bonuses
8-month compensation guarantee of $5,000 monthly
$54,000 guaranteed minimum in first year
401K matching
Employee Stock Ownership Program with company matching
Wellness Programs
Metro Tap Card and Metrolink reimbursement for Los Angeles, CA employees
Career Path Opportunities
Discounts on parks, museums, movie tickets, and attractions
Annual flu shot
Paid vacation days
Paid sick days
Paid holidays
HGym in Los Angeles, CA and Dallas, TX offices
Rental car discounts
Dell Member Purchase Program
UKG Wallet