Funding Specialist
What To Expect
Tesla is seeking a highly motivated and organized Payoff Specialist to join our Payoff Operations Team. Payoffs Team is an elite group that supports the seamless collection of all customer trade-in vehicle payoffs.
As a Payoff Specialist, your primary responsibility is to ensure a smooth pre-delivery trade-in process for our customers. You will drive payoff collection outreach and resolution of any issues/delays that arise from the customer or their lienholder. You will work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders: Tesla Sales/Delivery, Order Operations, Servicing, finance/banking partners, and/or the customer directly. You learn fast, take ownership and initiative, follow directions well, maintain a hyper focused workflow, and quickly pivot from task to task with a high efficiency. Payoff Specialists are the ultimate problem solvers on our team and ensure all upcoming deliveries are cleared with accuracy.
What You'll Do
Develop extensive knowledge of lender specific requirements as it relates payoff collection for both leased and financed vehicle
Comprehend and monitor performance reports and dashboards to track individual KPIs (key performance indicators) and take appropriate action to influence metrics
Review documentation when applicable for trade-in vehicles for accuracy and drive immediate actions to resolve potential issues preventing a swift payoff process
Routinely call banks/lienholders for updated payoff values
Support local Tesla Sales and Delivery teams for all payoff related questions
What You'll Bring
Prior experience in an administrative role, dealership, or work with vehicle titles preferred
Intermediate excel skills a plus (pivot tables, filters, Vlookups)
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
LGBTQ+ care concierge services
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Expected Compensation
$20.80 - $52.80/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.