Lendbuzz · 2 months ago
Market Development Manager - Arizona
Lendbuzz is a company committed to driving success in the automotive industry, and they are seeking an experienced Market Development Manager to lead regional growth. In this role, you will build and manage a high-performing field sales team, develop dealership partnerships, and drive market expansion strategies.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Financial ServicesFinTechLending
Responsibilities
Own territory expansion strategy — identifying sub-markets, high-opportunity dealership partners, and long-term growth channels
Hire, mentor, and elevate a team of Dealership Account Managers, building a performance-driven culture rooted in accountability, resilience, and partnership excellence
Serve as a senior relationship builder for key dealership partners, providing consultative support and reinforcing a high-touch, service-first experience
Model best-in-class selling and partnership behavior in the field, while ensuring your team is consistently executing against volume and quality targets
Translate field insights into strategy — providing market feedback to senior leadership, helping shape competitive positioning and local playbooks
Collaborate with underwriting, credit, and internal sales partners to ensure seamless execution and a unified dealership experience
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in automotive lending, F&I, indirect auto, or dealership partnership environments
2+ years leading or developing a field sales team (formal or informal leadership accepted)
Proven track record of expanding territories and growing dealer production
Strong dealership relationships and credibility within the local market
Hands-on leadership style — you coach in the field, not from behind a desk
Customer-focused, organized, and committed to excellence in every interaction
Familiarity with CRM tools such as Salesforce or HubSpot
Ability to analyze volume trends, identify opportunity gaps, and translate data into action
Comfortable with a six-day work week and frequent in-person dealership visits
Valid driver's license with clean driving history; travel required throughout the region
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field preferred
Preferred
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is a plus
Benefits
Unlimited Earning Potential
Monthly Travel Stipend and Company Laptop
Excellent Benefits Package
Unlimited PTO
Company
Lendbuzz
Lendbuzz is a car financing platform that helps consumers with thin U.S. credit history obtain financing for their car purchase.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.35BKey Investors
Viola CreditMizuho AmericasGroup1001
2025-07-02Debt Financing· $266M
2024-10-09Debt Financing· $262M
2024-08-20Debt Financing· $400M
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