Lendbuzz · 11 hours ago
Sales Director - IL, IN
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $400K/yr
10+ years expLendbuzz is a company focused on innovation in the automotive finance industry, seeking a Sales Director to lead field sales efforts across multiple states. This role involves managing a team of Market Development Managers, developing localized strategies, and driving dealer growth and market share.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Financial ServicesFinTechLending
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead Regional Execution: Own performance across the entire state, setting clear goals for Market Development Managers and ensuring delivery against volume, growth, and retention targets
Build & Develop Field Teams: Hire, coach, and mentor MDMs—ensuring your team is equipped to build strong dealer partnerships and execute at a high level
Market Strategy & Expansion: Analyze market trends, identify sub-regional opportunities, and lead execution of a scalable go-to-market strategy across metro and rural areas
Dealer Growth & Relationship Management: Support your team in signing new dealerships, deepening relationships, and driving adoption of Lendbuzz solutions
Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with underwriting, credit, inside sales, and marketing to deliver a seamless dealer experience
Performance Management: Use data-driven tools and reporting to track KPIs, identify improvement areas, and optimize team performance
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in Automotive Lending, F&I, or Dealer Sales—preferably with multi-market oversight
Proven success in building and managing field sales teams
Strong network of dealer relationships and a track record of territory growth
Highly strategic, with the ability to execute in fast-paced, evolving environments
Strong analytical skills and comfort using performance data to make decisions
Hands-on leadership style — you coach in the field, not from behind a desk
Ability to travel extensively within the state (up to 70–80%)
Residence within or near the assigned geographic territory is required
Preferred
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Benefits
Monthly Travel Stipend and Company Laptop: Support for travel expenses and a company-issued laptop to facilitate your work.
Excellent Benefits Package: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on the 1st of the month after your start date, plus 401(k) match and more.
Company
Lendbuzz
Lendbuzz is a car financing platform that helps consumers with thin U.S. credit history obtain financing for their car purchase.
201-500 employees
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
Leadership Team
Amitay Kalmar
Co-founder and CEO
Dan Raviv
Chief Technology Officer
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