Market Development Manager - Atlanta, GA

Lendbuzz; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Monthly Travel Stipend

Competitive base salary with commission

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A dynamic automotive finance company is seeking a Market Development Manager in Atlanta, GA. This role involves building and leading a field sales team to accelerate market growth. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in automotive lending and strong dealership relationships. The position features a competitive salary of $90,000 plus commission, excellent benefits, and a focus on leadership and coaching within a performance-driven culture. Unlimited PTO and a monthly travel stipend are included.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automotive lending or dealership partnership environments.
• 2+ years leading or developing a field sales team.
• Proven track record of expanding territories and growing dealer production.
• Strong dealership relationships within the local market.
• Hands-on leadership style, comfortable with in-person management.

Responsibilities

• Lead market expansion strategy by identifying high-opportunity dealership partners.
• Develop and coach a team of Dealership Account Managers.
• Build and strengthen dealer relationships for consultative support.
• Drive field production to achieve volume and quality targets.
• Translate market insights into effective local strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Dealership relationship building

Sales strategy development

Market analysis

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or related field

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Job description

Overview

Fuel market expansion. Build high-performing teams. Lead with impact. We’re looking for an experienced people leader to champion regional growth as a Market Development Manager (Sales Leader) in Atlanta, GA. In this role, you’ll build and lead a field sales team, forge high-impact dealership partnerships, and play a key role in accelerating Lendbuzz’s market growth strategy. If you thrive in the field, lead by example, and know how to turn relationships into revenue, this is where you’ll make your mark.

Residence within or near the assigned geographic territory is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive market expansion strategy — identify sub-markets, high-opportunity dealership partners, and long-term growth channels
• Develop and coach talent: hire, mentor, and elevate a team of Dealership Account Managers, building a performance-driven culture rooted in accountability, resilience, and partnership excellence
• Build and strengthen dealer relationships: serve as a senior relationship builder for key dealership partners, providing consultative support and ensuring a high-touch, service-first experience
• Drive field production: model best-in-class selling and partnership behavior in the field, ensuring your team consistently achieves volume and quality targets
• Create market intelligence: translate field insights into strategy, provide market feedback to senior leadership, and help shape competitive positioning and local playbooks
• Partner across the business: collaborate with underwriting, credit, and internal sales partners to ensure seamless execution and a unified dealership experience

Qualifications

• 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 — 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
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is a plus

What Success Looks Like

• A high-performing, accountable field team with strong retention
• Scalable, high-intent dealership partnerships
• Growth in regional market share and contract volume
• A coaching culture rooted in visibility, engagement, and consistency
• Strong alignment between field execution and senior-level strategy

Why Join Us?

At Lendbuzz, we value innovation and diversity and are committed to driving success in the automotive industry. In this position, you’ll play a key role in our growth and impact in the auto finance space.

Recent Achievements

• 2022 - Named one of America’s Best Startup Employers by Forbes.
• 2023 - Received a Fintech Breakthrough award for “Best Consumer Lending Platform” and grew revenue by over 80% year over year.
• 2024 - Surpassed ONE MILLION loan applications and counting.

This Position Includes

• Unlimited Earning Potential: Competitive base salary with uncapped monthly commission and a lucrative bonus structure. Your total compensation will reflect the impact you make in your market.
• 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.
• Unlimited PTO: Flexibility to manage your own time and schedule, allowing for a work-life balance.
• Apply Today! If you’re ready for a challenging and rewarding role as a Market Development Manager in Georgia, apply now and help us drive success in the automotive industry.
• We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Note on Recruiting Outreach

We’ve been made aware of individuals falsely claiming to represent Lendbuzz using lookalike email addresses. Please note that all legitimate emails from our team come from @lendbuzz.com. We will never ask for sensitive information or conduct interviews via messaging apps.

Salary starting at $90,000 plus uncapped commission/bonus structure based upon your performance in generating deals and growing business.