Market Development Manager - Maryland and Virginia

Lendbuzz; Maryland; On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Earning Potential

Monthly Travel Stipend

Excellent Benefits Package

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

A leading auto finance company is seeking a Market Development Manager to drive regional growth in Maryland or Virginia. The role involves leading a field sales team, forging dealership partnerships, and implementing market growth strategies. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years in automotive lending, a hands-on leadership style, and a strong network within dealerships. Competitive salary starting at $90,000 plus uncapped commission, with excellent benefits including unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automotive lending or dealership environments.
• 2+ years leading or developing a field sales team.
• Proven track record of expanding territories and dealer production.
• Hands-on leadership style with customer-focused approach.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving history.

Responsibilities

• Own territory expansion strategy and identify sub-markets.
• Hire, mentor, and coach a team of Dealership Account Managers.
• Build and strengthen relationships with key dealership partners.
• Ensure team executes volume and quality targets.
• Translate field insights into market strategies.
• Collaborate with underwriting and internal sales partners.

Skills

Automotive lending experience

Field sales team leadership

Strong dealership relationships

Customer-focused approach

Familiarity with CRM tools

Bilingual proficiency

Education

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

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Job description

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 Maryland or Virginia. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and Grow the Market: Own territory expansion strategy — identifying 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 reinforcing a high-touch, service-first experience.
• Drive Field Production Model: Ensure team consistently executes against volume and quality targets, modeling best-in-class selling and partnership behavior.
• Create Market Intelligence: Translate field insights into strategy, providing market feedback to senior leadership, and shaping 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 — 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.
• 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.

If you’re a growth-minded leader who builds strong teams, owns the market from the front lines, and turns relationships into traction, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact as we scale.

Why Join Us?

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

Benefits

• Unlimited Earning Potential: Competitive base salary with uncapped monthly commission and a lucrative bonus structure.
• Monthly Travel Stipend and Company Laptop: Support for travel expenses and a company-issued laptop.
• 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.

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Salary starting at $90,000 plus uncapped commission/bonus structure based upon your performance in generating deals and growing business. Guaranteed 4 months commission.