Market Development Manager - Pennsylvania

Lendbuzz; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited earning potential

Travel stipend

Company laptop

Excellent benefits package

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Lendbuzz seeks a Market Development Manager (Sales Leader) to spearhead regional growth in Pennsylvania. You will build a high-performing field sales team, cultivate key dealership partnerships, and drive revenue growth through strategic market expansion.

Residence within the assigned territory is required. This role involves travel across the region and hands-on leadership in the field, reporting to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in automotive lending, F&I, indirect auto, or dealership partnerships.
• 2+ years leading or developing a field sales team.
• Proven track record expanding territories and dealer production.
• Strong dealership relationships and market credibility.
• Hands-on leadership in the field, not from a desk.
• Customer-focused, organized, and committed to excellence.
• Familiarity with CRM tools such as Salesforce or HubSpot.
• Ability to analyze volume trends and translate data into action.
• Willingness to travel regularly across the region.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business/Marketing/Finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the market; identify sub-markets and partners.
• Hire, mentor, and elevate a Dealership Account Manager team.
• Build and strengthen dealer relationships with high-touch service.
• Drive field production and ensure targets are met.
• Translate market insights into strategy for leadership.
• Collaborate with underwriting, credit, and sales for seamless execution.

Skills

Automotive lending experience

Field sales leadership

Dealership partnerships

CRM proficiency (Salesforce, HubSpot)

Data-driven decision making

Travel readiness (region-wide)

Driver's license

Bachelor's degree

Bilingual English/Spanish or Portugue​

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 Pennsylvania. 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 best‑in‑class selling and partnership behavior in the field, while ensuring your team is consistently executing against volume and quality targets


• Create Market Intelligence Translate field insights into strategy — providing market feedback to senior leadership, helping 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 — 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 Dealership Account Manager, 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.

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

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