Market Development Manager - Orlando, FL

Lendbuzz
Orlando, FL
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Experienced automotive lending leaders with hands-on sales team management skills will find this regional leadership role in Orlando, FL, with a focus on dealership partnerships and market expansion.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in dealership partnerships and team leadership experience in automotive lending or F&I
    — “5+ years of experience in automotive lending, F&I, indirect auto, or dealership partnership environments”
  • Individuals who prioritize relationship-building and have a track record of driving dealer production growth
    — “Proven track record of expanding territories and growing dealer production”
  • Leaders who prefer field-based work and have a strong presence in local dealer networks
    — “Hands-on leadership style — you coach in the field, not from behind a desk”

Things to consider

  • Residence in or near Orlando, FL, is mandatory for this role
    — “Residence within or near the assigned geographic territory is required.”
  • This role involves frequent in-person dealership visits and a six-day work week
    — “Comfortable with a six-day work week and frequent in-person dealership visits”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your dealership relationship-building and territory expansion achievements in your resume and interview narrative
    — “Build and lead a field sales team, forge high-impact dealership partnerships”
  • Showcase your ability to analyze data and translate it into actionable strategies
    — “Ability to analyze volume trends, identify opportunity gaps, and translate data into action”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • territory expansion
  • high-performing field team
  • scalable dealership partnerships
  • growth in market share
Typical background
automotive lendingF&Iindirect auto

Skills & requirements

Required

Market DevelopmentTeam LeadershipDealership PartnershipsField SalesMarket IntelligenceCRM Tools

Preferred

Bilingual Proficiency

Stack & domain

Field SalesDealership PartnershipsMarket IntelligenceCRM ToolsVolume TrendsData AnalysisSales LeadershipAccount ManagementUnderwritingCreditInternal SalesCustomer ServiceSix-day Work WeekIn-person Dealership VisitsLeadershipCoachingTeamworkCommunicationProblem-solvingAdaptabilityCustomer FocusOrganizationCommitment To ExcellenceAutomotive LendingF&IIndirect Auto

About the role

Original posting from Lendbuzz via Lever

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 Orlando, FL. 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.

A Note on Recruiting Outreach

We’ve been made aware of individuals falsely claiming to represent Lendbuzz using lookalike email addresses (eg @lendbuzzcareers.com). 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.

Source: Lendbuzz careers (Lever)

Similar roles

More roles at Lendbuzz