Dealership Account Manager - New Haven, CT

As a Dealership Account Manager at Lendbuzz, you will be responsible for prospecting and developing business with potential dealership partners, providing exceptional support to existing partners, conducting market analysis to identify trends, and promoting the Lendbuzz brand through effective outreach strategies.

Candidates for the Dealership Account Manager role at Lendbuzz should possess proven experience in auto finance or dealership account management, strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, the ability to analyze market trends, and excellent communication skills. Experience with CRM tools like Salesforce or HubSpot is also beneficial.

Dealership Account Managers at Lendbuzz enjoy a range of benefits, including a competitive base salary with uncapped commission, a monthly travel stipend, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, and the flexibility of unlimited PTO to promote a healthy work-life balance.

For the Dealership Account Manager position at Lendbuzz, preferred candidates will have experience in auto finance or running dealership accounts, particularly with a focus on special finance, as this knowledge will be crucial in supporting dealership partnerships.

You can apply for the Dealership Account Manager position at Lendbuzz by submitting your resume through the company's careers page. Make sure to highlight your relevant experience and enthusiasm for the automotive finance industry to stand out!

When discussing your dealership account management experience, be sure to highlight specific roles you've held, the types of dealerships you've worked with, and how you’ve successfully managed relationships and resolved challenges.

In your response, emphasize your strategies for prospecting and connecting with dealerships, including your methods for outreach and the key factors you consider when identifying potential partners.

Talk about the tools and methods you leverage for market analysis, such as CRM data, industry reports, and networking in the automotive community to keep your strategies relevant and effective.

Share a specific example that showcases your problem-solving skills, how you identified the issue, the steps you took to address it, and the positive outcome produced for the dealership.

Discuss your approach to customer service, focusing on communication, anticipating needs, and the importance of building trust with dealership partners as vital aspects of fostering long-term relationships.

In answering this question, outline your communication style and give examples of techniques you've employed to manage difficult discussions, aiming to demonstrate your ability to maintain professionalism and empathy.

Explain how you collaborate with your team and other departments to better serve dealership partners, showcasing the importance of teamwork in developing solutions and driving success.

Discuss your time management strategies, such as utilizing scheduling tools, setting priorities based on urgency and impact, and your approach to balancing multiple dealer accounts and responsibilities.

Talk about your familiarity with CRM systems like Salesforce or HubSpot and any other tools that help you track interactions, manage relationships, and analyze performance metrics with dealer partners.

Express your passion for the automotive industry and your alignment with Lendbuzz's values of innovation and diversity. Highlight what excites you about the company’s achievements and its role in the future of automotive finance.