Dealership Account Manager - Pittsburgh, PA

As a Dealership Account Manager at Lendbuzz, your primary responsibilities include prospecting dealership partners to expand our network, managing relationships with existing partners, and delivering exceptional support. You'll also conduct market analysis to identify trends and adjust strategies accordingly, ensuring that our brand’s visibility in the automotive finance sector is at its best.

To be considered for the Dealership Account Manager role at Lendbuzz, candidates must have proven experience in auto finance or dealership account management, preferably with hands-on experience in special finance. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with an ability to analyze market trends, are crucial. Experience with CRM tools like Salesforce or HubSpot is also advantageous.

At Lendbuzz, Dealership Account Managers have significant career growth opportunities due to the company's rapid expansion and innovative approach to auto finance. Your performance directly influences your career trajectory, enabling high achievers to advance into leadership roles or other specialized positions within the organization.

Lendbuzz supports its Dealership Account Managers through a variety of means, including a monthly travel stipend and providing a company-issued laptop to help manage their responsibilities effectively. We also prioritize open communication and teamwork, fostering an environment where you can thrive and seek assistance when needed.

As a Dealership Account Manager at Lendbuzz, you can enjoy a competitive base salary with unlimited earning potential through uncapped commissions. Additionally, there's a lucrative bonus structure that rewards your efforts in driving market success. Your total compensation will truly reflect the impact you make within the region.

In approaching prospecting for new dealership partners, I focus on leveraging market research to identify potential clients, utilizing networking opportunities, and employing personalized outreach to communicate how partnering with Lendbuzz can benefit their operations and revenue. Building rapport is essential.

I prioritize open communication and responsiveness to dealer inquiries. Regular check-ins, assessing their needs, and proactively addressing potential issues help maintain high satisfaction levels. I believe in treating partners as collaborators for joint success.

Certainly! In my previous role, I monitored market data and competitor activities to identify emerging trends. By analyzing this information, I adapted our strategies, which resulted in increased dealership partnerships and improved service offerings tailored to market demands.

I have extensive experience using Salesforce for managing the sales pipeline, tracking interactions with dealers, and generating insightful reports to measure performance. HubSpot has been invaluable for nurturing leads through targeted marketing automation.

I approach objections as opportunities for dialogue. Listening actively to the concerns of potential partners allows me to address their specific worries directly and provide tailored solutions that align with their objectives.

Effective communication in sales to dealerships hinges on clarity and active listening. I ensure to tailor my message to the audience, leverage visual aids when necessary, and follow through with written summaries to reinforce our discussions and agreements.

I prioritize tasks based on urgency and the potential impact on business objectives. Using CRM tools to track deadlines and leveraging to-do lists helps me efficiently manage my time across multiple accounts without sacrificing the quality of support.

Absolutely! In my former role, I developed a tailored financing program for a dealership struggling with customer conversions. By working closely with their team and providing ongoing training, we increased their sales volume by over 25%.

A successful dealership partnership is built on mutual trust, clear communication, and shared goals. Continuous collaboration and adapting to each other's needs while celebrating successes can create a long-lasting and fruitful relationship.

I am drawn to Lendbuzz because of its commitment to innovation and excellence in the automotive financing space. I admire the company's inclusive culture and achievements, like being recognized by Forbes, and I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to such a dynamic team.