Lendbuzz · 5 hours ago
Sales Director - NC, SC
Lendbuzz is seeking a strategic Sales Director to lead field sales efforts across the Carolinas, managing a team of Market Development Managers. This role involves translating national sales vision into localized strategy, coaching the field team, and building strong dealer relationships to drive growth in contract volume and market share.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Financial ServicesFinTechLending
Responsibilities
Lead Regional Execution: Own performance across the entire state, setting clear goals for Market Development Managers and ensuring delivery against volume, growth, and retention targets
Build & Develop Field Teams: Hire, coach, and mentor MDMs—ensuring your team is equipped to build strong dealer partnerships and execute at a high level
Market Strategy & Expansion: Analyze market trends, identify sub-regional opportunities, and lead execution of a scalable go-to-market strategy across metro and rural areas
Dealer Growth & Relationship Management: Support your team in signing new dealerships, deepening relationships, and driving adoption of Lendbuzz solutions
Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with underwriting, credit, inside sales, and marketing to deliver a seamless dealer experience
Performance Management: Use data-driven tools and reporting to track KPIs, identify improvement areas, and optimize team performance
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in Automotive Lending, F&I, or Dealer Sales—preferably with multi-market oversight
Proven success in building and managing field sales teams
Strong network of dealer relationships and a track record of territory growth
Highly strategic, with the ability to execute in fast-paced, evolving environments
Strong analytical skills and comfort using performance data to make decisions
Hands-on leadership style — you coach in the field, not from behind a desk
Ability to travel extensively within the state (up to 70–80%)
Residence within or near the assigned geographic territory is required
Preferred
Bilingual in Spanish and English is a preferred
Benefits
Unlimited Earning Potential
Monthly Travel Stipend and Company 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.
Company
Lendbuzz
Lendbuzz is a car financing platform that helps consumers with thin U.S. credit history obtain financing for their car purchase.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.35BKey Investors
Viola CreditMizuho AmericasGroup1001
2025-07-02Debt Financing· $266M
2024-10-09Debt Financing· $262M
2024-08-20Debt Financing· $400M
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