Lendbuzz is an AI-based auto finance platform that helps consumers obtain fair access to credit when purchasing a car. Powered by alternative data and machine-learning algorithms, Lendbuzz can assess the creditworthiness of consumers whose credit scores range from good to non-existent—a group totalling some 100 million people—yet despite their massive numbers are underserved by traditional loan processes. Lendbuzz supports the success of their dealership partners through consumer loans that help those dealers reach a more diversified client base, together with competitive floorplanning options that help them grow their businesses. Lendbuzz is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts and was founded in 2015.

All loans are made by Lendbuzz Funding, LLC.
NMLS ID #1636296

Industry: Financial Services
Company Size: 201-500 employees

Lendbuzz

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**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 **San Diego, CA ** . 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.

$90,000 - $300,000 a year

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

**Why Join Us?**

At Lendbuzz, we value innovation and diversity and are committed to driving success in the automotive industry. In this position, 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.

**Apply Today! ** If you’re ready for a challenging and rewarding role as a Market Development Manager in **California ** , apply now and help us drive success in the automotive industry.

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

**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. ~~

Market Development Manager - San Diego, CA

Our mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. With global temperatures rising, the faster we free ourselves from fossil fuel reliance and achieve a zero-emission future, the better. 
 
In pursuit of this mission, we make electric vehicles that are not just great EVs, but the best cars, period. We also produce and install infinitely scalable clean energy generation and storage products that help our customers further decrease their environmental impact. When it comes to achieving our goals, we pride ourselves in accomplishing what others deem impossible.
 
We are opening new factories and increasing our output everyday – join us in building a sustainable future.

Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

Tesla

**What To Expect**

As the Regional Sales Manager at Tesla, you will play a pivotal and multifaceted role in steering the success of operations across a designated territory. Your core responsibility is to not only drive revenue and deliver exceptional customer experiences but also to shape the long-term strategic direction of the region. This involves overseeing the immediate execution of operations while continually enhancing the delivery volume and overall customer satisfaction. Your leadership will be instrumental in the growth of market shares across all product lines, elevating brand awareness, and ensuring increased profitability within the territory.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to directly impact and contribute to Tesla's mission by guaranteeing an accurate, consistent, and rapid transaction process for our valued customers. This role demands a keen balance between the macro and micro aspects of operational management, from shaping overarching strategies to ensuring the meticulous execution of day-to-day activities.

**What You'll Do**

- Source, recruit, hire, and onboard top talent, taking charge of leadership, development, coaching, and motivation for high-performing teams spanning field retail, service-plus, and Tesla Centers

- Directly manage a team of people-leaders, instilling and reinforcing a culture of leadership and team excellence, encompassing training standards, career pathing, succession planning, talent acquisition, and employee retention

- Provide hands-on coaching and real-time feedback in stores and delivery centers, setting clear team targets and individual goals

- Proactively mediate and resolve customer concerns and maintain safety and security standards in collaboration with EH&S and Workplace and Security Teams

- Utilize reports and dashboards to provide feedback on strategic direction and implement process management changes

- Demonstrate fluency in local market sales and DMV requirements/processes and partner with fleet logistics to optimize sales and delivery processes

- Build robust relationships with key stakeholders across departments, developing market strategy and commercial awareness

**What You'll Bring**

- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience

- Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a team while managing multiple projects and adhering to business-critical deadlines

- Excellent analytical, verbal/written communication, and sales skills

- Effective at using data, logic, and instincts to identify problems and execute solutions

- Experience running complex processes using Lean or other techniques; prior P&L experience required

- Ability to travel up to 75%

- Valid driver’s license required

**Benefits**

**Compensation and Benefits**

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

-  Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction

-  Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

-  Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution

-  Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA

-  Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

-  401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits

-  Company paid Basic Life, AD&D

-  Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)

-  Employee Assistance Program

-  Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays

-  Back-up childcare and parenting support resources

-  Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance

-  Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs

-  Tesla Babies program

-  Commuter benefits

-  Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$148,200 - $222,300/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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Regional Sales Manager

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