Upgrade Dealer Development Manager at Upgrade responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with dealership partners to promote indirect lending programs. Drive dealer acquisition, activation, and volume growth.
Responsibilities
The Dealer Development Manager will represent Upgrade Inc (Auto Finance Division) and promote our indirect lending programs. They will develop, maintain, and grow business partnerships between Upgrade Inc. and our dealership partners. The Dealer Development Manager is also responsible for staying up-to-date on local market conditions and industry trends. In this role, you will work with internal partners to find solutions that better serve our customers, and build long lasting relationships with key decision makers to drive growth and continuous improvement. This position requires residency in the greater Las Vegas area.
Dealer Relationship Management
Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing dealer partners
Act as a trusted advisor to dealership owners, GMs, and F&I managers
Conduct regular in-person dealership visits based on a structured drive schedule
Deliver consistent follow-up and service to ensure dealer satisfaction and loyalty
Dealer Acquisition & Activation
Identify, onboard, and activate new dealer partners
Drive dealer sign-ups and first deals (“activation”)
Re-engage inactive dealers (e.g., no deals in 90 days) and return them to production
Execute onboarding training to ensure dealers understand programs and systems
