Area Sales Manager – Direct Auto

Lendmark Financial Services

Direct Auto Area Sales Manager responsible for managing the sales processes and dealer relationships at Lendmark Financial Services. Focus on operational improvement and vendor management for direct auto lending.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the operational and direct auto purchase sales processes of a specific metropolitan region
Responsible for inquiring, signing, and setting up new direct auto dealers
Manage and maintain dealer relationships
Responsible for the training of dealer personnel
Responsible for updating senior leaders on industry trends
Responsible for addressing dealer service issues
Other duties as assigned
Manages risk relative to position

Requirements

What you’ll need

HS diploma or GED from accredited institution
3 to 5 years of outside sales experience or related field
Ability to be effective in product / service presentation, negotiation and final closings
Ability to prioritize and work with limited supervision, self-starter
Ability to be effective in dealer servicing and retention

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision benefits
paid time off
paid holidays
401(k)
life insurance
long-term disability
tuition assistance
employee assistance program
optional benefits such as critical care, auto, home and pet insurance

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Soft Skills

negotiationproduct presentationself-starterprioritizationdealer servicingdealer retention

Certifications

HS diplomaGED