Dealer Development Manager (Portland, OR)

About

Upgrade is hiring a Dealer Development Manager based in the Portland area to develop, maintain, and grow business partnerships with dealership partners for its Auto Finance Division.

Requirements

• Residency in the greater Portland area
• 2+ years of experience in indirect auto finance, auto sales, or related field
• Strong understanding of credit tiers, loan structuring, and dealership operations
• Ability to travel locally with significant field time
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing dealer partners
• Identify, onboard, and activate new dealer partners
• Achieve monthly funding and application volume goals
• Partner with credit teams to structure deals effectively
• Conduct ongoing product and process training with dealership staff
• Maintain a disciplined weekly drive schedule maximizing in-person dealer time

Benefits

• Competitive salary, uncapped commission and stock option plan
• Paid coverage of medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible PTO
• Competitive 401(k)
• Paid parental leave
• Health & wellness initiatives