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$100 - $140/hr

The Dealer Development Manager is responsible for the growth, expansion, and optimization of the company's dealer network. This role develops and executes strategies to recruit, onboard, activate ...

Dealer Development Manager

Rock Hill, SC ยท On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Rock Hill, SC 29730 Position Summary The Dealer Development Manager is responsible for leading the strategy, growth, and performance of HC Forklift America's authorized dealer network across the ...

Dealer Development Manager

Lafayette, IN ยท On-site

$108K - $163K/yr

Wyffels Hybrids is seeking a Dealer Development Manager who leads regional Seed Representative recruitment efforts while serving as a strategic partner in business development, territory planning ...

The Dealer Development Manager is responsible for developing and executing dealer education, communication, and training initiatives that drive engagement, operational excellence, and utilization of ...

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Plymouth, MN ยท Hybrid

$60K - $79K/yr

Manage dealer policy programs, including minimum standards, credit line requirements, dealer performance management, minimum advertised pricing (MAP), and WG order cancellation policies. * Monitor ...

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How much do dealer development jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for dealer development in the United States is $95,448.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,500.00 and $128,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a dealer development?

Dealer Development professionals are responsible for expanding, managing, and supporting a company's network of dealers or distributors. They identify new dealership opportunities, ensure existing dealers meet performance standards, and provide training or resources to improve dealer effectiveness. Their goal is to strengthen the dealer network to increase sales, brand presence, and customer satisfaction. Dealer Development roles are common in industries like automotive, equipment, and consumer goods.

What key skills and qualifications are needed to thrive in dealer development?

To excel in Dealer Development, you need expertise in sales strategy, market analysis, and relationship management, often supported by a degree in business or marketing. Familiarity with CRM systems, dealership management software, and data analytics tools is typically required. Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills help build and sustain productive dealer networks. These competencies are essential for expanding market presence, driving sales growth, and ensuring lasting partnerships.

What are some common challenges faced in a dealer development role, and how can they be effectively managed?

Professionals in Dealer Development often encounter challenges such as onboarding new dealerships, maintaining consistent communication, and ensuring dealers meet brand standards. Managing these challenges requires strong relationship-building skills, a structured onboarding process, and regular training sessions. Effective collaboration with sales, marketing, and customer service teams is also essential to support dealers and align goals. Proactive problem-solving and adaptability are key to helping dealers succeed and drive network growth.

What is the difference between Dealer Development vs Sales Manager?

AspectDealer DevelopmentSales Manager
Primary FocusBuilding dealer networks, dealer onboarding, and supportManaging sales teams, achieving sales targets, and client relationships
Work EnvironmentIndustry-specific, dealer-focused settingsCorporate sales teams, retail or B2B environments
Required CredentialsRelevant industry experience, sales or business development backgroundSales experience, leadership skills, often a bachelor's degree

Dealer Development roles concentrate on expanding and supporting dealer networks within the industry, while Sales Managers oversee direct sales teams and client accounts. Both roles require strong sales skills, but Dealer Development emphasizes dealer relationships and network growth, whereas Sales Managers focus on sales performance and team management.

What does a dealer development manager do?

A dealer development manager is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with automotive or product dealers, supporting their sales efforts, and ensuring they meet company standards. They often analyze market trends, provide training, and develop strategies to increase dealer performance and sales growth.
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Infographic showing various Dealer Development job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,448 per year, or $45.9 per hour.

Dealer Development Manager

Vanguard Dealer Services

Dallas, TX โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

The Team: 

This position is through the Spectrum Dealer Alliance.

Nationwide Automotive Consultant providing dealership training and F&I products/services seeks an experienced and dedicated Dealer Development Manager. Each member of our team takes pride in being upfront, honest, and ethical at all times and is committed to delivering responsive service to our partnered dealerships. 

The Perks: 

An opportunity to work with a great team that is passionate about the same thing you are! 

Networking opportunities to meet people that you’d like to know! 

Daily office snacks and beverages are readily available! 

The Daily: 

Provide partnered dealership clients with the proper tools to effectively sell our F&I products/services 

Strengthen existing partnered dealership relations 

Ensure partnered dealership staff is properly trained on product knowledge and the presentation process for F&I product lines 

Troubleshoot any internal dealer issues to improve overall dealership performance 

Create, prepare, and review reports to meet/exceed partnered dealership objectives and goals 

Effectively communicate with all levels of partnered dealership personnel 

Fill in as a Business Manager at partnered dealerships in the absence of the dealers’ Business Managers (emergency assistance when called for) 

Work independently and manage daily calendar with supervisor support 

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Education and Experience: 

Minimum of 3 years Retail Automotive Industry experience (REQUIRED) 

Minimum of 2 years Automotive Finance & Insurance experience (Business Manager): menu presentation, desking deals (REQUIRED) 

Must be willing to travel 

Excellent communication skills: verbal and written 

Excellent presentation skills 

Ability to interact effectively with partnered dealership staff at all levels 

Ability to travel daily within assigned territory; must have own means of transportation to perform job functions 

Ability to work independently and manage daily activities accordingly; time management 

Strong work ethic and attention to detail 

Bilingual proficiency a plus but not required 

Retail Automotive Sales Management a plus but not required (GSM, GM, Finance Director dealership job title) 

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What we have to offer: 

Guaranteed income; commensurate with experience 

Medical benefits 

Dental and Vision benefits 

401k with employer match 

Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal 

Position Type: Fulltime/Exempt 

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Spectrum we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. 

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Spectrum Automotive Holdings Corp.: Spectrum affirms that inequality is detrimental to our employees, our customers, and the communities we serve.  Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions.  Together, we unite for equality and equity.  Spectrum is committed to equal opportunity regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of disability.  Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have.  The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company’s achievement as well.  We support an inclusive workplace where employees excel based on personal merit, qualifications, ability, and job performance.