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How much do dealer development jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 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 are Dealer Development professionals?

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, and why are they important?

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.

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Infographic showing various Dealer Development job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, and 6% Part Time. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,448 per year, or $45.9 per hour.
New Dealer Recruitment Manager

New Dealer Recruitment Manager

Triumph Motorcycles America Ltd.

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: The purpose of this position is to develop new dealers and potential dealer prospects on a weekly basis, to support and maintain a profitable, professional, and sustainable dealer network capable of optimizing sales of all Triumph products and customer satisfaction. Work in harmony with the Dealer Development, and the Sales Team to develop new dealer markets while reporting directly to the Business Development Manager.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

New Dealer Recruitment Planning and Management

  • Prepare and maintain a rolling forward 12-month New Dealer Recruitment daily strategy and work plan while developing key prospects and new dealer recruitment materials.
  • Manage the successful identification, qualification, selection, and establishment of prospective dealers using business and financial management concepts that will enable and assure sales, marketing and financial success
  • Prepare and maintain a new dealer/prospect contact report (to include in person, phone and email) to be shared with both Triumph US (TUS) and UK management
  • Prepare and maintain a weekly new dealer development pipeline report to be shared with TUS’s leadership team.
  • Manage/support the mandatory Prospect/TUS management first time face to face meeting details, logistics and follow up.
  • 12-month strategy must include a daily in person, phone/teams, events, and social/digital network plan to ensure the new dealer funnel is constantly full.
  • Work in conjunction with the Triumph Marketing and Public Relations departments on a weekly communication and recruitment strategy and message within the powersports industry.
  • Work to support Dealer Development to support new dealer setups, buy/sells and relocations to “Ready to Retail” status.
  • Work with Dealer Development and the Sales Team to ensure all new dealer terms and conditions are correct and legal with applicable state statutes.
  • Develop a full and comprehensive understanding along with the ability to explain the Triumph Dealer Guide and Triumph World Black standards.
  • Manage and develop the communication of the Triumph dealer business model as well as the profitability strengths and benefits of a dealer, including completion of the Triumph Dealer Proforma for each prospect applicant.

New Dealer Recruitment Development

  • Prepare and maintain a detailed USA and Canadian market open point analysis based on market potential for Triumph, each model segment, and competitor network coverage.
  • Monthly identify and rank all open points, including market volume in total and by key segment highlighting Triumph’s retail, wholesale and PAC opportunity.
  • Create strong New Dealer/prospect marketing strategies, tools and communication assets in conjunction with the Business Development Manager and the Marketing Director.

Triumph Brand Standards – supporting corporate identity

  • Positively communicate and support all aspects of Triumph store design, Triumph World Black corporate identities, and signage programs in market from concept to implementation
  • Work with the Dealer Development Manager and Sales Team to ensure all dealer brand standards and business requirements are understood and defined to ensure a strong start for teach new dealer partner

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Knowledge: what do they need to know (or learn quickly) to be successful?
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office – specifically Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel
    • Strong understanding of powersports industry
    • Understanding of the inner workings of a dealership (i.e. Knowledge of dealer business).
    • Social media platforms for marketing new dealer prospects
  • Skills: what skills does a person need to do this job? Computer skills? Accounting basics, etc.
    • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
    • Strong organization skills
    • Strong computer skills
    • Results driven with a high level of energy
  • Abilities: do they need to be able to diagnose problems? Ability to work with the public?
    • Ability to take direction
    • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively

RELATIONSHIPS

  • Internal:
    • Works with people across the organization, both in office and field staff
  • External
    • Dealers and Dealer prospects primarily; some interaction with vendors likely

AUTHORITY

  • Can act independently within the guidelines of the job description
  • Spending authority within Purchase Order policy guidelines
  • Does not have authority to hire/fire

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

  • High School diploma
  • Powersports dealership experience (preferred)

TRAINING

  • Triumph Academy

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

  • In office, sitting
  • Travel via car, plane (Must be able to travel 50%+ of the time within the assigned territory.)
  • Outside at times
  • Could potentially be required to lift up to 25 lbs