Dealer Relationship Manager

Dealer Relationship Manager - Delaware State Country: United States of America It Starts Here: Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry and is evolving from a high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization. Our people are at the heart of this journey and together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible. This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference. If you are interested in exploring the possibilities We Want to Talk to You! The Difference You Make As one of the nation’s top five auto finance providers, we partner with more than 14,000 dealerships nationwide to deliver competitive financing solutions for both prime and non-prime customers. Our mission is to help dealers grow their business while making vehicle ownership more accessible to customers. Position Summary This is an outside sales position that requires the associate to reside within the assigned sales territory of Delaware State meet business needs, effectively service clients, meet with prospects and attend in-person meetings and events. The Dealer Relationship Manager (DRM) is the front-line sales representative responsible for building and maintaining strong partnerships with franchised and independent auto dealerships in a defined territory. This individual will be accountable for driving loan originations, educating dealers on products, finance programs, underwriting policies, ensuring outstanding service and responsiveness. Establish, develop, and manage strong, trusted relationships with automotive dealerships within the territory. Grow loan originations and dealer engagement by promoting the company's auto finance programs including Santander. Auto Finance, OEM programs, small business, dealer commercial products, and digital services. Execute sales strategies and support key initiatives as directed by sales management. Identify market trends and competitive activities to identify growth opportunities. Provide ongoing education to dealerships on finance program guidelines, underwriting policies, digital tools, and other platforms. Maintain contact with dealership personnel through dealer visits to understand business needs, maximize engagement in the company’s offerings, and ensure overall satisfaction. Perform routine account management tasks and proper contact management to ensure accurate record keeping. Partner closely with Credit and Funding teams to deliver superior service and resolve dealer issues quickly. Coordinate meetings between Dealer Principals and dealer commercial services partners (Floor Plan). Communicate dealer performance KPIs with dealership owners and general management staff. Provide support to internal partners such as dealer collections, dealer performance, risk, pricing, legal, to resolve outstanding business matters. Represent the company at dealer events, trade shows, and industry meetings. Ensure compliance with all regulatory and company policies in dealer interactions. What You Bring Education Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing or equivalent work experience - Required. Professional Experience 5+ years of sales experience in auto finance, client relations, account management, relationship management. or automotive retail sales management - Required. Skills Proven ability to build strong business relationships and deliver results in a goal-oriented environment. Ability to travel daily within assigned territory up to 100% of the time. Experience in Microsoft Office products. Strong understanding of dealership operations and auto finance products. Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Self-starter with strong organizational and territory management abilities. Effective problem-solving and time management skills. Certifications: No Certifications listed for this job. It Would Be Nice For You To Have Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education. Work Authorization & Sponsorship Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring employer sponsorship to commence employment. What Else You Need To Know The base pay range for this position is posted below and represents the annualized salary range. For hourly positions (non-exempt), the annual range is based on a 40-hour work week. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications and location. Base Pay Range: Minimum: $76,875.00 USD Maximum: $127,500.00 USD We Value Your Impact Your contribution matters and it’s recognized. You can expect a fair and competitive rewards package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. We know rewards go beyond numbers. Offering more than just a paycheck our benefits are designed to support you, your family and your well-being, now and into the future. Santander Benefits - 2026 Santander OnGoing/NH eGuide (foleon.com) Risk Culture We embrace a strong risk culture and all of our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management. EEO Statement At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce. We actively encourage everyone to apply. Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Working Conditions Frequent minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing and walking is required for this role. Depending on location, occasional moving and lifting light equipment and/or furniture may be required. Employer Rights This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate your employment at any time for any reason. If you require any assistance or accommodation due to a disability or any other reason, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io to discuss your needs. The Santander Effect Our work touches 140 million lives every day. How? By always innovating, sharing our experiences, questioning how we do things and adapting to new challenges. As we keep reinventing ourselves for the digital age, you’ll find that with us, even your smallest action will have a massive impact. That’s the Santander Effect. #J-18808-Ljbffr