About the Role:

The Dealer Development Manager will represent Upgrade Inc (Auto Finance Division) and promote our indirect lending programs. They will develop, maintain, and grow business partnerships between Upgrade Inc. and our dealership partners. The Dealer Development Manager is also responsible for staying up-to-date on local market conditions and industry trends. In this role, you will work with internal partners to find solutions that better serve our customers, and build long lasting relationships with key decision makers to drive growth and continuous improvement. 

This position requires residency in the Portland, Oregon market.

What You’ll Do:

Dealer Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing dealer partners
• Act as a trusted advisor to dealership owners, GMs, and F&I managers
• Conduct regular in-person dealership visits based on a structured drive schedule
• Deliver consistent follow-up and service to ensure dealer satisfaction and loyalty

Dealer Acquisition & Activation

• Identify, onboard, and activate new dealer partners
• Drive dealer sign-ups and first deals (“activation”)
• Re-engage inactive dealers (e.g., no deals in 90 days) and return them to production
• Execute onboarding training to ensure dealers understand programs and systems

Production & Volume Growth

• Achieve monthly funding and application volume goals
• Increase contracts per active dealer and overall territory production
• Focus on growing volume in Tier 3–5 segments while maintaining quality
• Drive penetration targets (e.g., 3+ and 5+ deals per dealer per month)

Credit & Deal Structuring

• Partner closely with underwriting/credit teams to structure deals effectively
• Educate dealers on program guidelines, stips, and deal packaging
• Improve pull-through by coaching dealers on submitting clean, fundable deals

Portfolio Performance & Quality

• Monitor dealer portfolio performance (delinquency, charge-offs, profitability)
• Manage dealer mix to align with company risk appetite and profitability goals
• Shift focus toward preferred collateral and higher-performing dealers
• Ensure adherence to compliance, credit policies, and documentation standards

Training & Dealer Development

• Conduct ongoing product and process training with dealership staff
• Educate dealers on value-added products 
• Provide market insights and best practices to improve dealer success
• Position the company as a relationship-driven partner vs. transactional lender

Territory & Activity Management

• Maintain a disciplined weekly drive schedule maximizing in-person dealer time
• Track and manage activity through CRM (e.g., Salesforce)
• Analyze territory performance and adjust strategy based on data
• Participate in team calls, sales meetings, and performance reviews

What We Look For:

• 2+ years of experience in indirect auto finance, auto sales, or related field
• Strong understanding of credit tiers, loan structuring, and dealership operations
• Proven ability to build relationships and drive sales growth
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated with strong time management and territory planning skills
• Ability to travel locally (significant field time required)

What We Offer You: 

• Competitive salary and stock option plan
• 100% paid coverage of medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible PTO
• Competitive 401(k) and RRSP program
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Paid parental leave
• Health & wellness initiatives

Kyowa Kirin is a fast-growing global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines in four disease areas: bone and mineral; intractable hematologic; hematology oncology; and rare disease.  A Japan-based company, our goal is to make people smile by delivering breakthroughs where no adequate treatments currently exist, working from drug discovery to product development and commercialization. In North America, we are headquartered in Princeton, NJ, with offices in California, Massachusetts, and Ontario.

Ideal candidates would like near a major airport. 

Northwest –

• Coverage: WA, OR, ID, MT, WY, CO, UT, AK, part of CA
• Ideal locations to reside: San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Denver

Job Summary:

The Field Reimbursement Manager is a regionally field based position that provides reimbursement and access support for patients who have been prescribed a rare disease product.  Reporting to the Director, Patient Access Solutions, he/she will work closely with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and ancillary staff, as well as patients and caregivers of patients to prevent and address barriers to patient access and reimbursement. Also, this candidate will align with Kyowa Kirin’s Commercial and Patient Services Team(s), to ensure that the team is collaborating on behalf of patients, their care teams, and other therapy partners to ensure access to uninterrupted therapy and support throughout the patient treatment journey.

Essential Functions:

• Provide coordination of care to patients and their caregivers accessing a rare disease product by working with Healthcare Providers to ensure access
• In person meetings with patients, healthcare providers, and/or other office staff to discuss and educate on product specific coverage and reimbursement, alternative insurance and coverage options, and relevant information to aid in the continued access of a rare disease product.
• Assist with and provide information and education regarding general reimbursement and process related information and assistance to help HCPs obtain reimbursement for their patients
• Ensure that all patients and providers are well educated and informed throughout the treatment journey to ensure and maintain treatment schedule as prescribed by their provider
• Subject matter expert on relevant reimbursement topics related to rare disease therapy
• Billing, reimbursement, and procurement options expert
• Able to provide support to help troubleshoot billing and coverage hurdles with office staff
• Provide ongoing support and input to Kyowa Kirin’s Patient Services, Marketing, Market Access, Sales, Legal/Compliance, and Medical team partners as needed in order to provide on-going support
• Liaison with Kyowa Kirin’s Commercial team’s internal and external stakeholders 
• Attend meetings and represent Kyowa Kirin at industry conferences as needed
• Attendance at company sponsored and external customer meetings when requested
• Expertise in regionally based plan/policy as well as nationally and government funded plans
• Understanding of company based and external alternative co-pay and financial support programs, 501c3 and other advocacy groups

Job Requirements: 

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required

Experience

A minimum of 5+ years of experience in a Market Access and/or Patient Services role, with extensive prior knowledge in patient access and reimbursement required

Technical Skills

Proficient in MS Office Suite

Non-Technical Skills

• 3+ years informal leadership experience in biotech/pharmaceutical industry required, product launch experience a plus
• Rare Disease and Specialty products experience preferred
• Highly Patient Focused
• Exceptional enthusiasm with a drive to succeed
• Demonstrated track record of professional growth
• Ability to strategically think and tactically execute on patient and departmental objectives
• Ability to collaborate, educate and lead peers all while working cohesively within a team environment, both office and field based
• Ability to assist with providing information regarding complex reimbursement and processes to patients and their medical professionals
• Remain professional during interactions with all patients, families, and other medical professionals
• Excellent organizational, written, listening, and communication skills a must
• Excellent time management skills, both team and individually
• Ability to influence others without authority
• Understanding of specialty channel patient-level data
• Quick learner and ability to adapt to change  

Physical Demands:

Field based/Normal office environment with prolonged sitting and extensive computer work

Working Conditions:

Requires up to 80% domestic and international travel

KKNA and all of its employees have an obligation to act in accordance with the law and with integrity in all our operations and interactions

It is the policy of Kyowa Kirin North America, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, creed, color, pregnancy, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or affection preference or citizenship status or any other category protected by law.

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Annualized base salary ranges from $150,000 – $185,000 plus sales incentive; actual salaries will vary and may be above or below this range commensurate with various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, and merit. 

This position is eligible for a company car through the Company’s FLEET program.

Kyowa Kirin provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Basic and Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Health Savings Account, Business Travel Insurance, Employee Assistance Programs
• Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings 401k with company match and annual discretionary profit sharing
• Well-Being and Work-Life Programs Including Gympass, Nutrition Counseling, , Volunteer Time Off, Flexible Work Arrangements, Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, and TouchCare Insurance & Billing Support
• Generous Paid Time Off, Sick Time, & Paid Holidays
• Perks and Discounts with Tickets at Work and LifeMart
• Reward & Recognition Programs
• Career Development and Training 

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