Head of Business Development

SupportFinity™; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Lemonade is seeking a Head of Business Development to lead revenue growth through partnerships across its car, pet, renters, and home insurance lines. You will shape multi-year growth strategy, mentor BD managers, and collaborate with leadership to establish Lemonade as the partner of choice.

The role emphasizes AI-driven insights and scalable channels in a fast-paced, office-based environment. You will manage complex negotiations, drive measurable results, and work with VP/C-level leaders to

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in business development, strategic partnerships, and go-to-market.
• 2-3+ years of experience managing and mentoring high-performing teams.
• Proven ability to deliver tangible, quantifiable growth targets.
• Expert ability to manage complex, multi-faceted partnership negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small but mighty team of BD managers, empowering them to identify, acquire, and launch new strategic distribution partners.
• Develop emerging growth channels, such as embedded partnerships in retail, software, finance, and employer benefits.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to evolve partnerships strategy and secure market leadership.
• Cultivate and manage strategic relationships with key brands and potential partners.
• Drive revenue growth by overseeing the sales pipeline, budget, and cross-functional support.
• Define and track KPIs for the partnerships channel using a data-driven approach.

Skills

Business development

Strategic partnerships

Go-to-market

Team leadership

Education

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

What You’re Applying For

We’re searching for an outstanding Head of Business Development to lead efforts to drive revenue growth through Lemonade’s partnerships channel by acquiring new distribution partners across all of our main product lines (Car, Pet, Renters, and Home Insurance).

This role is critical to scaling one of Lemonade’s most ambitious growth channels and establishing us as the clear partner-of-choice in the insurance industry. You will work closely with our Head of Partnerships and other leadership stakeholders to define and execute our multi-year growth strategy. If you’re a seasoned business development and partnerships leader with a proven track record of signing impactful deals, building new growth channels, and leading go-to-market, we’d love for you to join our team.

We believe three things matter for every role at Lemonade: drive to push through challenges, efficiency that keeps standards high while moving fast, and adaptability that lets you pivot with data and AI insights. These aren't buzzwords, they're how we actually work.

Our AI-first approach isn't just a tagline either. We're building the future of insurance with AI at the center, and we need people who are genuinely excited to learn and grow alongside these tools.

We believe two things matter for every leadership role at Lemonade: leadership that sets the bar for excellence, builds high performing teams, and holds them accountable, and strategy that thinks several years ahead and turns ambitious plans into reality. These aren't buzzwords, they're how we actually work.

In this role you'll

• Lead and mentor a small but mighty team of BD managers, empowering them to identify, acquire, and launch new strategic distribution partners
• Develop emerging growth channels, such as embedded partnerships in retail, software, finance, and employer benefits, turning nascent ideas into sustainable revenue streams
• Collaborate with the Head of Partnerships, Director of Partner Management, and cross-functional leaders (Product, Engineering, Data) to evolve our partnerships strategy, develop competitive differentiators, and secure our position as a market leader
• Cultivate and foster deep, strategic relationships with important brands and potential partners, representing Lemonade’s vision at key industry tradeshows and conferences
• Drive significant, measurable revenue growth by managing your team’s sales pipeline, budget, resource allocation, and ensuring seamless cross-functional support
• Define and obsessively track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the partnerships channel, using a data-driven approach to measure the success of initiatives and guide future investment

What you’ll need

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in business development, strategic partnerships, and go-to-market, ideally within Insurance or Fintech space
• 2-3+ years of experience managing and mentoring high-performing, efficient teams, with a proven ability to foster a strong team culture and high morale
• A strong track record of delivering tangible, quantifiable results and consistently achieving ambitious growth targets
• Expert ability to manage complex, multi-faced partnership negotiations and lead initiatives from initial conception through to full delivery
• Comfortable working with and influencing senior leaders (VP and C-level) both internally and externally
• MBA or Advanced Degree, a plus
• Ready to work in an office environment most days a week
• Enthusiasm about learning and adapting to the exciting world of AI – a commitment to exploring this field is a fundamental part of our culture

*Please note that we are unable to sponsor applicants for work visas

Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants from these states; Colorado, California, Montana, Hawaii, New Mexico and Puerto Rico.

Lemonade's US base salary range for this full-time position is $200,000 - $225,000 plus equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Speak to your recruiter to hear more about the specific salary range for your preferred location.

Things to know…

Lemonade is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. We never discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you require reasonable accommodations due to religious beliefs, pregnancy, or disabilities, let us know at any time.

About the company

Lemonade

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