Ministry Sales & Relationship Manager (Hybrid)

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health premiums

HSA

403b retirement plan

Paid time off

11 holidays

Job summary

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is seeking a Sales & Business Relationship Associate (Ministry) to support ministry growth by guiding congregations through financial solutions and building durable relationships across a portfolio of smaller congregations.

Based in Chicago with hybrid work, you will drive adoption of loans, deposits and investments, collaborate with senior relationship managers, and contribute to outreach and pipeline development while advancing ministry

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of experience in sales, congregations and ministry support, financial services, or customer relationship roles.
• Foundational understanding of loans, deposits, and investment solutions, with willingness to grow technical knowledge.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills across diverse congregation and ministry environments.
• Ability to engage ministry partners with cultural awareness, tact, and diplomacy, including navigating diverse congregation traditions and governance structures.

Responsibilities

• Actively drive sales by guiding congregations and ministries through tailored loan, deposit, credit card, and investment solutions.
• Clearly communicate product benefits and provide ministry-focused support to increase adoption and generate new business opportunities.
• Manage a portfolio of congregations and ministry organizations supporting growth opportunities through proactive relationship management.
• Contribute to outreach and pipeline-building strategies by identifying congregations and ministry needs, documenting opportunities, and coordinating follow-up activities.
• Participate in congregation visits, conferences, and ministry events as a visible representative of the organization.
• Provide administrative, analytical, and relationship support to senior team members, contributing to pipeline development and relationship stewardship.

Skills

Sales experience

CRM systems

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Portfolio management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/Finance

Tools

CRM software (e.g., Salesforce)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is seeking a Sales & Business Relationship Associate (Ministry) to support ministry growth by guiding congregations through financial solutions and building durable relationships across a portfolio of smaller congregations.

Based in Chicago with hybrid work, you will drive adoption of loans, deposits and investments, collaborate with senior relationship managers, and contribute to outreach and pipeline development while advancing ministry