Mission-Driven Relationship & Growth Manager (Hybrid)

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid health premiums

Health and dependent care FSAs

HSA with employer contribution

Life insurance

403b retirement plan contributions

PTO with 11 paid holidays

Job summary

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is seeking a Sales and Business Relationship Manager based in Chicago. The role focuses on fostering trust-based connections with ministry leaders to grow loans and investments, while expanding visibility and partnerships within regional networks.

The position is full-time, exempt, and hybrid in Chicago, requiring weekly in-office presence. Candidates must reside in the U.S.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years in sales, relationship management, ministry financial services, or commercial lending.
• Solid understanding of ministry financial needs, lending processes, investment offerings, and credit fundamentals. Structure and polity of ELCA.
• Experience representing an organization at regional or community events.
• Ability to build and sustain long-term relationships with pastors, congregation boards, and ministry leaders.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and consultative selling skills.
• Effective portfolio management skills and familiarity with CRM tools. (Salesforce); MS Office suite

Responsibilities

• Assess ministry financial needs and align them with loans, investments, and other financial solutions.
• Build and manage regional portfolios with identified high-potential opportunities.
• Advance mission-aligned growth initiatives through effective portfolio oversight.
• Steward and cultivate long-term investor engagement and loyalty.
• Serve as the primary representative in regional ministry networks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Relationship management

Sales

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Portfolio management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Sales

Certifications: CNP / Series 63 / Sales Certification

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office

Job description

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is seeking a Sales and Business Relationship Manager based in Chicago. The role focuses on fostering trust-based connections with ministry leaders to grow loans and investments, while expanding visibility and partnerships within regional networks.

The position is full-time, exempt, and hybrid in Chicago, requiring weekly in-office presence. Candidates must reside in the U.S.