Strategic Partnerships Manager – Home Improvement

Lever, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GoodLeap is seeking a Business Development Manager to sign and onboard Home Improvement contractors, helping them access superior loan programs and drive growth. You will work with the Business Development team to ensure partner success and coordinate with outside sales for larger accounts.

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years selling to HI contractors, strong communication, and the ability to operate with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years selling to HI contractors or distributors.
• Experience selling to homeowners using financing to close deals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with all organizational levels.
• Ability to craft proposals and persuasive presentations that drive growth.
• Strong attention to detail and customer-focused mindset.
• Capable of independent work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify, qualify, and sign HI contractor partners; manage accounts under $2M/year with handoff to outside sales above that threshold.
• Source new partnerships via inbound leads, outbound calls and emails.
• Develop knowledge of GoodLeap products and align with customer needs.
• Collaborate with BD Directors to ensure partner success and provide data-driven guidance.
• Innovate on sales processes and pitches; contribute to program enhancements.
• Explain financial products and legal agreements clearly to partners.
• Engage with executive team to develop and enhance programs.

Skills

Sales to HI contractors

Finance-enabled sales

Verbal and written communication

Proposal and presentation skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Self-directed

Job description

GoodLeap is seeking a Business Development Manager to sign and onboard Home Improvement contractors, helping them access superior loan programs and drive growth. You will work with the Business Development team to ensure partner success and coordinate with outside sales for larger accounts.

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years selling to HI contractors, strong communication, and the ability to operate with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.