Business and Community Partnerships Manager
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota · St Paul, MN · 2 mo ago
HybridBusiness DevelopmentFull-time
Sales and Partnership Development
- Identify, develop, and secure new partnerships with employers and community organizations
- Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing partners
- Develop and manage a pipeline of opportunities through outreach, networking, and referrals
- Represent the organization at events and meetings to promote services and generate leads
Presentation and Financial Education
- Deliver clear, engaging presentations to diverse audiences (in-person and virtual)
- Communicate financial wellness concepts in an accessible and compelling manner
- Facilitate workshops using effective presentation techniques and technology
Collaboration and Strategy
- Partner with internal teams to support onboarding, implementation, and service delivery
- Share insights from partners to inform program improvements and strategy
- Contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented work environment
Performance and Innovation
- Maintain and track activities and outcomes using CRM tools and data
- Apply creative approaches to outreach, presentations, and partnership growth
- Refine strategies based on data, trends, and feedback
Job Requirements
- Proven experience in sales, preferably in financial services, insurance, employee benefits, or related sectors
- Strong understanding of financial choice products and the ability to communicate their value effectively
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage a full sales cycle from lead generation to contract closure
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Proficiency in CRM software and sales tracking tools
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and time management skills
- Travel required (approximately 60–70%)
- Opportunity to contribute to revenue growth and program expansion
- Commitment to supporting a mission-driven, equitable, and inclusive organization