Position Overview:
Benchmark is founded on positive relationships and the Partner Relationship Manager is imperative in establishing and maintaining those relationships with external business partners. The Partner Relationship Manager will be responsible for building new relationships with external partners and maintaining those relationships after the loan process.
Ideal candidates for this position have a proven ability to develop and maintain relationships, thrive in a high call-volume outreach role, and are familiar with the real estate industry.
Essential Functions of the Role:
- Call qualified partner prospects provided by the Branch Manager.
- Develop and maintain relationships with potential business partners to expand the customer pipeline in underutilized markets/programs.
- Assist Branch Manager with tailored partnership proposals and deal-closing strategies.
- Plan, schedule, and execute promotional events for the branch and individual Loan Officers to promote business visibility and capture possible referrals.
- Create marketing materials in coordination with corporate compliance and media teams for external events.
- Maintain strong partner relationships via mailings, phone calls, and social media/online accounts.
- Follow up on special requests for partners and provide timely responses.
- Other duties as assigned.
Classification: Non-Exempt
Essential Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to thrive in high call-volume outreach role
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships
- Knowledge of real estate industry a plus
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven organizational skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to work across organizational boundaries
- Experience with MS Office Suite
Experience Requirements:
- Minimum two years of sales or business development experience required.
- Prior mortgage, title company or real estate experience preferred.
Education / Licensing Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required. Some college preferred.
Working Conditions:
- Fast-paced environment.
- Requires normal vision (corrected) both close and distant.
- Requires normal hearing levels (corrected).
- Requires working at a desk to use a phone and computer for extended periods of time.
- Requires sitting, bending.
- Works effectively with frequent interruptions.
- Lifting requirements of 10 lbs. occasionally.
- Minimal travel <5%.
In addition to a great culture and competitive pay, full-time employees are also eligible for:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short-term and Long-term disability
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) Plans and Company match
- Company-provided insurance
- 8 paid holidays
- AND MORE!
