Partner Account Manager - Illinois

About the role Our Partnership Program is a key initiative for the company. The Partner Account Manager’s primary duty is to engage, build and develop Human Interest’s key accounts and growth opportunities. We’re looking for a forward-thinking, meticulously organized, and self-motivated sales professional who can thrive in a fast-paced environment. You’ll accelerate our partner relationships to help us exponentially reach more small and medium businesses across the United States, which is essential to our growth. This role requires someone who is proactive, creative, and can exercise their own discretion and judgment to create their own solutions when needed. What you get to do every day Develop, build, and amplify referral relationships with tech partners, human capital management partners, benefit brokers, CPA’s and financial advisors in the SMB space Create and build strategic referral networks and partnerships focused on lead generation and new partnership opportunities Proactively identify and resolve emerging issues and offer solutions by working cross-functionally with Sales, Product, Marketing, Legal and Finance Collaborate with Partner Marketing to innovate and execute unique initiatives to promote partner sales (e.g, educational events, email, webinars, etc.) Work with partners to establish business goals and performance metrics (e.g, depth of sales pipeline and revenue generation) to develop and execute effective go-to-market strategies and demand-generation activities What you bring to the role 2+ years of experience building, developing, and maintaining relationships with tech and human capital management (HCM) partners, benefit brokers, CPA’s and financial advisors in the SMB space (including territory sales and business development) Successful - Proven track record of success in a quota driven sales environment Passionate - You are a highly motivated individual contributor and relationship builder that can operate independently Dynamic - You can thrive in a fast-paced, and ever-changing environment Resilient— You bounce back from setbacks quickly, are resourceful, and find creative ways to get things done. Solutions-oriented - Willingness to get your hands dirty while managing and solving operational partnership issues Extraordinary communication and interpersonal skills — people trust you and sense that you are advocating for something you believe. Tech-savvy - familiarity using Salesforce to manage sales cycles is preferred Growth mindset- You can embrace feedback and hold yourself accountable. Coachable- Ability to absorb information, training, and guidance and successfully implement and execute Travel - Ability to be in the field 3 days/week Compensation At Human Interest, we consider a number of factors to determine the appropriate pay range for each position, including the cost of labor in different markets across the U.S. The total On Target Earnings (OTE) for the role described in this job posting is $130,000 - $140,000 which includes a base salary of $70,000, and a variable target compensation of $70,000. The specific pay rate offered is based on the candidate’s relevant skills and experience. Base pay is just one component of our Total Rewards package, which also includes a comprehensive suite of physical, financial, and mental wellness benefits. Additionally, employees receive stock option grants, enhancing long-term financial growth and investment in our company’s success. Benefits A great 401(k) plan: Our own! Our 401(k) includes a dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 4% of compensation (immediately vested) and $0 plan fees Top-of-the-line health plans, as well as dental and vision insurance Competitive time off and parental leave Addition Wealth: Unlimited access to digital tools, financial professionals, and a knowledge center to help you understand your equity and support your financial wellness Lyra: Enhanced Mental Health Support for Employees and dependents Carrot: Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits Candidly: Student loan resource to help you and your family plan, borrow, and repay student debt Monthly work-from-home stipend; quarterly lifestyle stipend Engaging team-building experiences, ranging from virtual social events to team offsites, promoting collaboration and camaraderie. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Human Interest is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran or military status, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to making every stage of our application process fully accessible to all individuals. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the process, please let us know at View email address on click.appcast.io. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We comply with CCPA guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr TryApplyNow