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 Why you will love working at Human Interest Human Interest is tackling one of our country's biggest challenges - closing the retirement gap. You'll be instrumental in architecting and scaling solutions that bring financial security to employees at small and medium-sized businesses nationwide. We've made significant progress, but there is still growth ahead, offering you a unique opportunity to solve complex problems, drive innovation, and advance your career alongside a dedicated, mission-driven team. We value hard work and recognize that our team's contributions are key to our continued success. Join Human Interest and make a lasting impact by shaping the future of retirement. Our operating principles define how we work together as a team. They reflect Human Interest's unique view on what's important and what's right. Documenting this core aspect of our culture helps employees make good decisions on their own. It also helps candidates considering career opportunities critically evaluate whether they will thrive at Human Interest. Customer obsession : We're all about creating amazing experiences for our customers. We put their needs first and go the extra mile to make them smile. Long-Term Orientation : We're not just playing for today; we're building a legacy. We think big, plan strategically, and invest in our future. Autonomous and Accountable Teams : We trust our team members to take ownership and make smart decisions. We empower you to be your best