Business

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Remote (Based in the U.S.)

Business Development Lead (Credit Cards)

This job exists to help manage NerdWallet SMB’s Credit Card partnerships. This role will own the day-to-day management of NerdWallet’s Credit Card partnerships and become a trusted, consultative resource to our partners. They will be responsible for executing NerdWallet’s strategy and propelling partnership growth using both quantitative and qualitative insights to identify and pitch existing partners on opportunities to drive revenue growth for the SMB Credit Cards vertical. They will also prospect and launch new partnerships that fit into NerdWallet’s long term goals.
In this role, you will fully own all Credit Card partnerships including internal operations and external partner management.  You understand the drivers of the business, and proactively identify opportunities to drive incremental value and grow the business. You will analyze on site performance and lead monthly internal and external business reviews to share opportunities to drive conversion and revenue generation. You will be responsible for identifying and executing on creative growth opportunities and strategies to drive growth from current partners, and you will serve as the liaison between NerdWallet’s product, QA, content and engineering teams to execute on. 

Where you can make an impact: 

  • Cultivate and grow NerdWallet’s relationships with existing Credit Card partners to meet revenue and performance targets across multiple high-impact partnerships.
  • Identify and pitch existing partners on creative growth opportunities to increase partnership value on both sides, ultimately driving increased revenue.
  • Lead monthly performance reviews with partners and internal NerdWallet leadership to understand and communicate key performance drivers within each funnel, including areas that can help drive improved conversion to unlock incremental revenue across our partnerships.
  • Collaborate with content teams to optimize existing Credit Card placements and propose creative new opportunities for growth.
  • Serve as the liaison between NerdWallet’s Content team, Quality Assurance, Product team and Credit Card partners to ensure optimal user experience and product positioning of products on the NerdWallet site.
  • Pitch and negotiate new pricing structures with partners to drive incremental revenue for NerdWallet SMB’s credit card business.

Your experience:

We recognize not everyone will meet all of the criteria. If you meet most of the criteria below and you’re excited about the opportunity and willing to learn, we’d love to hear from you
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 4-5+ years of experience in partner management, affiliate marketing or partner marketing role at a similar sized company, or a relevant start-up
  • Advanced time management and organizational skills
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent written, oral communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for a variety of audiences
  • Ability to work well under pressure

Where:

  • This is a remote position and a person can be located anywhere in Canada role will be remote (based in the U.S.).
  • We believe great work can be done anywhere. No matter where you are based, NerdWallet offers benefits and perks to support the physical, financial, and emotional well being of you and your family.

What we offer:

Work Hard, Stay Balanced (Life’s a series of balancing acts, eh?)
  • Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents
  • Rejuvenation Policy – Flexible Time Off + 13 holidays + 4 Mental Health Days Off
  • New Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care
  • Mental health support through Headspace
  • Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through Northstar 
  • Paid sabbatical for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge and pursue their interests
  • Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution
  • Weekly Virtual Bootcamp, Yoga, and Mindfulness Meditation sessions
  • Monthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend
Have Some Fun! (Nerds are fun, too)
  • Nerd-led group initiatives – Intramural Sports, Employee Resource Groups for Parents, Diversity and Inclusion, Women, LGBTQIA, and other communities
  • Hackathons, Happy Hours, and team events across all teams and departments
  • Company-wide events like Little Nerds Day (aka bring your kids to work day, even if you're remote!) and our annual Charity Auction 
Lifestyle (Be your best self - we’ll take care of the details)
  • Our Nerds love to make an impact by paying it forward – Donate to your favorite causes with a company match
  • Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy 
  • Anniversary recognition program – choose from different items and experiences
  • Commuting stipend 
Plan for your future (And when you retire on your island, remember the little people)
  • 401K with company match
  • Annual Enrichment Stipend for learning and development
  • Be the first to test and benefit from our new financial products and tools
  • Access to Rocket Lawyer for online legal support and resources 
If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.
NerdWallet is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, so all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. 
NerdWallet participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify program for all US locations. For more information, please see:
  1. E-Verify Participation Poster (English+Spanish/Español)
  2. Right to Work Poster (English) / (Spanish/Español)
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Base pay offered may vary within the posted range based on several factors, including but not limited to education, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
The pay range for this role is $105,000$198,000 USD

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