THE OPPORTUNITY:
Take Charge America (TCA) is looking for a driven and ambitious Business Development Manager who can develop and maintain partnerships to generate client referrals for financial counseling and education. The Business Development Manager plays a vital role in driving growth and generating new business referrals for the company. They are responsible for identifying and pursuing avenues for potential leads to build business, establishing and nurturing relationships, and creating strategic partnerships to expand the organization's client base.
The Business Development Manager will also be responsible for overseeing activities related to non-Debt Management Programs including HUD/Bankruptcy/Student Loan Counseling and grant management.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills. If you enjoy making connections, contributing to the heartbeat of the business, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.
The Role:
- Establishes new partnerships with entities able to refer clients to TCA
- Maintains existing partnerships and business relationships for TCA
- Represents TCA at business events and fairs
- Provides educational programs when required
- Assists with establishing contacts and identifying sources for grants and awards
- Researches markets and organizations to determine key benefits of our services to the organization’s members and/or employees
- Responsible for Systems Planning and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) within the business development sphere of influence at TCA – includes Quality Policy, Quality Objectives standards of performance and providing the supporting structure for TCA’s quality achievements.
- Oversight and training of specialized counselors
- Grant writing and management
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements/Characteristics:
- Attendance: Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance in office
- Regular Hours: Must be regularly available and willing to work at least 8 hours per day, five days per week, or such other hours per day or hours per week as we determine are necessary or desirable to meet our business needs
- Overtime: Must be available and willing to work such overtime per week as we determine is necessary or desirable to meet our business needs
- Weekend and Holiday: Must be available and willing to work such weekends and holidays as we determine are necessary or desirable to meet our business needs
- On-site Requirement: Must perform duties onsite, when not performing those job duties which are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (such as meetings, deliveries to designated destinations, or presenting)
- Keyboarding skills and computer proficiency with software knowledge to include MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Internet and PowerPoint required
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Familiar with the non-profit and service systems, available grants and funding opportunities, and existing cooperative agreements and partnerships
- Familiar with the housing/lending industries and able to connect with leaders
- Must provide a strong work ethic and be a team player
- Must be a confident and articulate public speaker who can interact with a wide variety of audiences in a number of settings
- Conduct that supports the company’s ethics, core values, and compliance programs
- Valid AZ driver’s license and current vehicle insurance required
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Finance, or a close related field required.
- Three years of experience in sales or development required.
- Three years of experience in business preferred with operational emphasis.
- HUD counselor experience preferred but not required.
WHY JOIN THE TAKE CHARGE AMERICA TEAM?
- Benefits start the 1st of the month following 30 days of hire
- Competitive health benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability insurance
- Health Savings Account with $480 annual company contribution
- Employee Wellness Program with discounts, prizes, wellness challenges monthly gym discounts
- 401k with employer match
- 13 PTO days per year to start
- 9 paid holidays & one floating holiday
Casual dress code: Jeans and sneakers welcome!
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WHO WE ARE:
Take Charge America (TCA) is a nonprofit financial education and credit-counseling agency located in Phoenix, Arizona. We have helped nearly 2 million people nationwide transform their financial futures with one-on-one guidance to pay off debts, regain financial independence and save for the future.
As a nonprofit agency, our mission is rooted in providing free financial education. We offer counseling, resources and knowledge to improve financial wellbeing at the individual, household and community levels.
Since 1987, we have helped our clients manage and repay more than $6 billion in personal debts – and we have offered much-needed guidance to millions more through our public outreach and education.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills. If you enjoy making connections, contributing to the heartbeat of the business, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
Experience:
- Business development: 3 years (Required)
- Sales & Operations: 3 years (Preferred)
Language:
Ability to Relocate:
- Phoenix, AZ 85027: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person