Business Development Manager, Partnerships Channel - Midwest Region

Business Development Manager, Partnerships Channel - Midwest Region

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Lending One is a direct private lender for real‑estate professionals headquartered in Boca Raton, FL, with offices in Charlotte, NC, and Great Neck, NY. The company was named to the Inc. 500 list of fastest‑growing private companies in America in 2019 and was recently recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in 2025 by Sun Sentinel.

Lending One specializes in business‑purpose mortgage loans for non‑owner‑occupied investment properties, offering fix/flip bridge loans and long‑term rental financing. We are not a broker or bank, but a fully funded lending partner that can close consistently. Lending One and its affiliates have raised over $6 billion in real‑estate capital.

Lending One is seeking a driven Business Development Manager to spearhead our partnership program from a major Midwest city. The role requires 2–3 years of successful sales experience, independence in prospecting & relationship building, and a willingness to travel for client meetings, partner visits and industry events. The position is full‑time and can be based in any of the following cities:
Indianapolis, IN;
Columbus, OH;
Kansas City, MO;
St. Louis, MO;
Louisville, KY; or Cincinnati, OH.

• Minimum 2–3 years of sales experience with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding goals.
• Reside in one of the specified Midwest cities and ready to start immediately.
• Strong passion for business development: prospecting new leads, nurturing relationships, and closing deals independently.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel frequently for client meetings, partner visits and industry events.
• Confidence and polish in public speaking, hosting and presenting at events and conferences.
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills to build and maintain strong partner connections.
• Self‑starter mentality with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced team environment.

• Serve as the primary salesperson for Lending One’s partnership program within the property‑management community, with opportunities to grow additional partnership channels.
• Require local, state and regional travel; typical frequency averages 30% of the time, increasing to 70% during conference season.
• Provide onsite support to the Vice President of Partnerships during major national industry events and conferences, ensuring a strong brand presence.
• Follow up on marketing‑generated leads, efficiently nurturing and converting inbound interest into valuable partnerships.
• Prospect, engage and build relationships with local and regional property‑management companies serving real‑estate investor clients using strong business‑development and lead‑generation skills.
• Act as the main point of contact for mid‑sized and smaller property‑management firms, ensuring high‑quality engagement and partnership management.

• Diverse and inclusive workplace with supportive and friendly team.
• Company awards, recognitions and community involvement opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, generous 401(k) match.
• 10 company‑paid holidays and paid time off.
• Regular company‑sponsored lunches, team‑building and social events, and company swag.
• Dedicated learning & development: comprehensive training, career paths, education reimbursement opportunities.
• Clear promotion paths from within the organization.

Lending One is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or marital status.

Entry level

Full‑time

Business Development and Sales