Strategic Partnerships Manager
RentSpree
About RentSpree
RentSpree, the USA's leading home rental software, is among the fastest-growing property tech startups. Our award-winning software connects renters and landlords, revolutionizing the residential rental industry. With six years of annual growth, we've forged partnerships with 300+ top real estate companies, delivering high-quality data-driven insights and products.
RentSpree is a place where you will grow alongside the company while collaborating within your team to have a meaningful impact on RentSpree’s future.
Position Overview
The Strategic Partnerships Manager will lead our expansion efforts within the MLS vertical while driving significant signup growth through strategic partnership management. This results-oriented position focuses on achieving and exceeding signup targets through proactive partner engagement, creative marketing initiatives, and relentless execution.
Key Responsibilities
Signup Growth & Performance
- Drive partner signup goals through strategic planning, creative marketing, and consistent execution
- Develop and implement targeted campaigns to accelerate user adoption across MLS partnerships
- Set aggressive growth targets and create actionable plans to achieve measurable results
- Track, analyze, and report on key performance metrics with a focus on signup conversion
- Identify and remove barriers to adoption within partner organizations
MLS Partnership Management
- Manage relationships with MLS partners, serving as their primary advocate within RentSpree
- Establish and maintain close working relationships with key decision-makers at MLS organizations
- Conduct regular business reviews focused on signup performance and growth opportunities
- Deeply understand the unique challenges and opportunities within the MLS ecosystem
- Potential to expand portfolio into PropTech partnerships based on performance
Strategic Initiatives
- Create, influence, and drive meaningful initiatives to exceed signup targets
- Work cross-functionally with internal teams to develop effective marketing strategies
- Identify and implement processes to streamline operations and improve efficiency
- Demonstrate a strong bias for action and ability to execute quickly on growth opportunities
- Leverage data and market insights to inform strategic decisions
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- Proven track record of driving growth metrics and meeting/exceeding targets
- Experience in partnership management, preferably with MLS organizations or in real estate technology
- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive adoption
- Goal-oriented with exceptional drive and determination to achieve results
- Self-starter who takes initiative and pushes projects forward independently
- Ability to work under pressure and thrive in a high-performance environment
- Strong negotiation and persuasion skills
- Excellent presentation and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strategic thinking with ability to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities
- Organized and detail-oriented, with capability to manage multiple competing priorities
Location
- This role is based in Seattle (hybrid, 2x/week in-office). US remote can be considered depending upon experience. Relocation is available.
Benefits
- Compensation: $120-135k base + performance-based bonus
- Stock options
- Learning & development opportunities
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA)
- Retirement with company match
- Flexible vacation policy
- Free weekly lunch
- Business expense allowance
- Parental leave + fertility support
RentSpree is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. RentSpree makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.