Group 1001 is a long-standing, nimble and technology-driven financial services enterprise with a mission to empower its customers, employees, and communities by making innovative products accessible to everyone. We strive to demystify
how insurance and annuity products are purchased today by leveraging technology to provide intuitive financial solutions for all Americans. As part of our mission, we invest in strategic partnerships to connect with and transform communities through sports and education.

Through our insurtech subsidiary, Gainbridge, we strive to offer products on the platform that are simple, intuitive, and backed by smart technology with no complexity or hidden fees. Gainbridge empowers consumers to take control of their financial future with solutions that are accessible to everyone no matter their budget or financial knowledge.

Group1001, and its affiliated companies, is strongly committed to providing a supportive work environment where employee differences are valued. Diversity is an essential ingredient in making Group 1001 a welcoming place to work and is fundamental in building a high-performance team. Diversity embodies all the differences that make us unique individuals. All employees share the responsibility for maintaining a workplace culture of dignity, respect, understanding and appreciation of individual and group differences.

Position Summary

Core to our strategy is to develop a world class technology platform to empower our customers, both consumers and businesses, with transparent, cost-effective and financially prudent savings and retirement solutions. The Business Development Manager will report into the Chief Strategy Officer, Life & Annuity, and support various internal and external-facing initiatives, spanning sales, marketing, strategic planning and product development. Group 1001 is looking for a self-motivated, all-around athlete who is eager to learn about new businesses, technologies, and markets and possesses the business judgement and commercial acumen to vet opportunities and help drive them forward to completion.

What You’ll Do

• Relationship Management: Take ownership of various fintech partners including identifying and developing potential commercial opportunities, gathering operational and technical requirements, and coordinating across stakeholders to secure internal buy-in and deliver on the proposed deal.
• Product Launch: Oversee deadlines working closely with the actuarial, technology, operations and legal teams to follow up on deliverables and hold parties accountable to established timelines.
• Strategy Development: Assist in the development of our go-to-market strategies by gathering market data and intelligence, performing competitive analyses, and developing effective proposals and presentation materials.
• Contracting Process: Work with our Legal team as required to shepherd both inbound and outbound opportunities through the contracting process, including negotiation and execution.
• Marketing Campaigns: Help in the planning and execution of marketing initiatives to align our marketing assets and sponsorships to our core strategy in both the B2C and B2B parts of our business.

What We’re Looking For

In addition to a stellar proven track record in the business development arena, we’re searching for the following attributes:

• 5 years’ experience in sales, partnerships and/or strategic business development roles; strategic consulting and investment banking backgrounds preferred but not required
• Interest in and experience with the insurance industry is a plus
• Self-starter mentality with ability to prioritize, manage, and deliver on multiple projects simultaneously; highly motivated and able to work against aggressive schedules.
• Comfort with the unknown. We’re building a world-class platform but have to manage the expectations of both internal and external stakeholders. Our product roadmap is also constantly changing to reflect changing strategy and the competing needs of our customers.
• Familiarity and ease with the fintech ecosystem, B2B and B2C technology applications and how technology platforms serve customer businesses.
• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• Confidence in serving as the face of Group 1001 for prospective customers and partners who may comprise C-suite executives and entrepreneurs.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work cross-functionally to deliver on the customer’s needs.
• Superior communication skills (interpersonal, verbal, email, and presentation)
• Positive attitude, team player, adaptable, resourceful, and self-starter who is able to work independently. 

What We Offer

💰 Competitive base salary of $90-$157k, depending on experience

✨ 401k match plus the usual medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

🏝Generous vacation policy

💚 A challenging and fulfilling opportunity to join one of the most innovative teams in fintech industry and help transform how insurance and annuity products are distributed today