Manager of Partnership Strategy

Who we are:

Guaranteed Rate Affinity is a joint venture between Guaranteed Rate, Inc. and Anywhere Integrated Services (NYSE: HOUS), which owns some of the most recognized and respected real estate brands in the industry. The innovative JV has funded more than $100 billion in loans since its inception. Guaranteed Rate Affinity originates and markets its mortgage lending services to Anywhere's real estate, brokerage, and relocation subsidiaries. Guaranteed Rate Affinity provides unmatched support to Anywhere brokers coast-to-coast, assuring their customers receive fast pre-approvals, appraisals, and loan closings, creating the ability for buyers to move quickly and confidently when purchasing homes in today's competitive market.

Salary Range: 65k to 75k

Only Candidates in the MST time zone will be considered

Overview

The Manager of Partnership Strategy supports the Guaranteed Rate Affinity/Coldwell Banker joint venture by executing field-level partnership activities that strengthen alignment between GRA leadership, loan officers, and Coldwell Banker agents. This role focuses on increasing agent engagement, supporting adoption of key partnership programs, and providing operational support that converts strategy into measurable outcomes.

The Manager of Partnership Strategy works closely with the Strategic Growth & Partnerships Manager (and broader Strategic Growth team) to support JV initiatives, events, data reviews, and communication loops that elevate field performance and reinforce the value of the partnership.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Strategic Growth Team leadership in executing field-based partnership activities that drive increased capture rate, referral flow, and LO integration within Coldwell Banker offices.
• Support the planning and delivery of events, workshops, and business reviews focused on agent adoption, LO engagement and growth
• Assist in training and equipping CBD and GRA leaders with partnership activation playbooks, tools and best practices
• Partner with Regional Presidents and CB Office Managers to identify challenges, surface opportunities, and support improved LO engagement and retention
• Act as a day-to-day liaison between GRA and Coldwell Banker office leadership to ensure alignment, transparency and consistency in communication.
• Maintain positive relationships with Coldwell Banker field marketing partners and GRA pod leaders to coordinate field communications and targeted actions.
• Own the full lifecycle of addendum requests, ensuring accuracy, consistency and timely processing
• Manage compensation plan requests, confirming alignment with policies, approvals and proper documentation
• Support the preparation of materials for leadership presentations, events and ETD (Experience the Different) sessions
• Attend ETD as assigned to support candidate engagement when regional leadership is unavailable

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in mortgage, real estate, sales support, partnerships or related fields
• Strong communication skills and comfort navigating multiple stakeholders
• Ability to manage details, deadlines and documentation with high accuracy
• Collaborative, proactive and skilled at building trust with field partners
• Data-driving mindset with the ability to interpret trends and surface insights

Key Competencies

-Relationship Building

-Strategic Thinking

-Project Management

-Communication & Facilitation

-Business Acumen in the Mortgage/Real Estate Industries

-Creativity & Innovation

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Guaranteed Rate Affinity is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages all applicants to apply regardless of age, race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or parental status, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy or other reason protected by law.