Partnerships & Business Development Analyst

About the Company 

Framework is a social enterprise with a tech-enabled platform founded on a simple idea: every homebuyer should have access to unbiased information about the mortgage process and feel knowledgeable about the responsibilities of owning a home throughout their homeownership journey. We are proudly pro-homeownership and believe it’s a uniquely accessible and powerful way for people to plant and grow seeds of generational wealth. We make it easier for people to do this by providing the tools we believe will lead people into homes that improve their quality of life, give them the space to grow into their future, and gain value over time. We’re dedicated to helping our customers make decisions with confidence, build wealth in their homes, and protect their investment for generations to come. 

As we leverage the power of technology to strengthen communities one homeowner at a time, the individual contributions of our small and tight-knit team play a vital, daily role in shaping our products and services. Creative thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving are at the core of the Framework culture, and we’re seeking eager team members with drive and innovation to add to the mix.  

About the Team  

Framework’s Partnerships & Business Development Team (PAR) is responsible for developing and executing the organization’s go-to-market strategies. The team is also responsible for managing strategic partner relationships to ensure the company's scale and long-term revenue growth. The team is highly motivated, creative, and collaborative, eager to drive the next phase of Framework's future.

About the Role  

As the Partnerships and Business Development Analyst, you will play a vital part in gathering and analyzing data, generating insightful reports, and providing actionable recommendations to our Partnerships and Business Development team. You will have an analytical approach to providing data-driven recommendations for the organization, which will enable us to make informed decisions that align with our strategic goals and maximize revenue opportunities. Additionally, you will work to support day-to-day partnership operations and provide general support to the team. The ideal candidate will be someone who is methodical and also comfortable working collaboratively and speaking with external stakeholders.

What You’ll Do  

• Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to market conditions and industry trends and provide insights to the Partnerships and Business Development team to help refine business strategies
• Support the business development process and needs of the company, including research, analysis, and outreach to potential partners
• Support partnership strategy by collecting and analyzing data regarding partner activity and engagement
• Lead the partner’s administrative needs of the learning management system (LMS), and related partner reporting needs
• In coordination with leadership, collaborate on product and technology teams to inform product improvement and development
• Assist with incoming partner inquiries and provide timely and appropriate support or route the communication to the appropriate team member

Requirements

What You’ll Bring  

• An eagerness to use technology to develop and contribute to process improvement

• Passion and adaptability to learning new technologies
• Ability to act with empathy, tact, and diplomacy under all circumstances
• A passion for engaging with diverse groups of people and an ability to adapt your communication style accordingly.
• Good analytical and creative thinking skills paired with a problem-solving mindset
• Ability to adapt to a changing and growing dynamic team
• Ability to work well in a team environment, with team members in remote locations

Preferred Qualifications and Experience 

• Experience in supporting business development or partnerships efforts, including knowledge of leveraging CRM and sales automation tool preferred
• 1+ years' experience in similar organization, position, or field preferred
• Strong organization and project management skills required
• Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills required

Job Classification 

This is a part-time, fully remote, and non-exempt position. This position reports to the Senior Associate of Partnerships and Business Development.

Hourly Range

$19.00 to $22.00, with a weekly total of 20 to 25 hours.

The current range is set based on nationwide US averages, taking into account position types, related fields, and job titles. Before making an offer, we conduct a comprehensive assessment, which also factors in the candidate's location.

Work Environment and Physical Demands 

This job requires the routine use of a personal laptop to conduct business activities. It requires the ability to speak and hear in person, over the phone, and in settings where there are groups of people. Occasional travel is optional, including overnight travel for up to four days at a time and travel via airplane.

Benefits

What We’ll Offer You / Benefits of Working for Framework 

The Framework team is a group of thoughtful, creative, and caring human beings. Our company boasts employees that hail from several different countries and speak a multitude of languages. We are collaborators who value each other’s differences and are committed to bringing our authentic selves to work each day, so that we might design quality products for humans that need them. We offer a suite of benefits designed to support our employees’ thriving in the workplace, including but not limited to: 

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Remote Work
• 13 Paid Holidays Incl. Election Day
• Personal and Professional Growth Opportunities
• Opportunity to help build, pivot, and scale a company focused on building a socially driven, tech-enabled platform for homeownership!

Interviewing at Framework

Our Framework for a Successful Interview Process

1. You apply. In some cases, we may include a short skills questionnaire.
2. We have three interviews, each lasting up to an hour, including the phone interview. Each interview phase will delve deeper into culture and role, department, and organization fit and add-on.
3. We may ask candidates to provide references for a reference check. However, we acknowledge that some candidates may be hesitant to share references for reasons like safety, potential risks to their current job, or experiences in non-inclusive environments. If you’re not sure who to list as a reference and want a second opinion, here is a great article.
4. That's it! Final team sync, an offer is sent, and the next thing you know, we are talking about the next onboarding steps.

Join us! 

Are you passionate about this opportunity but worried that you don’t have 100% of the experience we’re looking for? We still want to hear from you! 

At Framework, our commitment to DEIB is unwavering. We strongly encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, transgender, non-binary, and those who do and do not identify as LGBTQIA+. We recognize that groups subjected to systemic oppression are likely to only apply for jobs if they meet every requirement, which is why we encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of marginalized communities. We value your unique perspective and would like to encourage you to apply even if your past experience doesn't align perfectly. You could be the perfect candidate for this or other roles. 

Apply now! We are accepting applications from tentatively Friday, 5/31/2024, to Friday, 6/14/2024.

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet Framework’s changing needs.