Director, Strategic Partnerships - Local Merchants
Bilt Rewards
Sales & Business Development
New York, NY, USA
USD 180k-200k / year + Equity
Posted on Nov 5, 2025
Director, Strategic Partnerships - Local Merchants
New York
Growth & Strategy
In office
Full-time
What is Bilt?
Bilt is the loyalty program for renters, transforming rent payments into valuable rewards while connecting members with exclusive Neighborhood Benefits™.
With every on-time rent payment, members earn Bilt Points – the industry's most valuable and flexible points currency which they can transfer 1:1 to their favorite airline miles and hotel points, use them for future rent payments, redeem for everyday purchases, or save them for a down payment on a home. Plus, they can build their credit history by automatically reporting their rent payments to all three major credit bureaus for free, and unlock exclusive rewards on the 1st of every month with Rent Day®.
As part of being a Bilt Member, they also get even more value at over 40,000 merchants nationwide with exclusive Neighborhood Benefits™ at local restaurants, fitness studios, pharmacies, on Lyft rides, and more.
In partnership with the top multifamily owners and operators across the country, Bilt has become the largest network of homes that reward their residents on rent, managing payments for over 4.5MM units across the nation.
Residents who live in the network make payments directly through the Bilt Payment Center and get access to benefits including additional earn opportunities on new leases, renewals, and more.
What's the role?
As the Director, Strategic Partnerships, you will be the primary relationship owner for a portfolio of high-value partner accounts, with a focus on deepening engagement, identifying upsell opportunities, and maximizing partnership value over time. You will spend the majority of your time managing and growing these existing relationships while also pursuing new partnership opportunities that align with Bilt's strategic priorities. This role requires a consultative approach to partnership management, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles.
In this role, you will...
- Existing Partner Management & Growth (Primary Focus ~70%)
- Portfolio Ownership: Serve as the primary relationship owner for 3-5 strategic partner accounts, developing deep understanding of their business objectives, challenges, and growth opportunities
- Upsell & Expansion: Proactively identify and execute on opportunities to expand partnership scope, increase investment levels, and unlock new collaboration models with existing partners
- Strategic Account Planning: Develop and execute quarterly business reviews, annual account plans, and growth roadmaps tailored to each partner's strategic priorities
- Performance Optimization: Monitor partnership KPIs, analyze performance data, and work collaboratively with partners to optimize program results and demonstrate ROI
- Cross-functional Coordination: Partner with internal teams (product, marketing, operations, finance) to ensure seamless delivery and identify opportunities to enhance partnership value
- New Partnership Development (~30%)
- Pipeline Generation: Identify, qualify, and pursue new partnership opportunities that align with Bilt's neighborhood commerce and retail media strategy
- Sales Cycle Management: Support GM in end-to-end sales processes including prospecting, discovery, proposal development, negotiation, and contract execution
- Market Intelligence: Maintain awareness of market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging partnership opportunities in the retail and local commerce ecosystem
- Relationship Building: Cultivate senior-level relationships with prospective partners to establish trust and position Bilt as a strategic partner of choice
- Additional Responsibilities
- Documentation & Process: Maintain detailed partnership documentation, track pipeline progression, and contribute to continuous improvement of partnership processes
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with the GM and cross-functional stakeholders to translate partnership opportunities into scalable business solutions
In terms of qualifications, we're seeking...
- 6-8+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, account management, or sales roles with a proven track record of managing complex B2B relationships
- Demonstrated success in upselling and expanding existing accounts while also closing new business
- Strong commercial orientation with ability to structure deals, negotiate terms, and drive revenue growth
- Excellent relationship management skills with ability to build trust and credibility with senior stakeholders
- Analytical mindset with experience tracking partnership performance and optimizing based on data
- Nice to have: Experience with media partnerships, retail media networks, advertising agencies, or brand-side media strategy roles
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
Benefits:
- Compensation - We offer a competitive salary with a meaningful stake in the company via equity and our performance bonus program
- Health insurance for you (& your loved ones) from day one - Enjoy a One Medical Membership, wellness stipends, family programs and more, on us. We’ve got you and your family covered from day one.
- 401k plan with a match - Retirement may feel more like a pipe dream than a reality but we’re here to help you get there.
- Commuter FSAs - We believe the best ideas come from being together in one place. We just don’t think getting there should be so expensive.
- UNLIMITED PTO - Because we believe that working hard shouldn’t mean always working. Take time for you as often as you need it.
- Exclusive Employee-only Bilt Points - We give our employees unique opportunities to earn points throughout their time at Bilt.
- Team Events - We believe in human connection so we hold events to help our employees break from the monotony of the typical work week.
At Bilt Rewards, we believe in transparency and we do our best to make sure the company and our candidates are on the same page as it relates to compensation. In addition to posting salary ranges for our open roles, candidates should expect to be asked about compensation expectations and requirements early on in their interview process. Our goal is to highlight when expectations and Bilt’s salary range may be out of sync, and work with the candidate to determine whether it makes sense to continue conversations.
We are considering candidates with differing levels of expertise for this position. Leveling will be based upon your experience and performance in the interview process.
Where a new hire falls within a range will be based on their individual skills and experience, and how these competencies compare across other employees in the same role. Bilt's bands are designed to allow for individual compensation growth within the role. As such, new hires typically start at the lower end of the range. Bilt rewards performance and outcomes - should you join the company, you will have the opportunity to grow your salary over time.
The salary range for a Director, Strategic Partnerships is $180,000 - $200,000 and will be eligible for equity and an annual performance-based bonus.
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