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Business Development Operations Manager

Ladder

Ladder

Sales & Business Development, Operations
Palo Alto, CA, USA
Posted on Tuesday, September 12, 2023

About Ladder

We saw a problem within the life insurance industry: getting covered took too long, involved too much paperwork, and required too many in-person meetings with salesy agents. Having lost his father at a young age, our CEO, Jamie, was determined to make it easier for people to get the coverage they needed to provide for their families. So, we got to work. We developed a method of real-time underwriting and, in doing so, reduced the months-long process of applying for life insurance to minutes. Our digital experience is quick (instant decisions!), loved by users (check out our Trustpilot or Google reviews) and prolific ($60 billion+ in coverage provided).

About the role

The Ladder Business Development Operations team is seeking a BD Operations Manager to help drive BD operations and strategy, particularly data-driven insights. You will be responsible for helping to make our partner engine “go”!
We'd love to hear from you if you're interested in doing mission-driven work with smart, caring people.

How you'll make a difference

  • Analyze performance data to identify opportunities for growth and improvement
  • Develop and deliver reporting to senior management, including forecasting
  • Provide and coordinate cross-functional support of BD initiatives across Product, Legal, Compliance, and others
  • Build performance management and tracking tools at the function and contributor levels

Who you are

  • BA/BS degree with 5+ years experience in consulting, business development, sales operations, business operations or account management
  • Analytical ability to deliver impactful insights, manage reporting, etc and a high level of comfort with data
  • Strong presentation and communication skills
  • Self-starter and hardworking, with a track record of success and drive for achievement
  • Experienced at working with cross-functional stakeholders
  • Demonstrated success in managing and influencing external relationships, including with senior stakeholders
  • Proficient with Excel at minimum, SQL a plus
  • A team player, quick thinker, and a fast learner

What we Offer

Whether you work in our beautiful office in Palo Alto or remotely, Ladder is highly collaborative and fun. To support you in your role, we offer fantastic perks and benefits that reflect our mission of care and support, including:

  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage | We offer competitive healthcare,dental and vision plans for you and your family.
  • Flexible paid time off | Take the time that you need to rest and recharge, including our week-long winter holiday closure.
  • Stock options | We offer competitive stock option packages to participate in the success of building Ladder, including an extended option exercise window of 7 years after two years with Ladder.
  • A rewarding 401k match program | We'll match up to 4% of your contributions as you save for your retirement goals.
  • Ladder Fit Program | Your health matters. That’s why Ladder provides a monthly reimbursement for wellness-related expenses.
  • Commuter benefits | When you work from the office, you will receive pre-tax
  • benefits for your commute and free parking.
  • A stocked, beautiful new office | Located in downtown Palo Alto, our office was specifically designed to accommodate all working styles. We've invested in technology to support our hybrid team, plus we provide office snacks and daily catered lunches so that team members can work well and have fun together.
  • Paid parental leave | We think it's crucial that new parents have time to adjust to their new lives without worrying about work, so we provide all parents inclusive of birthing, adoption, or fostering ten weeks of paid baby bonding.
  • Work-from-home flexibility and support | We recognize that everyone's homelife is different and support remote and hybrid work. Upon joining, we provide a one-time remote office stipend for all team members and then a monthly stipend to cover WFH costs such as the internet.
  • Fun company-wide events | Whether we work locally or remotely, we genuinely enjoy spending time together. That’s why we plan fun virtual and in-person events to let loose and laugh.

The base pay range targeted for this position is $127,000 - $150,000. This role is eligible for equity and benefits as shared above. Base pay is determined by market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Ladder is building a diverse team of talented and enthusiastic people. We are an equal opportunity workplace. At Ladder, differences are celebrated and supported to benefit our people, product, and community. Let us know why you're interested in this position and what unique contributions you can make to the Ladder team. We look forward to hearing from you.

Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria – unlike majority candidates meeting significantly fewer requirements. We strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested: we'd love to know how you can elevate our team with your unique experience!By clicking "Submit Application," you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the Ladder Job Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice at Collection.

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