Partnerships Development Manager

at  MTF Finance

ABOUT US:

MTF Finance has been 100% New Zealand owned and operated since 1970. We provide innovative finance solutions to New Zealanders through our nationwide network of franchise offices, vehicle dealers and business partners. We’ve grown to be one of New Zealand’s iconic household-name brands, with business assets of more than $1B.
Our mission is to help New Zealanders get ahead by making lending about people again. We’re launching new products and partnerships while staying true to our core; that we’re people helping people, powered by a world-class funding system.
Incredibly high standards drive us to give our customers the best service in the finance industry, so it’s no surprise that our NPS scores and review ratings are amongst the best in the industry worldwide.
Motor Trade Finance Limited is listed on the NZDX.

SOUND LIKE YOU?

Candidates should apply online via Seek with an updated CV and cover letter; however, a full job description is available on our website.
We can’t wait to hear from you.
Candidates must possess a New Zealand Driver Licence and the legal right to full-time work in New Zealand. Any offer of employment is subject to clear reference checks, credit reporting and police record checks. Be advised that only those candidates shortlisted will be contacted

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Based in Auckland, this is a pivotal role which is responsible for driving revenue growth through identifying, developing, and specifically onboarding strategic commercial partnerships for MTF Finance. This position requires a high degree of commercial acumen, comfort working with digital products, and strong relationship skills. This role requires confidence negotiating complex commercial partnership agreements that create value for MTF Finance and our partner, and strong project management skills to mobilise cross-functional stakeholders for seamless onboarding. This role oversees the development and delivery of financial products and services to commercial clients, executing on Commercial Partnership opportunities and managing initiatives that will add new revenue streams to MTF. As such, it requires confidence to chart new territory, an ability to remove roadblocks and look for solutions.
This role is the shop window to MTF and shapes the experience we provide new Commercial Partners. Working closely with commercial partnership colleagues, product managers, marketing, sales and finance, this role will identify business opportunities to develop compelling financial solutions in a variety of sectors, growing MTF’s reach and positioning MTF Finance as a preferred financial services partner.

JUST SOME OF THE THINGS YOU’RE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Identify, qualify, and pursue new commercial partnership opportunities through market research, networking, and lead generation activities in line with MTF 3-year strategy
• Manage the partnership development and onboarding cycle, including negotiating and structuring mutually beneficial agreements and contracts
• Develop compelling business proposals, presentations, and pitch decks which ‘sell’ MTF products and solutions to potential and existing commercial partners
• Lead the ideation of technical partnership product solutions (recourse/non-recourse/white-labelled/floorplan) in conjunction with MTF Product team
• Craft partnership commercial structures which position MTF as a competitive market offering whilst maximising profitability for shareholders.
• Track, monitor and deliver revenue in line with the MTF partnerships budget.
• Maintain comprehensive awareness and knowledge of industry trends, competitors, regulatory changes, and market conditions; and share this knowledge to ensure MTF can respond quickly to opportunities and challenges
• Manage and oversee the successful execution of commercial partnership projects, ensuring deliverables are met on time, within budget
• Coordinate and lead projects, delegating tasks, owning timelines, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to develop and deliver tailored solutions that will deliver value for MTF Finance and commercial partners
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement contingency plans as needed
• Prepare and present reports to stakeholders, including senior leaders, commercial partners, and our own teams