Cobrand Relationship Manager

Sunbit • Los Angeles, CA

2d • $120,000 - $150,000 • Remote

About The Position

Sunbit is seeking a highly organized, resourceful, and results-driven Cobrand Relationship Manager to serve as the right-hand partner to the VP, Strategy and Operations. This role will lead the successful launch and ongoing growth of Sunbit’s co-brand credit card partnerships. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of relationship management, cross-functional leadership, and operational execution. As a key member of the Cards organization, you will serve as the primary partner-facing lead for strategic retail partnerships, helping to strengthen executive relationships, drive launch readiness, and ensure long-term program success. You will own complex, cross-functional initiatives from inception through execution, coordinating across marketing, product, operations, legal, compliance, analytics, and external partner teams to deliver exceptional outcomes. This role requires someone who combines executive presence and strong communication skills with exceptional organizational rigor. You should be equally comfortable leading a partner Quarterly Business Review, running a launch readiness meeting, managing a detailed GANTT chart, or escalating risks to executive leadership. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and energized by operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where no two days look the same.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in partnerships, program management, account management, consulting, fintech, payments, or related strategic operations roles.
• Experience managing large-scale, cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Experience working with external partners, enterprise clients, or strategic accounts preferred.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to confidently lead meetings and represent Sunbit with external partners and senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to influence cross-functional teams and present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to build trust and credibility across all levels of an organization.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills with experience managing complex timelines, dependencies, and competing priorities.
• Proven ability to create and manage GANTT charts, project plans, launch schedules, and operational trackers.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to proactively identify risks and drive resolution.
• Highly proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented with a strong ownership mentality.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting quickly in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to align diverse stakeholders around shared goals.
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to jump in wherever needed to ensure successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary relationship manager for Sunbit’s co-brand credit card partners, helping to foster strong, collaborative relationships with executive and operational stakeholders.
• Lead recurring partner touchpoints including status meetings, launch reviews, business reviews, and strategic planning sessions.
• Travel for face-to-face meetings at least monthly when needed
• Support partner growth initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve acquisition, engagement, operational efficiency, and customer experience.
• Act as a trusted liaison between external partners and internal Sunbit teams, ensuring alignment on priorities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Lead end-to-end execution of new co-brand card launches and major partnership initiatives.
• Build and maintain detailed project plans, GANTT charts, launch timelines, RAID logs, and cross-functional trackers to ensure successful execution.
• Coordinate and facilitate internal and external project management meetings, driving accountability across stakeholders and proactively mitigating risks.
• Partner closely with marketing, product, legal, compliance, operations, analytics, and technology teams to ensure launch readiness and successful go-to-market execution.
• Manage competing priorities across multiple active workstreams while maintaining strong attention to detail and clear communication.
• Drive operational rigor and accountability across strategic initiatives by establishing clear owners, milestones, and success metrics.
• Translate high-level strategic objectives into actionable project plans and executable deliverables.
• Monitor partnership and launch performance through KPI tracking, reporting, and post-launch analysis.
• Prepare executive-ready presentations, updates, and business reviews for internal leadership and external partners.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement scalable operational best practices across partnership management and launch execution.
• Own the end-to-end coordination of new partner launches, including project planning, stakeholder management, and launch readiness execution.
• Develop and manage comprehensive launch timelines and GANTT charts across internal and external teams.
• Coordinate product, marketing, operational, compliance, and technical workstreams to ensure successful and timely launches.
• Facilitate recurring launch meetings, track risks and dependencies, and provide executive-level status reporting.
• Serve as a strategic relationship lead for key co-brand partners such as major national retail brands.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to drive program performance, customer engagement, and operational excellence.
• Lead recurring business reviews and performance discussions, translating data into actionable recommendations and strategic opportunities.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives designed to improve partner satisfaction, acquisition performance, and customer experience outcomes.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and stock options
• Unlimited PTO
• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, EAP, Parental Leave, HSA, & more)
• HSA
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Cell Phone Stipend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed