Sr. Partnership Development Officer

Chevron Federal Credit Union • Houston, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Promotes the Credit Union’s value proposition to large, complex Select Employer Groups (SEGs) and partner organizations through mature relationship management and high-impact execution. Maximizes results from established portfolios of larger companies and complex organizations while continuing acquisition of large companies. The person in this role manages multi-layer relationships, including executive-level engagement, and partners with Credit Union senior leaders to cultivate strategic relationships and drive sustained outcomes.

Requirements

• 8+ years of sales experience required.
• 5+ years of related B2B, business development, and business relationship management experience required, including demonstrated success with complex and/or large corporate relationships.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, conduct outreach, and execute sales and marketing activities.
• Persuasive, effective communication skills; ability to present products and services clearly in person and via digital channels.
• Ability to plan and execute onsite events and member acquisition activities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent customer service skills; organized follow-up and time management.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change; ability to quickly learn specialized applications and systems.
• Initiative and self-direction.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with people at all levels.
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making ability, including the ability to prioritize.
• Ability to understand and align with our core competencies through daily projects and tasks: Growth Mindset Diversity & Inclusion Communication Change Ready Leadership Responsibility Problem Solving Tech & Data Savvy CU Business Acumen

Responsibilities

• Manages an established portfolio primarily consisting of larger companies of ~5,000+ employees and complex organizational environments.
• Accountable for the highest portfolio impact expectations, including 1,000+ new memberships annually and +$8 million in deposit growth driven by sustained penetration and engagement within large partner populations.
• Ownership of membership, deposit, and loan portfolio performance to drive ROI for the Credit Union.
• Develops and executes partner engagement plans across multiple stakeholder groups, sites, or business units; ensures consistent execution through clear planning, material readiness, and branch coordination.
• Builds and manages an active pipeline of complex, large companies, cultivating relationships from prospect to partner.
• Cultivates relationships within complex organizations, establishing multi-layer contacts, and navigating organizational dynamics; develops executive-level relationships and facilitates cultivation with Credit Union senior leaders to drive results.
• Actively networks with external executives and leaders, and partners to drive new opportunities for growth.
• Continues selective acquisition of large, complex organizations, prioritizing opportunities with high impact and clear pathways to growth.
• Serves as an escalation point for complex relationship needs and partner challenges; supports resolution through research, internal coordination, and follow-through while protecting Credit Union objectives.
• Provides practical recommendations for targeted product or service enhancements based on large-company needs and uniqueness (without owning product/project delivery); communicates partner feedback to appropriate internal teams.
• Prepares routine portfolio updates and performance reporting; monitors trends, engagement levels, and relationship health to refine execution plans and sustain results.
• Provides non-supervisory coaching and knowledge-sharing to other partnership managers through best practices and support for complex partner scenarios.
• Represents the Credit Union at SEG events, conferences, and social and business gatherings to expand reach and strengthen executive presence within the market.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in NCUA regulatory requirements and processes for SEGs.
• May lead the approval and submission of new SEGs in compliance with NCUA and mentor others to build knowledge.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Bonus/incentives for all regular employees
• 401(k) with 8% company contribution
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents paid at 80%
• PTO and paid sabbaticals
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree