Strategic Partnerships Business Development Consultant (B2B) | Contractor Role (Chicago)
Strategic Partnerships Business Development Consultant (B2B) | Contractor Role (Chicago)
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Job Description
- Contractor: Strategic Partnerships Business Development Consultant (B2B)
- Location: Chicago IL
- Contract Term: 69 months
- Travel Required: Frequent travel within the Chicago IL region
- Compensation: Retainer Signed agreement bonuses
- Monthly base rate plus performance-based payments for each signed agreement with employer partner (details below)
- Pre-approved travel expenses for conferences events meetings including conference tickets travel and accommodations.
- Monthly Retainer: $4000 per month for a period of 6 months with the possibility of extension.
- Signed Agreement Bonus: $2000 for each signed partner agreement.
- About Benefits for the Future
Supported by JPMorganChase Benefits for the Future is a national initiative focused on expanding access to high quality workplace benefits such as workplace savings retirement savings student debt retirement match and healthcare affordability. Commonwealth works with employers HR leaders benefit providers and advocates to create more inclusive benefit solutions particularly for low- and moderate-income workers.
Role Overview
Commonwealth is seeking a Chicago-based contractor to lead strategic employer engagement for its Benefits for the Future (BFF) initiative. This role focuses on cultivating high-impact partnerships with HR and business leadersparticularly Chief People Officers CHROs and CFOsacross mid-to-large employers in the Chicago region.
Ideal for a connector with deep roots in the employer and HR ecosystem the contractor will drive B2B relationship development and help expand access to inclusive financial security solutions in the workplace. Candidates should bring experience in new business development and strategic partnerships along with a clear passion for workplace employee financial wellbeing.
The contractor will collaborate closely with Commonwealths team and benefit from access to:
- A curated list of target companies and decision-makers
- Strategic guidance on partnership goals
- Opportunities to represent the initiative at high-value events
- Subject matter expertise and support during meetings
- Initiative materials value proposition and more.
This is a high-autonomy high-impact role for a mission-aligned professional who knows how to open doors and build lasting partnerships.
Key Responsibilities:
This role will support the growth of our Benefits for the Future (BFF) initiative by identifying cultivating and securing meaningful partnerships with employers committed to inclusive financial security for their workforce. We are seeking a contractor with a proven track record in business-to-business (B2B) new partnership development particularly someone who can act as a connector facilitating introductions between Commonwealth and senior business leaders in the Chicago Illinois area.
Key Qualifications:
- Deep experience in B2B new relationship building especially with mid-to-large employers (5000 employees)
- An existing portfolio or network of executive-level contacts ideally including:
- Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs)
- Chief People Officers
- Chief Financial Officers (CFOs)
- Head of Talent
- Familiarity with employee benefits financial wellness programs or workplace innovation
- Ability to represent Commonwealths mission and value proposition clearly and compellingly
- Experience in new business development and strategic partnerships preferred
Scope of Work:
- Actively source and connect with potential employer partners for BFF
- Leverage existing executive-level relationships to open doors
- Support preparation and refinement of outreach materials messaging and pitch decks
- Advise on partnership strategy and ensure alignment with employer interests
- Provide insight into employer needs motivations and potential barriers to entry
- Guide and secure relationship to a signed formal agreement and scope of work
Qualifications:
- Located in or near Chicago IL with the ability to attend in-person meetings and events as needed
- 10 years of experience in business development including new business development employer engagement or corporate partnerships
- Familiarity with B2B partner networks including connections to decision-makers such as CHROs Chief People Officers and CFOs An established or growing network within the employer ecosystem in Chicago in the Chicago region and broader Midwest business community
- Proven success initiating managing and deepening partnerships across sectors particularly within mid- to large-sized companies
- Excellent communication relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience working with or alongside nonprofits social impact initiatives or mission-driven organizations is a plus
- Ability to self-direct prioritize competing needs and manage multiple touchpoints across stakeholders
- Willingness to travel within the C region for meetings events or employer convenings
Travel & Event Expenses:
- Commonwealth will cover the costs associated with attending and participating in relevant conferences events and meetings including conference tickets travel and accommodations.
- The contractor will be responsible for coordinating and managing their travel logistics ensuring timely attendance at all scheduled events.
- All event-related expenses must be approved in advance by Commonwealth.
Payment Structure:
This is a performance-based contractor role with a two-part compensation structure:
- A monthly base rate
of $4000 to support ongoing relationship-building and outreach efforts. - Additional payments of $2000 for each signed legal agreement that establishes a formal partnership with:
- A Commonwealth-priority company or
- A company with a large frontline workforce (e.g. 5000 U.S. employees or with significant Chicago Illinois regional presence).
- Other strategic partners as mutually agreed upon
Performance- Based Outcomes & Engagement Definitions:
Stages:
Nurture As the business development consultant you will have initiated contact with a targeted employer and set up an initial meeting with a decision maker in the organization; preferably in the HR/Benefits side (e.g. Head of Total Rewards Global Head of Benefits Sr. Director of Benefits) to explore Benefits For the Future (BFF) collaboration opportunities. We have had 3 conversations within the organization with the right stakeholders (decision makers influencers to decision makers etc.) and theres clear interest in our work. They are continuing to arrange meetings to deepen the relationship and identify potential partnership pathways.
Signed Agreement A formal partnership has been established with a signed legal agreement.
Employer Criteria:
- Industry Leaders
- 5000 employees
- Significant portion earn under $75000 per year (e.g. 50%)
- Chicago based
Required Experience:
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