Business Development Manager

Kafene is revolutionizing the lease-to-own space. Were the point-of-sale powerhouse making flexible lease-to-own accessible to everyoneprime and non-prime customers alike. Our secret weapon Cutting-edge AI and machine learning that analyzes 20000 data inputs in real-time empowering retailers across furniture appliances electronics tires and durable goods to say yes to more customers.

The numbers tell our story : over $400 million in sales and counting. But were just getting started.

Our 150-person team spans NYC headquarters Wilmington and remote talent across the nationall united by a culture that thrives on collaboration innovation and genuine support. We dont just talk about great workplace culture; we deliver why Built In named us a Startup to Watch and Forbes recognized us as one of the Best Startup Employers .

Ready to be part of the fintech revolution Join us.

The Business Development Manager (BDM) is a critical driver of growth at Kafene responsible for identifying signing and onboarding new retail partners. The BDM will build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders focusing on expanding Kafenes footprint across target industries such as furniture appliances and other durable goods. This role demands a strategic thinker with a hunter mentality who thrives in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

This is a remote role based out of Nashville or Murfreesboro TN. Candidates must be located within a 100-mile radius of one of these locations to be eligible.

What youll do :

• Identify and target prospective retail partners within designated industries and geographic regions.
• Conduct outbound sales activities including cold calls email campaigns and in-person visits to engage decision-makers.
• Present Kafenes value proposition and financing solutions tailored to retailer needs.
• Develop and execute a robust business development plan to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align sales strategies with company objectives and market trends.
• Establish internal relationships with the account management team to ensure an efficient handoff of retailers to their account managers.
• Partner with the account management team to onboard retailers.
• Monitor and analyze market trends competitor activities and customer feedback to identify opportunities and challenges.
• Provide insights and recommendations to the leadership team to enhance Kafenes product offerings and market positioning.
• Work closely with the Account Management team to ensure newly signed retailers are effectively transitioned and supported in their first 90 days.
• Partner with marketing and product teams to refine messaging promotional materials and sales tools.

Who you are :

Compensation and Benefits :

Were building a team as diverse as the customers we serve. Kafene is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and we mean it. We welcome qualified applicants of every race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status veteran status and all other legally protected characteristics.

Need accommodation during the application process Weve got you. If youre applying for a U.S. position and require reasonable accommodation at any stage reach out to emailprotected with details about your request and contact information. Were here to help make the process work for you.

Note : This email address is specifically for accommodation requests and will only respond to those inquiries.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Business Development,Sales Experience,B2B Sales,Marketing,Cold Calling,Account Management,Territory Management,Salesforce,Affiliate Marketing,CRM Software,negotiation,Lead Generation

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 80000 - 95000