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This senior Partner Success Manager role owns strategic relationships with real estate partners in Southern California while also sourcing and closing new partner opportunities. The position requires annual account plans, financial and P&L analysis, consultative partner meetings, CRM documentation, and regional event participation. Success is measured through retention, partner business performance, platform adoption, and a monthly introductory-meeting quota for new prospects. Candidates need at least eight years of relevant experience in residential real estate, consulting, strategic account management, sales, or business ownership, along with strong financial and persuasive communication skills.
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Dear Hiring Team,
I am excited to apply for the Partner Success Manager role supporting Side's Southern California real estate partners. My background in strategic account management, business planning, and consultative growth would enable me to build trusted relationships with high-performing agents while identifying new partnership opportunities.
I bring strong financial acumen, including the ability to interpret P&Ls, develop practical growth plans, and translate platform value into measurable business outcomes. I am comfortable operating autonomously in a fast-paced, field-based environment and collaborating across marketing, brokerage, and leadership teams.
I would welcome the opportunity to help Side strengthen partner retention, expand its regional footprint, and deliver exceptional partner outcomes. Thank you for your consideration.
Sample interview questions
I would begin with a structured discovery process covering the partner's growth goals, production metrics, P&L, operational constraints, and current use of the platform. I would then create a joint account plan with prioritized initiatives, owners, milestones, and recurring business reviews tied to measurable outcomes.
I would use a consultative approach: identify the prospect's business model, growth barriers, and operational needs before tailoring the platform narrative. I would connect Side's brokerage, financial, operational, and marketing capabilities to outcomes the prospect values, then coordinate the appropriate internal stakeholders to advance the sales cycle.
I would review revenue, direct costs, commission structure, operating expenses, margins, and cash-flow trends to identify the most material opportunities. I would present findings in a practical format, recommend actions such as compensation-plan adjustments or expense improvements, and track progress in recurring reviews.
I would prioritize proactive engagement, shared success metrics, early risk identification, and documented follow-through. If adoption or performance declined, I would diagnose the underlying issue quickly, align internal resources, establish a recovery plan, and communicate transparently with the partner until results improved.
I would segment the portfolio based on strategic value, growth potential, relationship health, and urgency. I would reserve time for high-value partner meetings and prospecting while using CRM discipline, account plans, and recurring operating rhythms to ensure commitments, follow-ups, and internal coordination remain on track.
As a Partner Success Manager, you will act as both the account owner and strategic relationship lead for our Real Estate partners—playing a key role in expanding our footprint across the region. In this dual role, you will be responsible not only for managing and nurturing relationships with existing high-impact partners, but also for identifying, engaging, and closing new partner opportunities to drive growth.
You’ll operate as a strategic advisor, showcasing how our platform can help top-performing real estate professionals grow their businesses. Collaborating cross-functionally, you’ll ensure the right resources are brought in at the right time to support both existing and prospective partners. Your ability to articulate value, customize solutions, and influence decision-makers will be critical in bringing new partners onboard.
This is a highly strategic and dynamic role. While existing playbooks and processes can often be leveraged, you’ll also frequently break new ground—exploring untapped opportunities, testing scalable solutions, and helping shape best practices that fuel long-term partner success and regional expansion.
Responsibilities
- With a portfolio of multiple partners, the Partner Success Manager will build and maintain high-impact partner relationships by developing strategic account plans that align with partners’ growth goals and Side’s business objectives.
- Develop annual business plans and detailed strategic roadmaps tailored to each partner, focusing on measurable goals that accelerate business performance and success. Achieve 100% Net Dollar Retention annually.
- Drive regional expansion by actively identifying, connecting with, and recruiting top-performing luxury agents and teams. Accountable for a monthly quota of introductory meetings and collaborate with marketing, brokerage, and leadership teams to execute sales cycles.
- Confidently communicate the value of Side’s brokerage platform to drive engagement with prospects and deepen adoption, efficiency, and retention among partners.
- Spend 50% of your time leading regular virtual and in-person meetings with partners to consult on key business metrics, track performance, and ensure progress across initiatives and deliverables.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on Side’s pricing model and financial tools to guide partners in designing profitable compensation plans and competitive commission structures.
- Analyze partner financials, including P&L statements, to deliver actionable insights and strategic recommendations that strengthen overall financial health and performance. Document weekly in internal CRM system(s).
- Regularly attend industry and customer events to cultivate strong partner relationships, reinforce community engagement, and champion the unique value of the Side network.
Qualifications
- Experience: 8+ years experience in business management, consulting, strategic account management, sales and/or business ownership. Licensed broker is a plus.
- Industry knowledge: 8+ years experience in residential real estate, understand local industry associations and market trends relevant to the company’s operations.
- Leadership abilities: Ability to lead, guide and motivate top performing agents to achieve desired results.
- Financial acumen: Understands financial principles applied to real estate, teamerage P&Ls, budgeting, and financial analysis.
- Problem-solving skills: Operates autonomously in a fast paced environment with capacity to identify challenges, propose solutions, and make informed decisions to guide our customer’s success.
- Communication: Strong professional communication and persuasion skills.
- Organizational: Effectively structures their work, prioritizes tasks, and keeps track of important details.
- Adaptability: Capacity to handle change and adapt strategies based on market conditions and business needs.
- Community: Cares deeply about people and helping others to achieve their goals.
Compensation
This position is eligible for bonus opportunities. Compensation offered is the salary listed plus bonus.
Side takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. This range is not inclusive of our equity package. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.
Additional Information
Side is dedicated to working with the highest skilled people from the most inclusive talent pool feasible. We maintain that diversity in all aspects leads to positive change, solutions and innovation for our customers and career fulfillment for our employees. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply! Side uses the E-Verify employment verification program.
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