Leap Brands

General Manager / Business Development Leader - New York

New York, New York
Leap Brands specializes in providing recruitment, mergers and acquisitions, and advisory services to help organizations build exceptional teams, drive strategic growth, and strengthen their brands.

Job Description

General Manager / Business Development Leader

Posted: Wednesday, 5/21/2025

🚀 General Manager / Business Development Leader

📍 Location: New York, NY (preferred) or Los Angeles, CA | Hybrid (4 days in-office, Fridays remote with approval)
🏢 Company: Publicly Traded Financial Services Firm – High-Growth MarTech Division


🌟 About the Company

Join a high-growth division within a publicly traded financial services firm that’s reshaping how independent financial advisors and RIA firms engage with their clients. Backed by a well-capitalized parent company, our cutting-edge Marketing Technology (MarTech) platform is built to scale — with a goal to grow its user base by 10x over the next 24 months.

If you’re a strategic and driven leader with a passion for business development and go-to-market execution, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact and help guide the platform to new heights.


🎯 Your Role

As General Manager / Business Development Leader, you’ll own strategy and execution for platform growth — from enterprise partnerships and direct-to-advisor acquisition to refining product offerings and go-to-market initiatives. This position reports directly to the CEO and is ideal for someone who thrives in entrepreneurial, high-impact environments.


🛠️ Key Responsibilities

  • Define and lead user acquisition strategies—enterprise (RIA aggregators) and direct-to-advisor.

  • Execute outreach campaigns, lead demos, and represent the platform at key industry events.

  • Drive strategic planning, including M&A or exit strategies based on performance.

  • Collaborate on marketing efforts (email, webinars, paid ads, social media).

  • Lead partnerships & BD initiatives, finding synergies across the RIA and fintech ecosystem.

  • Analyze competitor landscape (Snappy Kraken, FMG Suite, Brownbridge) to optimize positioning.

  • Work cross-functionally with product, content, legal, finance, and tech teams.

  • Establish KPIs like demo-to-close ratio, MRR growth, churn, etc., and drive measurable outcomes.

  • Translate user feedback into actionable platform improvements.


âś… Must-Have Qualifications

  • 3–7 years of experience in sales, partnerships, or business development.

  • Background in SaaS, fintech, or MarTech environments.

  • Proven success in startup or high-growth companies.

  • Excellent pitching and deal-closing skills.

  • Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.

  • Ability to lead virtual and in-person demos and manage multi-channel acquisition efforts.

  • Strategic mindset with tactical execution capabilities.


đź’ˇ Nice-to-Have Qualifications

  • Deep understanding of RIA firms and financial advisor ecosystems.

  • Familiarity with competitive tools (e.g., FMG Suite, Snappy Kraken).

  • Experience with M&A strategy or platform exit planning.

  • Exposure to performance-based comp structures in B2B/B2C SaaS.


đź’° Compensation & Perks

  • OTE: $200K+ (base salary + incentives)

  • Long-term incentive structure (equity/profit-sharing/bonuses)

  • Full benefits package: Health, 401(k) with contribution, PTO

  • Work alongside senior leadership and CEO

  • Dynamic, collaborative hybrid environment

  • Clear upward mobility within the platform and broader org

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