Work-From-Home Job Spotlight: Relationship Manager

Each Thursday, I’m highlighting a work-from-home job or business.


Job Description: A relationship manager helps companies facilitate contracts and other forms of business communications between the client and the company.

Education: A bachelor’s degree in the related field is a necessity, with a master’s degree in business a plus.

Skills: The ability to work with clients from various backgrounds to serve both the clients and the company.

Job outlook: Since this job spans several different fields, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics does not have specific stats on job prospects for relationship managers. However, as the economy continues to grow stronger, more companies will likely be looking to fill these types of positions with qualified applicants, including those who wish to work from home.

Possible employers: Banks, insurance companies and other businesses that deal with contracts and loans on a regular basis.

Preparation: Check out associations related to your field, such as the Relationship Management Benchmarking Association or the Association for Financial Professionals. Take refresher courses in your field to update your resume.

Get your foot in the door: Contact former employers to see about freelance or work-from home opportunities. Network at business functions in your local area, such as through the Chamber of Commerce or other business clubs.

Testimony: While networking and maintaining relationships with the office was challenging, Margarita of Arlington, Va., loved working from home when her oldest child was young. “A lot of time on the phone was used to keep in touch,” she says of her job as a relationship manager underwriting commercial real estate loans to healthcare businesses.

Until next time,


Sarah