What it's like to be a Partnerships Executive at Eden

Each month, we spotlight a colleague from across the business to share what they do, how they support our clients, and a bit about their career journey. This month, we’re chatting with Ryane Gurd, our Partnerships Executive, to learn more about life at Eden.

I’m a Partnerships Executive at Eden. I look after all our referral partners, which includes estate agents and mortgage brokers. My role involves finding new partners, keeping our current ones engaged and happy, and making sure they have everything they need to confidently send clients over for a conveyancing quote.

Most of my day is spent managing partner queries and following up on quotes.

The rest of my time I focus on growing our network. I make introduction calls to prospective partners to understand their business and demonstrate the value of our referral scheme. The feedback is consistently positive. Partners get dedicated access to our award-winning MyEden platform, allowing them to generate quotes in under a minute and track the real-time progress of every case 24/7. Their clients get a single named conveyancer from start to finish.

From there, it's all about relationship management. I also work closely with the marketing team to find fun, engaging ways to keep our current partners happy and attract new ones.

For me, the most rewarding part is finding, engaging with, and building a genuine bond with a partner. There are a few companies now where I can just pick up the phone, have a great chat, and know we're fully aligned. I signed a new partner a few months ago, and we've built a brilliant relationship. They aren't a big firm, so they truly value our service and reliability. They consistently refer their clients to us, who in turn have a great experience, helping the relationship continue to grow.

It's incredibly rewarding to build relationships that feel like my own. We now have a great group of companies who love working with us, and it's always a pleasure to watch a brand-new partner place their trust in us and see that partnership grow into a real success story.

Most partners are busy balancing multiple priorities, so their time is precious.

Once I explain how our platform eliminates manual updates and cuts out constant chasing and admin, joining us becomes an easy decision. Removing that daily headache for them is a highlight of my role.

In my previous role, I was at a small start-up with just six people. As the only salesperson, I ended up wearing every single hat, from sales to building websites and doing things I never thought I’d do. I learned a lot, but It was challenging; the days were long, and I eventually realised I’d hit my peak there. I knew I wanted to transition to a company that still had that vibrant start-up energy, but with much more scale and momentum behind it.

When I applied for the role at Eden and spoke with the team, everything just clicked. It was exactly what I was looking for. Not only do I get to focus on what I love doing, sales, but there's also a massive opportunity to grow here. Whether that means eventually stepping into a team leader role, scaling into other departments, or collaborating more with marketing, the potential felt incredibly exciting. It felt like a place where I could truly grow my career.

I’m at the early stages of my career, so I'm still working it out. But my biggest piece of advice is just to go for it. I used to worry that you couldn't apply for a job that was above what you were being paid, or a role above what you were doing now. Now, I realise that most employers are looking for the person and the attitude behind the CV. At the end of the day, your personality, drive, and capability can outstretch a job title or a rigid job description.

Hands down, my air fryer is the one piece of tech I can’t live without. It’s been the best purchase I've made in years. We use it almost every day, and it’s surprisingly versatile. My mum recently showed me that you can even bake cakes in them. It's amazing what you can do with them now!

I recently bought my first home with my partner, and it took a lot of hard work to get there. We’ve been together for 10 years and, during that time, have lived in around 10 different rented homes. For me, home is about finally having a place where we can settle, but it’s also about family, being together, sharing the space with our cats, and having that sense of stability. It feels like home because we can truly make it our own, whether that’s painting a wall, changing things around, or knocking something over without worrying about losing a deposit!

A huge thank you to Ryane for sharing his insights with us. Every colleague at Eden contributes to making home moving clear, effortless and more human, and we’re proud to shine a light on the people who make that possible.