Partnership Strategy Manager

Trophiai

$80K — $120K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in partnerships, business development, or enterprise sales, preferably in launching new products or markets.
  • 2+ years of experience in the gaming industry with established connections in publishers or studios.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of gaming business models like live ops and user-generated content.
  • Demonstrated success in securing high-value deals, particularly in complex organizational structures.
  • Expertise in scoping and executing proof of concepts that convert into commercial agreements.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple high-priority projects.
  • Strong storytelling skills to effectively communicate trophi.ai's vision to potential partners.

Responsibilities

  • Build and manage a pipeline of studios and publishers for B2B product offerings.
  • Contribute to market entry strategy and ecosystem development alongside the Head of Product.
  • Identify and establish new ecosystem partnerships to boost revenue and enhance player experience.
  • Oversee existing strategic partnerships, ensuring effective delivery and identifying upsell opportunities.
  • Scope, pitch, and successfully convert proof of concepts into scalable agreements.
  • Create compelling proposals and presentations that engage decision-makers.
  • Collaborate with Product and Data Science to meet partner integration needs.
  • Represent trophi.ai at industry events to enhance credibility and networking.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with 2-3 days in the office each week.
  • Opportunity to work with a rapidly growing AI-powered platform in the gaming industry.
  • Exposure to a diverse set of partners and platforms, expanding professional network.
  • Chance to contribute directly to innovative product and partnership strategies.
  • Dynamic work environment with a focus on executing new ideas and initiatives.
Full Job Description
Things you'll do
  • Build and own a pipeline of studios and publishers for our B2B product line focused on personalized onboarding.
  • Contribute to our ecosystem and market entry strategy, mapping opportunities and frameworks with the Head of Product.
  • Hunt and close new ecosystem partnerships (hardware, platforms, service providers) that generate revenue and elevate the player experience.
  • Manage and expand existing strategic partnerships (e.g., Fanatec, Corsair, Grid & Go), ensuring smooth delivery, reporting, and upsell opportunities.
  • Assist in Scoping, pitch, and deliver proof of concepts (POCs) with partners, then convert them into scaled commercial agreements.
  • Develop and deliver proposals, presentations, and partner materials that resonate with decision-makers.
  • Collaborate with Product and Data Science to scope integrations and deliver on partner requirements.
  • Represent trophi.ai at industry events and conferences, building credibility and expanding our network.
  • Drive execution of partnership initiatives from concept through completion, ensuring deal terms are upheld and deliverables met.


Skills you'll bring
  • Sales background: 4+ years in partnerships, BD, or enterprise sales, ideally launching new products, markets, or territories. Experience with $100K-$1M ARR deals.
  • Gaming expertise:2+ years working with publishers, developers, or studios, with an existing industry network.
  • Ecosystem knowledge: deep understanding of gaming business models (live ops, UGC, monetization, platforms).
  • Deal-making track record: proven success hunting and closing high-value opportunities, navigating multi-stakeholder orgs.
  • POC experience: skilled at scoping, pitching, and converting proof of concepts into scaled partnerships.
  • Operator mindset: thrives in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple high-priority deals simultaneously.
  • Strategic storyteller: able to translate trophi.ai's product vision into tailored narratives for partners.
  • Self-motivated team player: resilient, scrappy, and proactive about driving outcomes.
  • Willingness to travel 10-20%.
  • Passion for gaming.


WILL NOT enjoy this role if
  • You want a fully defined playbook. We're building this as we go.
  • You expect only warm intros. You'll need to be scrappy and creative in prospecting, pitching, and closing.
  • You avoid hands-on execution: building decks, proposals, and managing follow-ups is part of the job.
  • You get overwhelmed juggling multiple conversations at once.
  • You need constant direction; you'll be expected to run with the vision and create structure independently.
    Hybrid, 2-3 Days in Office

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