BambooHR

Sr. Strategic Partner Account Manager (Reseller and Referral)

BambooHR$90K — $120K *
US-Anywhere
+ 13 other locationsRemote
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years in partner account management, marketing, channel sales, or strategic alliances (SaaS or HR tech)
  • Expertise in managing partner pipelines and revenue reporting
  • Strong relationship-building skills with external partners and internal teams
  • Self-starter with adaptability in fast-paced environments
  • Detail-oriented with ability to bring structure to ambiguous situations

Responsibilities

  • Own and expand relationships with key partners through strategic opportunities
  • Serve as the main contact for partners, coordinating with internal teams
  • Monitor partner performance metrics, including conversions and marketing engagement
  • Identify high-potential partners for strategic development
  • Facilitate communication between partners and sales teams
  • Work with partner sales to optimize strategies for referrals and sales growth
  • Understand business needs to drive cross-selling and up-selling of products

Benefits

  • Recognition for a great company culture
  • Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance
  • Generous leave policies: 4 weeks vacation, 12 holidays, parental leave, volunteer time off
  • 401k with up to 6% company match
  • Paid-Paid Vacation bonus of $2000
  • Employee Assistance Program through Headspace
Full Job Description
Please Note: This is a remote position available in the states listed on this job. Additionally, employment with BambooHR is contingent on passing both a background and credit check.

AI at BambooHR
At BambooHR, we're all about setting people free to do great work, and we believe AI is a powerful partner in that mission. We're leaning into intelligent tools to streamline our workflows, giving us more time for high-impact innovation. We look for curious, forward-thinking people who are ready to explore how AI can elevate their work and help us reimagine the future of HR.

Essential Job Duties

As a Sr. Strategic Partner Account Manager, you'll play a critical role in driving growth and partner success across BambooHR's Partner ecosystem. You'll manage a portfolio of high-impact partners, lead business development conversations, set strategic growth goals to execution, and partner with our Marketing team to co-manage sponsorships and strategic marketing initiatives that align with BambooHR's go-to-market strategy. Your work will directly contribute to expanding integration adoption, increasing lead generation and accelerating co-selling opportunities, and deepening strategic relationships.

You will:
  • Own and grow relationships with top Referral & Channel partners by driving joint GTM opportunities, quarterly reviews, and strategic alignment.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned partners, managing day-to-day communications and acting as a liaison between Product, Marketing, and Sales teams.
  • Monitor and report on key partner performance metrics, including lead conversion, revenue influence, and marketing engagement.
  • Identify high-potential partners for strategic progression, platform alignment, or co-selling motions based on strategic partner criteria.
  • Act as a bridge for communication between referral partners and the partner sales team, including regular strategy calls with the partner.
  • Coordinate with partner sales personnel to drive partner strategy and maximize referrals and sales.
  • Understand customer and business needs to enable partners to cross-sell and up-sell BambooHR's products.

What You Need to Get the Job Done
  • You have 3-5 years of experience in partner account management, marketing, channel sales, or strategic alliances in the SaaS or HR tech space.
  • You're a relationship-builder at heart and thrive when working with both external stakeholders and internal cross-functional teams.
  • You have experience managing pipeline, forecasts, and reporting for partner-sourced or influenced revenue and integration adoption.
  • You're a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can pivot quickly based on partner or business needs.
  • You're comfortable navigating strategic conversations and influencing cross-departmental decisions.
  • You're detail-oriented and love bringing structure to ambiguity.

What Will Make Us REALLY Love You
  • Familiarity with partner tiering models, joint business planning, or co-sell frameworks.
  • Experience working with any CRM and PRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Crossbeam, Euler, AppDirect).
  • Ability to build data-informed partner strategies and communicate ROI to leadership.
  • Strong understanding of the HR tech or SaaS integration ecosystem.
  • Comfort presenting in executive-level meetings and representing partner opportunities internally.

What You'll Love About Us
  • A Great Company Culture that has been recognized by multiple organizations like Inc, and Salt Lake Tribune
  • Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance
  • Generous leave policies that include 4 weeks of vacation, 12 company holidays, parental leave, and volunteer time off so you can enjoy quality of life
  • 401k plans with up to 6% company match
  • $2000 Paid-Paid Vacation bonus
  • EAP through Headspace
  • Check out all our benefits that benefit you


About BambooHR

BambooHR is a human resources software company that provides HR solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Lindon, Utah. BambooHR's software includes features such as applicant tracking, onboarding, time tracking, and performance management. The company has a strong focus on employee engagement and has been recognized for its workplace culture. BambooHR has experienced rapid growth in recent years and has been named one of the fastest-growing private companies in America by Inc. Magazine.
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