Strategic Partnerships Manager

Finix

$125K — $200K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in partnerships, business development, or channel sales, ideally in high-growth SaaS or payments companies
  • Proven history of sourcing, closing, and scaling go-to-market partnerships
  • Strong negotiation skills with commercial acumen
  • Experience in building programs from zero-to-one
  • Proven ability to influence C-level executives
  • Deep knowledge of the SaaS ecosystem and embedded payments
  • Experience managing referral or reseller partnerships

Responsibilities

  • Identify and prioritize new partnerships that align with Finix's ideal customer profile
  • Design and launch effective partnership programs to drive leads and revenue
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with partner executives and revenue leaders
  • Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Product teams on partner value propositions
  • Negotiate and finalize partnership agreements and GTM plans
  • Track performance and report on pipeline across partner channels
  • Scale operational processes for partner onboarding and success

Benefits

  • Equity opportunities
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development support
  • Collaborative work environment
Full Job Description
About the Role

Finix is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Manager to drive revenue growth through external partnerships. In this role, you will identify, structure, and manage high-impact referral, channel, and ecosystem partnerships that bring new merchant leads into our sales pipeline. You'll work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Product to build programs that expand Finix's reach, generate qualified opportunities, and accelerate adoption of our embedded payments platform.

This role requires a strong business development skill set, deep understanding of GTM motions, and the ability to build and manage partner programs at scale. You should be comfortable with ambiguity, excited about building from zero-to-one, and energized by the opportunity to make Finix the payments platform of choice for software platforms.

You Will:

  • Identify and prioritize new channel, referral, and co-sell partners aligned with Finix's ICP
  • Design and launch partnership programs that drive lead volume, pipeline contribution, and sourced revenue
  • Build and manage strategic relationships with partner executives, revenue leaders, and solution teams
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, RevOps, and Product to align on partner value prop, target verticals, and sales enablement
  • Negotiate and close partner agreements, including deal structures, incentive programs, and GTM plans
  • Own performance tracking and pipeline reporting across partner channels
  • Scale operational processes for onboarding, enablement, and ongoing partner success


You Have:

  • 5+ years of experience in partnerships, business development, or channel sales, ideally at a high-growth SaaS or payments company
  • Proven track record of sourcing, closing, and scaling GTM partnerships that drive pipeline and revenue
  • Strong commercial acumen and experience negotiating partnership contracts
  • Experience building zero-to-one programs or GTM motions
  • Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders, including C-level executives
  • Deep understanding of the SaaS ecosystem and embedded payments landscape
  • Experience managing referral or reseller partnerships
  • Previous experience working within the payments or FinTech industry


Role: Strategic Partnership Manager

Level: IC4

Location: Canada

Base Salary Range: $125,000/yr to $200,000/yr OTE + equity + benefits

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries at our headquarters in San Francisco, California. Individual pay is determined by work location, job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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