Wave

VP, Digital Partners

Wave$160K — $200K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or related field.
  • 12+ years of Sales, Partnership, Business Development, or Channel Leadership Experience.
  • 10+ years of Executive Leadership Experience.
  • 8+ years in Digital Partnerships, Affiliate Marketing, or Strategic Alliance Leadership.
  • 5+ years in Website platform management and system integration.
  • Expert-level knowledge of digital sales channels and strategic partnership management.
  • Strong business acumen with technical fluency and advanced analytical skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and scale a high-performing organization across multiple functions.
  • Establish sales forecasts and drive performance with digital reseller partners.
  • Manage budget leadership and annual operating plans in a competitive market.
  • Ensure partner compliance with quality and brand standards.
  • Expand existing partner relationships to drive growth and market penetration.
  • Build senior executive relationships to drive strategy and collaboration.
  • Oversee business development activities, including pipeline management and contract negotiations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive pay and benefits package.
  • Support for employee well-being at every life stage.
Full Job Description
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the SVP of Digital Sales, the VP, Digital Partners, leads Spectrum's digital reseller channel strategy and execution. This role is responsible for digital partner-driven sales, achieving channel sales targets, and overseeing the full partner lifecycle, from onboarding, performance management and expansion of the channel. The VP will lead the existing high-performance team, manage and strengthen existing partnerships, and identify new partners and vertical opportunities. As a strategic thought leader in the digital reseller space, this role must bring executive-level expertise across the reseller ecosystem, including partner landscapes, ordering API's, attribution models, and the broader digital marketing environment.

HOW THE VP, DIGITAL PARTNERS MAKES AN IMPACT
  • Lead, develop, and scale a high-performing organization spanning Account Management, Business Development, Operations and Compliance, with a strong focus on talent acquisition, coaching, succession planning, and employee development.
  • Establish accurate sales forecasts and drive performance against a diverse portfolio of digital reseller partners.
  • Budget leadership across a significant expenditure - inclusive of dynamic rate-cards and models, in a competitive marketplace. Develop and manage annual operating plans, budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation strategies.
  • Ensure partners operate in alignment with Spectrum's quality, compliance, and brand standards across all customer touchpoints, including digital experiences and offline sales channels (SEO, digital marketing tactics, digital merchandising and call center compliance)
  • Expand and optimize existing partner relationships to drive organic growth, improve sales productivity, and increase market penetration.
  • Build and maintain senior executive relationships with digital partner leadership to influence strategy, resolve escalations, and identify new opportunities for collaboration.
  • Oversee business development activities including market opportunity assessment, pipeline management, partnership evaluation, and contract negotiations.
  • Lead account management functions responsible for partner performance, KPI achievement, sales planning, and execution against growth objectives.
  • Drive performance improvement initiatives across third-party partner call center environments to enhance conversion, customer experience, and operational effectiveness.
  • Responsible for operations and compliance functions of onboarding, technical integrations, merchandising, commissions, audits, and operational readiness.
  • Negotiate partnership agreements, compensation models, and strategic commercial arrangements to deliver top results while maximizing ROI.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align priorities, remove barriers, and ensure successful implementation of key initiatives.

WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Corporate environment. Travel required up to 50%.


WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO SPECTRUM

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or related field.

EXPERIENCE
  • 12+ years Sales, Partnership, Business Development, or Channel Leadership Experience
  • 10+ years Executive Leadership Experience
  • 8+ years Digital Partnerships, Affiliate Marketing, Indirect Distribution, or Strategic Alliance Leadership
  • 5+ years Website platform management and system integrating

SKILLS
  • Expert-level knowledge of digital sales channels, affiliate and reseller ecosystems, and strategic partnership management
  • Demonstrated executive-level leadership skills, with exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building capabilities
  • Strong business acumen supported by technical fluency and advanced analytical skills
  • Proven experience negotiating complex commercial agreements and structuring strategic partnership terms

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION
  • Master's degree preferred

SKILLS
  • Experience within telecommunications, technology, digital commerce, or performance marketing industries.
  • Strong understanding of API integrations, digital merchandising, and partner technology platforms.

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A qualified applicant's criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

About Wave

Wave is a Canadian financial services company that provides accounting, invoicing, and payment processing software for small businesses. The company was founded in 2010 by Kirk Simpson and James Lochrie. Wave's software is used by over 4 million small businesses around the world. In 2019, the company was acquired by H&R Block for $405 million. Wave is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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