Explore Partner Manager Jobs

Partner Managers build and grow the relationships that help businesses reach new customers, expand into markets, and deliver greater value. Browse vetted Partner Manager opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders, including roles focused on strategic partnerships, alliances, and channel programs.

What Does a Partner Manager Do?

Partner Managers develop relationships with external organizations and coordinate plans that support shared business goals. Depending on the company, they may recruit and onboard partners, create joint go-to-market strategies, manage channel performance, and collaborate with sales, marketing, product, and legal teams. The role combines relationship management with commercial planning and execution.

Common Partner Manager Responsibilities

  • Identify, evaluate, and develop strategic business partnerships.
  • Build partner plans, programs, and joint initiatives that support revenue and growth targets.
  • Coordinate partner onboarding, enablement, communications, and ongoing engagement.
  • Track performance using pipeline, revenue, adoption, and other agreed-upon metrics.
  • Work across internal teams to resolve issues and improve the partner experience.
  • Negotiate agreements and support renewals in partnership with relevant stakeholders.

Skills for Partner Manager Jobs

Employers often seek strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, along with the ability to manage complex projects and influence teams without direct authority. Commercial acumen, analytical thinking, and experience with CRM or partner relationship management tools can also be valuable. Requirements vary by industry, partner model, and seniority.

Find Your Next Partner Manager Role

Explore Partner Manager openings on Ladders to find opportunities aligned with your experience and career goals. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates discover roles in partnerships, business development, and channel leadership.

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$150K - $180K *

Unlock new business opportunities by leveraging your SAP expertise and extensive network. Drive sales cycles from prospecting to closing, focusing on manufacturing and enterprise clients. Collaborate...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by managing ISV programs and driving technical content development. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful marketing assets, ensuring alignment and timely execution in a fast-p...

Hillsboro, ORRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$300K - $340K *

Unlock significant revenue growth by driving strategic partnerships and managing key client portfolios. Your expertise will foster long-term relationships and enhance brand engagement, contributing to...

New York, NYRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to build a new AI-driven demand generation channel from scratch. You'll identify audiences, develop outreach strategies, and run experiments to create a repeatable pipeline, all while collabor...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's building a new AI-driven demand generation channel from scratch. You'll identify audiences, develop outreach strategies, and run experiments to create a repeatable pipeline, all whi...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$197K - $240K *

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San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive client success as the primary contact for SAP accounts, ensuring operational excellence and continuous value creation. Lead service delivery, manage relationships, and foster improvement initiat...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer growth within established enterprise accounts, improving retention and driving measurable expansion by engaging new stakeholders and increasing contract value while collaborating closely with...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $135K *

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United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$269K - $360K *

Join a team that's driving transformation in the Public Sector by managing strategic accounts. Leverage your expertise to build relationships, influence purchasing decisions, and align solutions with...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$88K - $136K *

Lead integrated marketing initiatives for newly acquired literacy programs, focusing on bilingual education. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance engagement and drive adoption through st...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's transforming early literacy by leveraging your experience in education. Collaborate with school and district leaders to build partnerships that drive student reading success and exp...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $120K *

Reimagine product marketing as you lead strategies that connect innovation to customer success, driving market adoption and value. Collaborate across teams to craft compelling messaging and shape the...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $145K *

Lead the charge in driving client success and commercial growth by managing strategic relationships, identifying upsell opportunities, and ensuring client satisfaction across a diverse portfolio in th...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as you lead global training operations. Manage cross-functional teams to enhance onboarding experiences, optimize performance metrics, and build leadership capacity across North...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Accelerate capital relationships by building networks with allocators and family offices. Drive fund raises and support M&A mandates while educating investors on private market structures. Own your im...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$187K - $260K *

Lead the charge in shaping our marketing technology ecosystem, driving product strategy and team development while enhancing workflows and cross-channel capabilities for data-driven marketing success...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Transform the Data Solutions landscape by leading product strategy, driving API integrations, and enhancing partner capabilities to maximize G2 data's market impact and customer value through innovati...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead end-to-end recruitment for senior roles, partnering with executives to shape hiring strategies and enhance talent acquisition initiatives. Drive process improvements and deliver exceptional candi...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $205K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $200K *

Transform the AI legal landscape by crafting a strategic product marketing narrative. Lead a high-performing team to drive growth, influence cross-functional partners, and engage legal professionals a...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $143K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing innovative marketing strategies for a digital platform, driving partner engagement and business growth through compelling storytelling and strategic positio...

Georgia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion strategic HR initiatives by partnering with Finance and Legal teams to enhance talent management, organizational design, and employee engagement, driving impactful people strategies that alig...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Partner Manager do?question toggle

    A Partner Manager develops and manages relationships with external organizations to support shared goals such as revenue growth, customer reach, product adoption, or market expansion. Responsibilities may include partner onboarding, joint planning, enablement, performance tracking, and cross-functional coordination.

  • What qualifications are common for Partner Manager jobs?question toggle

    Qualifications vary by employer, but many roles value experience in partnerships, sales, business development, account management, or a related field. Communication, negotiation, project management, analytical ability, and industry knowledge are frequently useful.

  • What skills help Partner Managers succeed?question toggle

    Relationship building, clear communication, strategic planning, negotiation, and collaboration are important. Many roles also benefit from commercial judgment, data analysis, and familiarity with CRM or partner management platforms.

  • Where can I find Partner Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Browse its Partner Manager listings to explore roles across industries and partnership models.

  • Are Partner Manager and Partnerships Manager the same role?question toggle

    The titles can overlap, but scope differs by company. Partner Manager roles may focus on a specific set of partners, channels, or accounts, while Partnerships Manager roles may have broader responsibility for identifying and developing strategic relationships.