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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$105K - $115K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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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.