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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$125K - $150K *

Drive transformative enterprise sales by leveraging relationships and expertise in industrial technology. Engage with C-suite executives to identify opportunities and expand customer accounts, ensurin...

Tampa, FLRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by co-leading strategic initiatives in Consumer Payments, ensuring operational excellence and alignment across teams. Drive innovation through AI integration and optimize workflows to...

Miami, FLRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $160K *

Empower brands to enhance digital experiences by leveraging Adobe Analytics and AEP. In this strategic role, you'll collaborate with clients to translate business goals into actionable insights, drivi...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$119K - $155K *

Unlock your potential by driving revenue through strategic sales of tax solutions. Collaborate with clients to tailor offerings, build relationships, and navigate complex organizations, ensuring enter...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $265K *

Champion governance excellence by leading policy frameworks, enhancing Board operations, and driving AI-enabled improvements. Engage with investors and committees to elevate governance practices at a...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $100K *

Partner with us to lead and mentor a team in delivering utility software implementations, ensuring projects meet client needs and are completed on time and within budget while fostering a culture of c...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$163K - $216K *

Unlock potential by serving as a strategic partner for enterprise payer accounts, focusing on risk adjustment and quality programs. Engage with C-suite leaders, enhance client relationships, and drive...

North Carolina, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $160K *

Transform market presence as you design and execute channel sales strategies, enhancing partner effectiveness while driving growth and customer satisfaction. Embrace a hybrid work model with travel op...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Engage with healthcare and life sciences organizations to drive sales growth. Own the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing, while building relationships with key stakeholders and expanding ac...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform customer experiences by guiding insureds through onboarding and telematics activation. Drive value as a trusted advisor, ensuring seamless service and continuous improvement in a fast-paced...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $125K *

Accelerate progress at our financial reporting function by leading compliance, ensuring accurate statements, and mentoring a skilled team. Drive technical accounting excellence and support executive d...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Manage and expand a high-volume portfolio of B2B healthcare accounts, ensuring exceptional customer engagement and retention while driving product adoption and scalable processes in a fast-paced envir...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Elevate customer success by managing accounts to drive value realization, ensuring technology adoption, and achieving renewal and expansion targets through strategic insights and collaboration with sa...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Champion customer success by leading a Technical Account Management team to enhance retention, drive adoption of our AI-powered platform, and ensure long-term growth through strategic client engagemen...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $138K *

Lead the strategy and execution of enterprise data exchange products, ensuring secure and standardized data sharing. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive interoperability and maximize business value...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$148K - $266K *

Lead pricing strategies for a global business unit, managing proposals and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate cost proposals and mitigate risks effectively...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Support project delivery as an Associate Engagement Manager, collaborating with teams on Workday implementations and ensuring customer satisfaction while driving innovation and strategic growth in the...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to drive successful Workday implementations and support project delivery. Collaborate with clients and consultants to ensure exceptional service and project health while contributing t...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in overseeing high-impact projects, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering strong customer relationships while ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivering measurab...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining procurement by leading the activation process for mid-market customers. You'll build a scalable strategy and develop a high-performing team, creating a significant impact...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine product marketing by crafting clear messaging and positioning. Collaborate across teams to understand customer needs and market dynamics, driving impactful product launches and sales enablem...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by driving impactful business improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage projects, analyze data, and enhance operational efficiency in a dynamic env...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Champion strategic relationships across Pacific military commands, turning insights into actionable opportunities. Lead customer engagements and exercises, ensuring operational readiness while buildin...

Hawaii, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate our newsletter and email marketing strategy by leading a high-volume program, optimizing engagement and monetization while managing a talented team. Drive performance through data analysis and...

New York, NYRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $197K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in community banking. As a strategic leader, you'll enhance client relationships, shape payment strategies, and deliver measurable growth across the Mid South reg...

Illinois, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.