Partnership Director Jobs

Partnership Directors build and lead the relationships that help organizations grow. They identify strategic partners, shape mutually beneficial agreements, and guide collaborations from initial conversations through long-term performance. Explore Partnership Director opportunities on Ladders, including vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Partnership Director Do?

A Partnership Director develops an organization’s partnership strategy and turns it into measurable results. Responsibilities may include sourcing and evaluating partners, negotiating commercial terms, managing executive relationships, coordinating cross-functional teams, and tracking revenue or other partnership outcomes. The role often works closely with sales, marketing, product, legal, and finance leaders.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience in partnerships, business development, strategic alliances, or a related field. Strong candidates bring negotiation and communication skills, commercial judgment, relationship-building ability, and confidence presenting to senior stakeholders. Depending on the organization, experience with contract management, partner programs, market analysis, and CRM or analytics tools may also be valuable.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Partnership Director roles are available across industries such as technology, media, financial services, healthcare, and professional services. Scope varies by employer: some positions focus on a portfolio of strategic accounts, while others build a partnership function or manage a team. Compensation depends on factors including location, industry, company size, experience, and incentive structure. Browse Ladders for vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more.

Find Partnership Director Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore Partnership Director openings and related leadership roles. Review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details to find opportunities that fit your experience and career goals.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$150K - $180K *

Lead the development of innovative go-to-market strategies across five distinct brands, driving new business growth in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with teams to build a sustainable sales eng...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$199K - $232K *

Unlock potential by driving social media strategy and engagement across diverse platforms. Collaborate with teams to create compelling content, analyze performance, and enhance brand presence while ad...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer a high-performing culture by partnering with leaders to deliver strategic HR solutions that enhance employee engagement, retention, and growth in a dynamic, mission-driven environment...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in strategic program management, overseeing project delivery and team development. Drive successful outcomes through effective staffing, risk management, and stakeholder collaboration...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $250K *

Elevate client partnerships by solving complex business challenges. Seek out and establish new connections while fostering long-term relationships to drive success and become a trusted advisor in the...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$192K - $240K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic people initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness and performance within a high-growth sales environment. Collaborate with senior leadership to align ta...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $161K *

Drive strategic growth by establishing and nurturing key partnerships with Enterprise Claims carriers, ensuring service excellence and collaboration across internal teams to enhance business outcomes...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$185K - $344K *

Lead transformative initiatives by embedding adoption strategies from design to deployment, ensuring sustainable outcomes across teams and processes. Collaborate with leaders to enhance change readine...

East Hanover, NJRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $135K *

Support growth by coaching client-facing professionals to enhance pipelines, advance opportunities, and strengthen client relationships. Collaborate with leaders to execute strategies and drive measur...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$135K - $159K *

Unlock potential by driving client outreach and proposals, converting new partners to the platform. Own complex sales cycles, build executive relationships, and leverage AI-driven strategies to enhanc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in driving client success by building trusted partnerships, understanding client objectives, and ensuring seamless delivery of services. Collaborate with internal teams to enhance sati...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead and expand strategic client relationships, driving satisfaction and revenue growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-impact solutions and manage large-scale initiatives while ensuri...

Maryland, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Unlock compensation strategies by partnering with teams to analyze, model, and deliver data-driven solutions. Drive benchmarking, job architecture, and annual comp cycles to ensure equitable pay pract...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $145K *

Lead strategic communications initiatives for purpose-driven clients, managing relationships and executing impactful campaigns. Drive policy proposals and content development while overseeing a talent...

Washington, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$156K - $235K *

Innovate customer engagement by ensuring successful implementation of cloud solutions. Drive satisfaction, revenue growth, and strategic partnerships through relationships while collaborating with int...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading a global team in Trust Services, enhancing client relationships, and driving operational excellence. Shape the future of AI-powered security solutions while ensuring top-ti...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower growth by driving strategic cybersecurity solutions across enterprise accounts. Leverage executive relationships and a diverse partner ecosystem to close complex deals and achieve significant...

San Antonio, TXRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic growth in cybersecurity consulting by building executive relationships and closing complex deals. Leverage a diverse partner ecosystem to deliver tailored solutions while achieving sig...

Los Angeles, CARemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a strategic leader driving growth in cybersecurity consulting. Engage with executive stakeholders, close complex deals, and leverage a vast partner ecosystem to deliver tailor...

Scottsdale, AZRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $135K *

Champion a vision for philanthropy operations, leading donor engagement and event initiatives while driving optimal support for Florida's fundraising strategy to enhance major gift fundraising efforts...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted yesterday

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

$135K - $160K *

Transform OEM partnerships by driving strategic growth and innovative solutions. Leverage market insights and relationship-building skills to negotiate impactful deals and collaborate with senior lead...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Empower operational excellence by supporting C-suite executives with complex scheduling, stakeholder coordination, and proactive management of priorities in a fast-paced environment. Bring your expert...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform client marketing strategies by leading interdisciplinary teams, delivering innovative solutions based on research and best practices, while fostering long-lasting client relationships to ach...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $160K *

Shape the future of compensation strategy across North America, partnering with senior leaders to attract and retain top talent while ensuring compliance and pay equity. Drive complex initiatives and...

Denver, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic accounts in ticketing, driving high-value sales and building influential relationships. Curate culturally relevant events while developing a robust sales pipeline...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Partnership Director do?question toggle

    A Partnership Director sets partnership strategy, identifies and develops business relationships, negotiates agreements, and works across teams to deliver measurable results from collaborations.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Partnership Director jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for relevant experience in partnerships, strategic alliances, or business development, along with negotiation, communication, commercial, and stakeholder-management skills.

  • Which industries hire Partnership Directors?question toggle

    Partnership Directors work in many sectors, including technology, media, financial services, healthcare, and professional services. The focus of the role depends on the organization’s business model and partner ecosystem.

  • How much do Partnership Directors earn?question toggle

    Pay varies based on experience, location, industry, company size, and compensation structure. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for salary details.

  • How can I find Partnership Director jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Search Ladders for Partnership Director openings, then review listings for responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation to identify roles that match your goals.