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.

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$120K - $247K *

Unlock potential by leading high-impact brand partnerships and pop-up programs. Collaborate across teams to drive integrated marketing strategies from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with busine...

San Francisco, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize leadership effectiveness by partnering with engineering managers to foster a culture of coaching and accountability, enhancing employee experience and performance across the organization...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$220K - $250K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic partner relationships and collaborating across teams to enhance solution development, enabling partners to achieve measurable outcomes while promoting business gr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate partner success by managing strategic mid-market and enterprise relationships. Drive revenue growth through effective onboarding, enablement, and co-selling, while collaborating cross-function...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$73K - $93K *

Lead client engagements by building strong relationships, managing projects, and driving business growth. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver high-quality solutions while mentoring staff and id...

Florida, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing client and media partner relationships, ensuring exceptional service and effective contract management while driving growth and collaboration in news media investments...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$96K - $181K *

Unlock potential by leading product strategy and driving growth in the Merchant Acquiring Payments sector. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to enhance product offerings and delive...

Cleveland, OHRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Engage with health plan partners to ensure optimal value delivery and expansion, focusing on retention and satisfaction. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance program success while managing multip...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion strategic channel partnerships by managing relationships, driving referral growth, and executing account strategies. Collaborate with sales teams to enhance partner engagement and optimize pe...

Oklahoma City, OKRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $170K *

Drive business growth by building relationships and delivering innovative solutions in the Higher Education sector. Leverage your expertise in sales and strategic transformation to meet client needs a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion partner relationships by driving acquisition, onboarding, and business outcomes. Own the full lifecycle of partnerships, develop joint plans, and measure results to fuel growth in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $155K *

Unlock potential by partnering with leaders to drive talent strategies that align with business goals, enhance team performance, and foster a culture of growth and inclusivity in a fast-paced, innovat...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $128K *

Champion strategic talent initiatives by partnering with GTM and Sales leaders to drive impactful solutions, enhance team performance, and foster a culture of growth and inclusivity in a fast-paced, i...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $109K *

Join a team that's focused on acquiring and growing strategic partnerships. Drive high performance in a customer-centric environment, achieving revenue targets while utilizing sales technology to enha...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform partner relationships by driving revenue growth and ensuring strategic alignment. Collaborate with senior management to enhance partner experiences and optimize processes, while advocating f...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$145K - $170K *

Explore a dynamic role driving partner success and revenue growth through strategic collaboration with VARs and system integrators, enhancing market presence and customer engagement in cloud security...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Make your mark at a fast-paced, high-growth organization by partnering with managers to enhance team dynamics, drive performance, and manage employee relations, while executing people programs and pro...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Shape and execute a dynamic partner ecosystem strategy, driving revenue growth through high-impact alliances in the SaaS industry. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance market reach and strengthen...

Durham, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $194K *

Lead the technical strategy for strategic partnerships, transforming partner needs into integrations and influencing product design. Collaborate with R&D to evaluate AI models and enhance GitLab's off...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $170K *

Champion growth by managing strategic partnerships with enterprise service professionals. Leverage data-driven insights to drive retention and revenue, while building trusted relationships with execut...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Unlock new opportunities by building strategic partnerships with academic institutions to enhance research in neurology, psychiatry, and sleep. Collaborate with principal investigators to drive adopti...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

$110K - $130K *

Champion growth by developing and executing innovative marketing strategies that enhance patient acquisition and practice performance across a network of orthodontic and pediatric practices...

Scottsbluff, NERemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Empower your career by leading Channel Operations to enhance partner engagement, drive operational excellence, and foster team performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to maximize value and achieve...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Shape strategic partnerships by managing a diverse ecosystem of collaborators, driving co-marketing initiatives, and optimizing lead generation efforts to enhance value and visibility for a dynamic gr...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.