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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$130K - $160K *

Shape the future of strategic partnerships by driving growth through collaboration with global technology partners. Leverage your expertise to enhance market presence and execute impactful go-to-marke...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $142K *

Empower partnerships by sourcing and activating new agency and consultant partners. Drive engagement through structured outreach and scalable onboarding, ensuring partner success while maintaining dat...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $185K *

Drive product strategy and innovation to enhance vertical partnerships, focusing on tailored experiences across industries. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful solutions that boost use...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Optimize partner relationships by managing implementations and operations for new agreements. Drive success through effective communication, performance monitoring, and strategic growth initiatives, e...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Champion client relationships and optimize pharmaceutical distribution projects, leveraging extensive industry expertise to deliver high-quality solutions and insights while managing multiple accounts...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$70K - $140K *

Lead the charge in enhancing our Partner ecosystem by managing relationships and driving growth initiatives. Oversee onboarding, operations, and support for System Integrators while implementing autom...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $159K *

Optimize client partnerships by driving strategic outreach and proposals. Leverage AI tools to enhance sales cycles, mentor peers, and contribute to revenue growth through long-term relationships and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $175K *

Empower client success by leading account health, driving growth, and managing budgets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated campaigns while mentoring your account team and en...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$93K - $159K *

Lead strategic partnerships by managing complex relationships, driving business development, and ensuring effective collaboration across teams to enhance our partner ecosystem and achieve growth objec...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $250K *

Drive portfolio value creation through strategy execution, leveraging your extensive experience in revenue growth and go-to-market capabilities to lead engagements and mentor GTM teams across technolo...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $114K *

Transform partner engagement by developing and executing enablement programs that educate and empower partners, driving success and contributing to overall business growth through strategic collaborat...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $170K *

Drive partner success by building relationships with VARs and system integrators, enhancing pipeline creation, and accelerating deal velocity to achieve revenue goals in a dynamic, cloud-focused envir...

Massachusetts, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $145K *

Contribute to the growth of strategic partner relationships by driving successful implementations and onboarding practices. Collaborate across teams to enhance partner experiences and ensure long-term...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Shape strategic partnerships by owning enterprise account growth, fostering executive relationships, and leading cross-functional teams to drive market expansion while consistently achieving and forec...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role managing technical partnerships, scoping integrations, and ensuring successful collaboration between engineering teams and partners. Shape strategic conversations...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $240K *

Transform the future of clinical development by leading strategic initiatives, fostering client relationships, and driving innovative solutions in a dynamic, global environment. Shape best practices a...

Durham, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform partner relationships into measurable success by managing a strategic portfolio of technology and advisory partners. Collaborate across teams to drive growth, co-sell, and enhance operationa...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $182K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming business needs into innovative software solutions. Collaborate with clients and developers to ensure high satisfaction and successful adoption while advanc...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$71K - $90K *

Help us cultivate impactful donor relationships and enhance philanthropic support through strategic engagement and compelling communications, while collaborating across teams to drive major giving ini...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a strategic HR Business Partner, supporting global entities. Drive employee relations, performance management, and culture integration while guiding HR initiatives across divers...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Engage with partners and prospects to qualify leads, manage inbound inquiries, and ensure a seamless handoff to sales teams. Drive positive first experiences while maintaining CRM accuracy and collabo...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of partner engagement by leading global programs that enhance value across the customer lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, improve partner exp...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Transform media operations by planning and coordinating across various areas, ensuring efficiency and adherence to best practices while driving productivity and cost savings in a dynamic environment...

New York, NYRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$180K - $200K *

Empower partner operations by leading strategy, optimizing processes, and enhancing tools for a diverse global partner ecosystem. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure scalable infrastructure and m...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $175K *

Champion partner relationships to drive revenue and innovation within the Salesforce ecosystem. Leverage your expertise to enhance platform adoption and marketplace success while collaborating with in...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.