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.
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.
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.
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.
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Partner and Alliance Manager/Director, Americas Enterprise
$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...
2 weeks ago
$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...
4 weeks ago
Principal Product Manager - Vertical Partnerships
$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...
2 weeks ago
Partner Success Manager, Manufacturer & Specialty Partnerships
$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...
Today
$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...
Reposted 4 days ago
$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...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$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...
1 week ago
$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...
Reposted 4 days ago
Principal Technical Partner Relationship Manager
$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...
2 weeks ago
Managing Director, Go-to-Market Value Creation
$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...
Reposted 1 week ago
$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...
3 weeks ago
Senior Partner Manager - Northeast
$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...
3 weeks ago
Senior Partner Success Manager
$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...
3 weeks ago
$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...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Partner Solutions Engineer, Technical Partnerships
$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...
2 weeks ago
Executive Director, Strategic Delivery & Growth
$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...
1 week ago
Senior Partner Account Manager
$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...
2 weeks ago
$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...
2 weeks ago
Manager, Strategic Partnerships
$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...
2 weeks ago
$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...
Reposted 1 week ago
$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...
2 weeks ago
$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...
6 days ago
$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...
4 days ago
$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...
1 week ago
Principal Partner Account Manager
$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...
2 weeks ago
What does a Partnership Director do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Search Ladders for Partnership Director openings, then review listings for responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation to identify roles that match your goals.