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.
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.
$76K - $117K *
Drive the success of partnership programs by enhancing revenue and efficiency. Lead quarterly reviews, manage relationships, and develop metrics to ensure program health and growth. Collaborate on mar...
5 days ago
$76K - $117K *
Lead strategic partnership initiatives to maximize revenue and enhance client satisfaction. Drive program execution, reporting, and relationship management to ensure successful outcomes and continuous...
5 days ago
$76K - $117K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance partnership success through strategic program management, driving revenue growth and operational efficiency while ensuring consistent reporting and relationship building...
5 days ago
$76K - $117K *
Champion the growth of strategic partnerships by driving revenue and optimizing performance through effective program management, reporting, and relationship building with key stakeholders...
5 days ago
$89K *
Join a dynamic team to lead video storytelling at a prestigious medical center. Oversee productions from concept to final approval, blending creativity with project management to deliver impactful con...
1 week ago
$85K - $110K *
Unlock potential by fostering strong partnerships and driving revenue growth through strategic guidance and data-driven insights. Be the trusted advisor for partners, enhancing their service capabilit...
2 weeks ago
$85K - $110K *
Engage with partners to build lasting relationships and drive revenue growth. Act as a trusted advisor, providing strategic guidance and actionable insights to enhance service performance and expand o...
2 weeks ago
Senior Lead, Partnerships (Acquisition)
$110K - $130K *
Drive innovative partnerships to acquire new clients through strategic campaigns and referrals. Manage end-to-end negotiations and activate cross-functional collaborations to enhance customer acquisit...
1 week ago
$112K - $147K *
Elevate your career by leading a dynamic planned giving program, managing a dedicated team, and driving fundraising efforts to exceed $13M annually while fostering donor relationships and stewardship...
1 week ago
$112K - $147K *
Shape the future of philanthropy by leading a dynamic planned giving program, managing a dedicated team, and driving significant fundraising efforts to exceed annual targets while fostering donor rela...
1 week ago
$112K - $147K *
Drive the growth of a dynamic planned giving program, managing a team to exceed $13M annually while fostering relationships with legacy donors and enhancing marketing efforts to secure impactful gifts...
1 week ago
$70K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to maximizing client success through dynamic project management and client engagement in the government defense and intelligence sectors. This role involves travel and col...
1 week ago
$70K - $115K *
Engage with clients to enhance project success through training and support. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless implementation and satisfaction in a dynamic, client-facing role requiring travel...
1 week ago
Manager, Partnership Marketing
$80K - $88K *
Champion client success by managing partnership marketing initiatives, ensuring effective activation programs, and delivering strategic insights to enhance business growth across Major League Soccer a...
1 week ago
Vice President, Commercial & Customer Partnerships
$250K - $275K *
Lead the charge in developing strategic customer partnerships, managing complex data center transactions, and aligning cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet customer needs w...
1 week ago
Vice President, Commercial & Customer Partnerships
$250K - $275K *
Lead the charge in developing strategic hyperscale customer relationships, managing complex data center transactions from engagement to delivery, while ensuring alignment between customer needs and co...
1 week ago
Vice President, Commercial & Customer Partnerships
$250K - $275K *
Drive strategic customer partnerships and complex transactions in the data center sector, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that align with customer needs and c...
1 week ago
Head of Partnering, North America
$150K - $180K *
Champion the future of People & Performance in North America by partnering with executives to build high-performing teams, leading a dedicated team of People Partners, and ensuring alignment with glob...
1 week ago
Executive Director, Strategic Partnerships - Detroit
$125K - $200K *
Lead revenue growth at the Association of Pickleball Players through innovative sponsorship, ticket, and hospitality sales strategies while fostering team development and building key client relations...
4 weeks ago
$85K - $105K *
Join a dynamic team as you drive precision and organization in portfolio operations, ensuring seamless donor engagement and high-quality partner experiences through disciplined execution and proactive...
2 weeks ago
Sr Partner Manager - Legal Corporate Partnerships
$119K - $222K *
Shape the future of channel sales by driving reseller and distributor partnerships across the Americas, enhancing legal sales execution, and achieving ambitious targets through strategic collaboration...
4 days ago
Principal People Business Partner
$181K - $226K *
Unlock your potential as a strategic advisor, driving People programs and shaping organizational effectiveness across key business units in a dynamic tech environment. Collaborate with C-level executi...
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Regional Partner & Alliances Director, North America
$150K - $180K *
Inspire growth within a dynamic partner ecosystem by leading strategies, fostering collaboration, and enhancing capabilities across North America, driving revenue through innovation in digital banking...
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Director, Strategic Partnerships- Western US
$150K - $210K *
Empower strategic partnerships by driving revenue growth and building impactful relationships with city governments and transport authorities, navigating complex sales cycles to reshape public mobilit...
1 week ago
Senior Technical Partnerships Manager
$250K - $300K *
Transform strategic technical alliances by managing key partnerships, driving joint customer engagement, and integrating solutions. Leverage your expertise in AI infrastructure to shape market reach a...
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.