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.
Agency Partnerships Manager - Global Business Solutions - Canada
$90K - $120K *
Transform agency partnerships by driving revenue growth, enhancing collaboration, and implementing innovative marketing solutions. Leverage your expertise in digital media to establish TikTok as a key...
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Head of Private Equity Partnerships
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Lead the development of a robust Private Equity channel, driving strategy, partnerships, and team growth. Own the end-to-end process, from relationship management to revenue generation, while building...
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$130K *
Empower growth by managing strategic partnerships, driving revenue, and collaborating with senior stakeholders. Leverage your expertise to create impactful strategies in a fast-paced environment, ensu...
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$68K - $95K *
Empower small business success by managing key partner relationships, ensuring seamless financing opportunities, and enhancing the borrower experience through effective communication and strategic pro...
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Drive organizational effectiveness as a Sr. HR Partner, providing comprehensive HR support, enhancing employee engagement, and ensuring compliance within a dynamic fulfillment center environment. Coll...
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$75K - $100K *
Empower businesses by building lasting relationships and tailoring solutions that drive growth. Engage face-to-face with diverse clients, fostering trust and collaboration while shaping your own caree...
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Join a team that's dedicated to building strong B2B relationships, providing customized solutions to diverse businesses. Embrace an opportunity for personal growth and career development in a supporti...
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$160K - $190K *
Champion growth by building a robust people and talent function from the ground up. Design and implement strategic initiatives that enhance employee experience and align with business goals, ensuring...
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Director, Human Resources Business Partner
$120K - $145K *
Shape organizational success by partnering with leaders to align HR strategies with business goals, driving talent development, and enhancing employee engagement for a high-performance culture...
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Director, Human Resources Business Partner
$135K - $160K *
Empower organizational success by aligning HR strategies with business goals. Collaborate with leaders to enhance talent development, drive engagement, and foster a high-performance culture while navi...
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Director of Partnerships - Digital Learning - UTK
$105K - $110K *
Build strategic partnerships to enhance enrollment pipelines for online degree programs. Lead outreach, manage relationships, and develop processes to ensure program success while operating with auton...
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Strategic Partnerships Manager
$110K - $130K *
Drive strategic partnerships by engaging with crypto/AI builders, building a robust pipeline through outreach and relationship-building, and positioning as the preferred security partner in a dynamic...
3 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Drive growth by building strategic partnerships that enhance market reach and revenue. Collaborate with leadership to create a robust partner ecosystem, focusing on B2B SaaS, cybersecurity, and AI sol...
1 week ago
$125K - $150K *
Advance business growth in the US DoD market through strategic partnerships, opportunity shaping, and long-range pipeline management while collaborating with leadership and shaping bids to align tech...
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Partner Development Manager, Strategic Payment Partnerships
$130K - $160K *
Drive strategic payment partnerships, enhancing user experiences through collaboration and execution of initiatives. Leverage expertise in fintech to manage relationships and align stakeholders, ensur...
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Partner Development Manager, Strategic Payment Partnerships
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in developing and managing strategic payment partnerships, focusing on wallets and BNPL providers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance payment adoption and user experien...
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Partner Development Manager, Strategic Payment Partnerships
$110K - $130K *
Elevate strategic partnerships by managing key payment-method relationships, driving initiatives, and enhancing user experiences. Collaborate across teams to align goals and execute projects that supp...
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Partner Development Manager, Strategic Payment Partnerships
$125K - $150K *
Drive strategic partnerships by managing key payment-method relationships, enhancing user experiences, and executing initiatives that align with business goals. Collaborate across teams to foster grow...
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Senior Mgr, Partner Strategy & Ops, Partnerships & Alliances
$119K - $222K *
Empower the Partnerships & Alliances team by leading strategic initiatives, optimizing partner operations, and driving measurable outcomes through data-driven decision-making and technology solutions...
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Senior Mgr, Partner Strategy & Ops, Partnerships & Alliances
$119K - $222K *
Unlock potential by leading strategic partner initiatives and operations. Drive execution across cross-functional teams, enhance partner experiences, and implement scalable processes to achieve measur...
1 week ago
Associate Director, Media Strategy & Client Partnerships
$124K - $137K *
Join a team that's driving innovative media strategies for a diverse portfolio of DTC brands. Elevate client relationships and connect performance metrics to business outcomes across multiple media ch...
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Partnerships Lead, Startups & Channel
$120K - $165K *
Unlock the potential of partnerships by building a robust ecosystem from scratch, driving revenue through innovative startup programs, integrations, and channel collaborations while working closely wi...
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Partnerships Lead, Startups & Channel
$145K - $200K *
Accelerate our partnerships function from the ground up, driving startup programs, integrations, and channel partnerships. Collaborate closely with leadership to deliver impactful revenue growth and c...
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Manager, Lateral Partner Recruitment
$155K - $193K *
Join a team that's driving strategic growth through effective lateral partner recruitment. Collaborate with leadership and external partners to manage the recruitment lifecycle, ensuring a high-qualit...
1 week ago
Manager, Lateral Partner Recruitment
$165K - $206K *
Join a team that's dedicated to strategic growth through effective lateral partner recruitment. Collaborate with leadership to manage the recruitment lifecycle, ensuring a high-quality candidate exper...
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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.