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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$177K - $265K *

Unlock your potential as a strategic partner, driving talent strategy and organizational effectiveness within a dynamic, global environment. Contribute to transformational initiatives that foster inno...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $248K *

Elevate organizational effectiveness by partnering with executive leaders to design talent strategies that drive performance, foster culture, and lead transformative changes in a rapidly evolving envi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information 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

$150K - $160K *

Champion the standardization and optimization of addressable media workflows, ensuring consistent investment processes and governance across agencies. Drive operational excellence and scalability in i...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$127K - $161K *

Lead global brand activation and communications strategies, enhancing visibility and engagement through innovative partnerships and content. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive measurable business...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Engage with service providers to create a robust referral network, increasing sales channels through trusted partnerships in the CPG ecosystem. Focus on activating key partners to drive qualified lead...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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

$161K - $180K *

Engage with diverse stakeholders to drive impactful fundraising initiatives, fostering partnerships that support conservation efforts. Leverage strong relationship-building skills to enhance Pew’s Env...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Drive your career with a strategic leadership role overseeing partner ecosystems, shaping partner programs, and enhancing revenue growth through innovative strategies and data-driven decisions...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Champion the partner strategy, driving growth and engagement across ERP providers and professional services. Lead the design of the partner team, ensuring accountability for partner-sourced revenue an...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information 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

$125K - $150K *

Transform organizational effectiveness by partnering with leadership to drive talent development, inclusive culture, and strategic workforce initiatives. Lead HR advisory efforts to support significan...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $98K *

Innovate by delivering comprehensive HR services, fostering partnerships, and enhancing student performance through strategic collaboration with schools and the community. Drive impactful HR initiativ...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$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

$125K - $150K *

Optimize healthcare data partnerships to scale data access for AI research. Identify, negotiate, and manage partnerships with health systems and networks, crafting strategies that enhance data acquisi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors by leading operations in a vibrant assisted living and memory care community. Drive excellence in resident care, financial performance, a...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K - $88K *

Advance global partnerships by managing outreach, recruitment campaigns, and relationship-building with academic institutions. Collaborate across departments to enhance student success and track partn...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Drive your career forward by leading strategic partnerships with trade associations to enhance brand visibility and engagement in the Building Materials Division, fostering collaboration and measurabl...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead live productions and ensure flawless execution across broadcasts, events, and recordings. Collaborate with teams to enhance technical operations, mentoring staff while exceeding client expectatio...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$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

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic marketing team focused on driving growth for orthodontic and pediatric practices. Collaborate with leaders to develop impactful strategies that enhance patient acquisi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to manage and expand strategic AMER partnerships, driving sales growth and project delivery through collaboration with internal teams and partners in the region, requiring occasional t...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.