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.
Partnership Development Manager
$110K - $130K *
Transform partner relationships by driving revenue growth and ensuring strategic alignment. Collaborate with senior management to enhance partner experiences and optimize processes, while advocating f...
2 weeks ago
Vice President, Global Partnerships
$225K *
Unlock potential by driving significant sponsorship revenue through strategic partnerships, leveraging a deep understanding of sports marketing to meet client objectives and enhance brand visibility a...
5 days ago
People Business Partner Director
$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
People Business Partner Director
$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...
4 weeks ago
Senior Partner Manager - NY Metro
$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...
1 week ago
25522-Director, Addressable Investment Enablement, Investment Operations
$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
Senior Manager Partnerships and Content Planning
$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
$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
$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...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Officer, Partnerships (Fundraising)
$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
$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
$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
Sr. Director / VP, Partner Alliances (Remote)
$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...
2 weeks ago
Associate Director, HRBA Advisory
$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
PARTNER, HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS
$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
Senior Partner Solutions Architect, Strategic Partnerships
$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...
1 week ago
Senior Account Partner, Large Pro Partnerships
$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...
1 week ago
Academic Partnerships Director
$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...
1 week ago
$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
$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
Assistant Director, Global Partners
$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
Trade Association Partnerships Marketing Manager
$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
Senior Director/Technical Director
$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
Partnerships Director - Alabama, Kentucky, Arkansas
$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...
Reposted 1 week ago
Director of Marketing - Practice Growth
$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
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.