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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$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in transforming employee onboarding processes through Workday, managing the entire project lifecycle from design to implementation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure al...
3 weeks ago
Enterprise Partnerships Manager
$125K - $150K *
Accelerate progress at strategic partnerships across hardware and infrastructure. Manage complex relationships, collaborating across teams to enhance performance and drive market impact, ensuring mutu...
4 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Transform your career by leading financial operations in a dynamic law firm. Collaborate with leadership to develop strategies that enhance profitability, operational efficiency, and sustainable growt...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in managing environmental and regulatory projects, ensuring compliance and client satisfaction while overseeing budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams from proposal to complet...
1 week ago
Director, Channel Partnerships
$175K - $250K *
Pioneer strategic channel partnerships, driving growth by building and scaling a robust pipeline through collaboration with key industry players, ensuring impactful client solutions and revenue genera...
Reposted 1 week ago
Manager of Partnership Development
$80K - $96K *
Develop and lead partnership strategies to enhance educational outreach and engagement. Collaborate with K12 and higher education stakeholders to drive growth and sustainability, ensuring effective im...
1 week ago
$96K - $138K *
Shape the future of partnerships by driving high-priority projects, ensuring visibility across initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results in a fast-paced e...
2 days ago
$92K - $131K *
Unlock the potential of cross-functional initiatives by driving execution and visibility in a dynamic partnerships environment. Collaborate with leaders to manage high-priority projects and ensure sea...
2 days ago
$86K - $124K *
Lead the charge in managing high-priority projects across partnerships, ensuring clear visibility and execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive initiatives, support flagship events, and maint...
2 days ago
Director, Strategic Partnerships
$168K - $285K *
Drive strategic partnerships by shaping and executing initiatives that align with AI and business priorities. Collaborate across teams to develop relationships and deliver measurable outcomes that enh...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Director, People Business Partnership
$160K - $190K *
Transform the workplace by partnering with leaders to build extraordinary teams, ensuring every employee has the best manager. Drive performance, clarity, and growth through evidence-based coaching an...
1 week ago
Manager, Strategic Partnerships and Alliances
$110K - $130K *
Elevate growth opportunities by developing strategic partnerships that drive sales revenue, leveraging collaborative relationships in the financial service sector. Innovate go-to-market strategies to...
Reposted yesterday
Strategic Partnerships Director
$110K - $130K *
Engage in impactful partnerships as an individual contributor to drive revenue growth and patient access through scalable partnership strategies that enhance engagement and clinical outcomes in histor...
4 weeks ago
Manager, Strategic Partnerships and Alliances
$100K - $120K *
Elevate your career by developing strategic partnerships that drive sales revenue, enhancing relationships across diverse sectors, and implementing impactful go-to-market strategies to foster growth a...
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$75K - $100K *
Contribute to the success of businesses by building relationships, providing personalized solutions, and fostering growth in a rewarding B2B environment focused on face-to-face interactions and ongoin...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Manager, Strategic Partnerships
$160K - $195K *
Reimagine partnerships as you drive strategic growth by establishing innovative relationships that expand distribution and enhance customer value, working closely with executives to shape impactful co...
4 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Empower relationships within the Bay Area startup ecosystem to drive new customer acquisition through strategic partnerships and community events, while collaborating closely with Account Executives t...
1 week ago
$95K - $130K *
Unlock potential by building strategic partnerships in the property management sector. Collaborate with industry leaders to create warm introductions and co-marketing opportunities, driving growth and...
1 week ago
$100K *
Drive impactful partnerships that enhance revenue and customer experiences using AI tools. Collaborate cross-functionally to execute strategies, develop solutions, and deliver measurable growth in a f...
4 weeks ago
Investments Partnerships Director XRP DeFi
$150K - $225K *
Shape the future of strategic partnerships by driving alliances with institutional investors and tech ventures. Lead a high-impact team to enhance growth and market influence through innovative collab...
6 days ago
Corporate Partner / Corporate Senior Counsel
$200K - $500K+*
Join a team that's shaping the future of business transactions and corporate governance. Leverage your 10+ years of expertise in private equity, M&A, and compliance to drive impactful legal solutions...
Reposted yesterday
Head of Partnerships - Education
$135K - $190K *
Transform the education landscape by driving strategic partnerships and awareness across schools. Lead initiatives to enhance fundraising efforts, build relationships with key organizations, and deliv...
1 week ago
Strategic Partnerships Director
$135K - $160K *
Lead the charge in developing strategic partnerships that drive revenue growth and align enterprise customer objectives with innovative technology solutions, while collaborating with cross-functional...
Reposted today
Partnership Compliance Consultant
$110K - $140K *
Champion compliance excellence by conducting hands-on reviews and mock exams for investment advisers and broker-dealers, ensuring clients remain exam-ready while fostering strong relationships and men...
2 weeks ago
Head of Strategic Partnerships
$250K - $300K *
Join us to lead strategic partnerships that position HeyGen as the go-to AI avatar and video partner for top platforms. Drive integration deals, build relationships, and shape the future of AI collabo...
3 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.