Head of Partnerships

Summary

Join Manychat as the Head of Partnerships and spearhead our partnerships strategy, playing a pivotal role in shaping a thriving ecosystem. You will drive the expansion of existing affiliate and creator programs while pioneering new opportunities, including agency collaborations and other strategic partnerships. Lead and manage teams overseeing affiliate, agency, and creator partnerships, ensuring alignment with marketing and business goals. Identify and establish new partnership opportunities to enhance reach and impact. Collaborate with various teams to integrate partnerships into campaigns and initiatives. Build a dynamic partner community and define metrics to maximize partnership impact. Cultivate strong relationships with key partners to ensure sustained success. This role requires a visionary strategist with exceptional relationship-building skills and a passion for the creator economy.

Requirements

• 8+ years of proven experience in a senior partnerships role, managing diverse teams and multiple partnership streams
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills, demonstrated by a consistent track record of leading teams to achieve excellence
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute partnership strategies that deliver measurable results
• Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills, with a focus on creating mutual value
• Strategic mindset with a sharp ability to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities
• Strong analytical mindset, leveraging data to guide decisions and optimize outcomes
• Solid understanding of affiliate and influencer marketing landscapes
• Passion for the creator economy

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive partnerships strategy to accelerate the company’s growth and strengthen market leadership
• Lead and manage the teams overseeing affiliate, agency, and creator partnerships, ensuring alignment with overarching marketing and business goals
• Identify, evaluate, and establish new partnership opportunities across diverse verticals to enhance our reach and impact
• Collaborate closely with performance marketing, events, product, and PMM teams to seamlessly integrate partnerships into larger campaigns and initiatives
• Build a dynamic and engaged community of partners through innovative engagement programs and value-driven initiatives
• Define metrics, monitor performance, and implement strategies to maximize the impact of all partnership streams
• Cultivate and maintain robust relationships with key partners to ensure sustained success

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in SaaS partnerships is a significant advantage

Benefits

• Annual professional development reimbursement
• Generous time-off policy to balance your work and life
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• Hybrid format to split your time between the comforts of home and collaborative WeWork spaces