Job Description
At Justworks you’ll enjoy a welcoming and casual environment great benefits wellness program offerings company retreats and the ability to interact with and learn from leaders in the startup community. We work hard and care about our most prized asset - our people.
We’re helping businesses get off the ground by enabling them to focus on running their business. We solve HR issues. We’re data-driven and never stop iterating. If you’d like to work in a supportive entrepreneurial environment are interested in building something meaningful and having fun while doing it we’d love to hear from you.
We're united by shared goals and shared motivations at Justworks. These are best summed up in our company values which are reflected in our product and in our team.
Our Values
If this sounds like you you’ll fit right in.
You are an energetic curious and relationship-minded sales development or partnerships professional who excels at sourcing high-quality leads and opening doors. You thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy the challenge of identifying engaging and qualifying prospective partners across diverse segments. You bring strong outbound prospecting skills clear communication and a structured detail-oriented approach to building top-of-funnel activity.
You understand how to research markets craft compelling outreach and develop a strong point of view on partner fit. You enjoy collaborating with others and take pride in generating qualified high-value partnership opportunities that support the team’s growth goals.
As a Partner Acquisition Specialist you will identify engage and qualify new partnership prospects across brokers accountants HR consultants private equity/venture capital technology partners and strategic alliances. You will work closely with the Partner Acquisition Team Lead and broader Partnerships team to ensure a strong high-quality pipeline of potential partners.
Your Success ProfileWhat You Will Work On- Source and identify new partnership prospects across key segments: brokers accountants HR consultants PE/VC groups technology partners and alliances.
- Conduct market research to identify partner targets that align with Justworks’ partnership strategy and value proposition.
- Execute outbound prospecting workflows including email phone social outreach and multi-touch campaigns.
- Qualify partner prospects by understanding their business model customer base and alignment with Justworks’ offerings.
- Engage prospective partners through compelling messaging that communicates partnership value and integration potential.
- Maintain accurate activity tracking prospect notes and qualification data within Salesforce and associated tools.
- Schedule introductory meetings between qualified partners and Partner Managers or the Partnerships Leadership team.
- Collaborate with Marketing on outbound campaigns partner-facing materials and messaging refinement.
- Support continuous improvement of sourcing lists outreach tactics and partner qualification frameworks.
- Provide insights and feedback to the team on market trends partner objections and segment-specific patterns.
- Represent Justworks professionally in early partner interactions.
Your effectiveness in this role is anchored in the following competencies:
Core CompetenciesGood Judgment – You assess partner fit with clarity and prioritize outreach toward high-quality targets.
Detail-Oriented – You maintain accurate records structured outreach and consistent qualification criteria.
Sales & Partnership Acumen – You understand outbound prospecting fundamentals value-based messaging and partnership qualification basics.
Results-Driven – You meet or exceed activity and pipeline creation goals and take ownership of your performance.
Clear Communication – You craft compelling outreach listen actively and represent the company professionally in early conversations.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications- 1–3+ years of experience in Sales Development Outbound SDR/SDO roles Business Development or Partner/Channel sourcing.
- Strong outbound prospecting experience generating leads or early-stage partnership opportunities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor outreach across segments.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple prospects and tasks simultaneously.
- Experience working within Salesforce or similar CRM systems.
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Sales Marketing and Partnerships teams.
- Experience working in fast-paced high-growth SaaS or technology environments.
- Experience sourcing or supporting partnerships with brokers accountants HR consultants or technology partners.
- Familiarity with sales engagement tools (e.g. Outreach SalesLoft Apollo).
- Basic understanding of co-selling workflows or partner qualification models.
- Experience in B2B SaaS HR tech benefits or financial services ecosystems.
This position is paid a base wage plus incentive compensation. The base wage range for this position is targeted at $74000 - $90000 in our New York City office and competitive On-Target Earnings inclusive of incentive compensation of $113000 - $138000. Final offers may vary from those listed. *Incentive compensation is not guaranteed and earning is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive compensation plan.
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Actual compensation is based on multiple factors that are unique to each candidate including and not limited to skill set level of relevant experience and specific work location. Salary ranges for positions based in other locations may differ based on the cost of labor in that location.
For more information about Justworks’ Total Reward Philosophy including all of the perks and benefits we are proud to offer our team members please visit Total Rewards @ Justworks.
Diversity At JustworksJustworks is committed to maintaining a workplace where diversity of identity culture and life experience is the norm and is celebrated authentically and respected consistently. Diversity in our work our people and our product drives creativity and innovation entrepreneurial leadership and integrity competitiveness and collaboration throughout our business and in the market. We depend on our differences to make our team stronger our workplace more dynamic and our product accessible to all of our customers.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer open to all qualified applicants regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital or familial status disability pregnancy gender identity or expression veteran status genetic information or any other legally protected status. Justworks is fully dedicated to providing necessary support to candidates with disabilities who may require reasonable accommodations. We also provide reasonable accommodations to employees based on their sincerely held religious beliefs as well as for other covered reasons consistent with applicable federal state and local laws. If you're in need of a reasonable accommodation please reach out to us at [email protected]. Your comfort and success matter to us and we're here to ensure an inclusive experience.
Our DEIB Report
Skills Required
- 1-3+ years of experience in Sales Development Outbound SDR/SDO Business Development or Partner/Channel sourcing.
- Strong outbound prospecting experience generating leads or early-stage partnership opportunities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to tailor outreach across segments.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple prospects and tasks simultaneously.
- Experience working within Salesforce or similar CRM systems.
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Sales Marketing and Partnerships teams.
- Experience working in fast-paced high-growth SaaS or technology environments.
- Experience sourcing or supporting partnerships with brokers accountants HR consultants or technology partners.
- Familiarity with sales engagement tools (e.g. Outreach SalesLoft Apollo).
- Basic understanding of co-selling workflows or partner qualification models.
- Experience in B2B SaaS HR tech benefits or financial services ecosystems.
Justworks Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Healthcare Strength—Access to major‑carrier medical dental and vision plans is available on PEO Plus and presented/managed in one platform with clear guidance on eligibility and renewals. PEO Plus also layers in support elements like COBRA administration and integrated resources that enhance day‑to‑day healthcare value.
- Retirement Support—A multiple‑employer 401(k) through Empower is offered on PEO Plus simplifying setup and payroll integration. Options for employer matching are referenced helping round out core financial protections for employees.
- Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits—Wellbeing resources such as Talkspace/Headspace One Medical membership and a complimentary Peloton App One membership add meaningful non‑medical value. Commuter benefits and fertility/family‑building support via Kindbody further extend lifestyle coverage.
Justworks Insights
What We Do
Justworks is a cloud-based software platform that takes the busyness out of growing a business and alleviates the unknown. We've combined a simple platform and exceptional 24/7 customer service to help entrepreneurs and businesses grow with confidence by giving them access to corporate-level benefits automated payroll HR tools and compliance support— all in one place.
Why Work With Us
We're building a world in which starting running and joining a growing business is an accessible option for all. If you want to work in an entrepreneurial environment build something meaningful and have fun while doing it join us.
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