Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and relationship-driven Partnerships Manager to help grow and scale our partner ecosystem. This role will focus on developing new partnerships activating newly signed partners and driving engagement and growth across our long-tail partner portfolio.
The Partnerships Manager will be responsible for building partner relationships increasing referral activity generating pipeline executing joint initiatives and identifying opportunities for mutual growth.
Responsibilities
Partner Development & Management
Identify prospect and engage new partners
Onboard and activate newly signed partners
Manage relationships with a portfolio of long-tail partners
Build relationships with partner stakeholders leadership teams and sales representatives
Conduct regular outreach to maintain engagement and drive partner activity
Re-engage dormant or underutilized partners
Growth & Revenue Generation
Increase partner-generated referrals opportunities and revenue
Accelerate partnership opportunities through proactive follow-up and collaboration
Develop and execute growth plans with partners
Identify opportunities to expand partner engagement and performance
Track and report on partnership activity and results
Campaigns & Events
Execute partner-focused outbound and BDR campaigns
Collaborate with Marketing on co-branded campaigns and promotions
Coordinate webinars conferences events and partner engagement initiatives
Support lead-sharing and referral programs
Strategic Initiatives
Analyze partnership performance and identify growth opportunities
Develop recommendations to improve partner activation and engagement
Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales Marketing Customer Success and Product teams
Maintain accurate CRM records and partnership reporting
Required Experience
3–5 years of experience in partnerships business development channel sales account management customer success or another relationship-driven commercial role
Demonstrated ability to build and manage external relationships that drive referrals pipeline revenue or measurable business outcomes
Experience managing multiple partner or customer relationships priorities and follow-up activities simultaneously
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at different levels
Experience using a CRM or similar system to track activity pipeline referrals and performance metrics
Highly organized proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with accountability for measurable results
Preferred Experience
2+ years of direct experience working with partner ecosystems referral partnerships channel programs or strategic alliances
Experience activating enabling or re-engaging partners to increase engagement and performance
Familiarity with partner-led demand generation including co-marketing campaigns webinars conferences events or outbound initiatives
Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Sales Marketing Customer Success Product or Operations teams to execute partner initiatives
Experience in a SaaS technology professional services healthcare benefits or HR-related environment
Benefits
Health Dental & Vision insurance
401(k) + company match
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday – Friday standard business hours
Location: Remote opportunities are available to candidates who reside in the following states: AL AZ CT FL GA HI IA IL IN KY LA MD MA MI MN MO MT NC NE NH NJ NV OH OR PA RI TN TX VA WA WI WY
Our commitment to an inclusive workplace
RethinkFirst is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity innovation and the success of our business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy genetic information disability status as a protected veteran or any other protected category under applicable federal state and local laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.
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Skills Required
- 3-5 years of experience in partnerships business development channel sales account management customer success or another relationship-driven commercial role
- Demonstrated ability to build and manage external relationships that drive referrals pipeline revenue or measurable business outcomes
- Experience managing multiple partner or customer relationships priorities and follow-up activities simultaneously
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at different levels
- Experience using a CRM or similar system to track activity pipeline referrals and performance metrics
- Highly organized proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with accountability for measurable results
- 2+ years of direct experience working with partner ecosystems referral partnerships channel programs or strategic alliances
- Experience activating enabling or re-engaging partners to increase engagement and performance
- Familiarity with partner-led demand generation including co-marketing campaigns webinars conferences events or outbound initiatives
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Sales Marketing Customer Success Product or Operations teams to execute partner initiatives
- Experience in a SaaS technology professional services healthcare benefits or HR-related environment
What the Team is Saying
RethinkFirst Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Leave & Time Off Breadth—Time off is described as generous including PTO paid sick time holidays bereavement and parental leave. Flexible or “unlimited” PTO is commonly usable in practice.
- Healthcare Strength—Core health coverage spans medical dental vision mental-health support FSAs and an EAP with access to RethinkCare. Health insurance is often characterized as comprehensive and for some affordable.
- Flexible Benefits—Work style includes a remote program and strong work-from-home norms that support flexibility. Flexible time-off structures reinforce day-to-day adaptability.
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What We Do
Rethink aims to provide families educators and behavior healthcare providers affordable best practice treatment solutions for children with special needs. Rethink is unique in our foot-print offering clinical support best-practice tools and research-based content via technology to all market segments reaching more children with special needs than any other solution. Our platform supports curriculum planning professional development parent training and tracking of student progress. Through video and online tools we bring to life best practice teaching treatment and intervention strategies that help educators parents and clinicians personalize instruction for every child. The Rethink program is currently being used by employers the US Department of Defense Managed Care Medicaid federal state and social service agencies public school districts and families nation- and worldwide.
Why Work With Us
Together we’re a team of passionate talented and motivated people working every day to help others live healthier happier and more productive lives. Individually we’re an incredibly diverse group of people who respect each other celebrate our differences and unique talents and enjoy meeting new friends and colleagues along the way.
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RethinkFirst offers employees the opportunity to work remotely from the comfort of their home with occasional visits to the office in our beautiful Chelsea-based NYC office. Some roles have specific requirements around travel and in-office needs.
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