Strategic Partnerships Manager

About Collective:

Collective is on a mission to redefine the way businesses-of-one work. Collective's technology and team of trusted advisors enables our members to achieve financial independence by taking care of everything from business incorporation to accounting, bookkeeping, tax services and access to a thriving community, all in one integrated platform. We believe in empowering self-employed people to enjoy the same tax savings that big companies get.

Featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Yahoo, Bloomberg, Financial Times, Techcrunch and more. We're backed by General Catalyst, Sound Ventures (Ashton Kutcher and Guy Oseary), QED Investors, Google's Gradient Ventures, Expa and prominent investors who have financed and built iconic companies like YouTube, Substack, Twitch, Box, Hims, Instacart, Lyft, and more.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Partnerships Manager to join our team as our first business development hire. The ideal candidate will be an inventive self-starter, strong negotiator, and creative problem solver with a proven track record of building and scaling partnership verticals from the ground up. They identify as a builder and are deeply data-driven and thrive with minimal direction, preferring to own projects from strategy to execution. Through the brand new partnerships channel, they will play a crucial role growing our member base while driving customer acquisition costs down - ultimately supporting the company's overall success.

⚒️ Responsibilities:

• Partnership Strategy & Program Development: Build a partnership strategy through identifying and evaluating high yield partner verticals and execute comprehensive plans to drive new members and revenue growth.
• Affiliate Program Development & Management: Source, manage and optimize our affiliate program both internally and externally. Manage agency relationships and source materials and content needed to support affiliate programs.
• Build Partner Business Models: Design, implement, and optimize various types of partner business models tailored to specific partnership agreements. Utilize data-driven insights to forecast revenue potential, negotiate terms, and maximize profitability for all parties involved.
• Execution and Optimization: Lead the end-to-end execution of partnership agreements, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with business objectives. Continuously monitor and evaluate partnership performance, identifying areas for improvement and optimization.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders, including potential partners, industry influencers, and internal teams. Collaborate cross-functionally to leverage resources and expertise in support of partnership initiatives.
• Results Measurement: Establish clear KPIs and metrics to track partnership performance and effectiveness. Regularly analyze data and provide insights to stakeholders, demonstrating the impact of strategic partnerships on business outcomes.
• Market Insight: Stay ahead of industry trends, competitive landscape, and market dynamics relevant to partnership opportunities. Leverage market insights to inform partnership strategies and identify emerging opportunities for growth.
  
  

🙌 Required Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of business development and/or strategic partnership experience. Startup experience is a major plus.
• High level of overall business acumen and understanding of a variety of partner business models.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with large data sets and ability to extract business insights from analysis.
• Proven track record of exceeding partnership performance targets and delivering results in a complex environment with limited resources.
• Outstanding deck and presentation skills and ability to create succinct and structured presentations capable of engaging executive-level stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to distill complex issues.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments with limited direction and working cross-functionally with excellent stakeholder management.
• Ability to travel and source partnerships as needed
  
  

Why work with us:

• Collective is the first online back office platform designed for Businesses-of-One.
• Tax is a very challenging space and you will grow fast.
• We were backed by top tier VCs.
• We promote open and transparent culture within the company.
• We're fast-paced and you learn every day.
  
  

What we offer in return:

Compensation Range: $124,000 - $145,000 annual base salary.

The salary ranges for the roles are posted for your convenience and review. Please understand that if an offer is presented, the offer compensation package will be based on the relevant position related skills a candidate demonstrates during our formal interview process.

• Location is San Francisco or Los Angeles
• A remote friendly environment.
• A diverse and collaborative team culture.
• Stock options package.
• 14 company holidays + unlimited PTO.
• 401K
• Employer paid Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• 100% coverage for employees
• 75% coverage for dependents
• PC or Mac laptop + $750 Home office stipend
• Generous paid parental leave
• Fertility benefits, up to $8k
• Team events and virtual gatherings
• $600 wellness bonus
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Collective, we don't just accept differences — we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our customers, and our community. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you're good at what you do, come as you are. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Collective is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.