Partnership Operations Manager
Position Overview
We are seeking a systems-driven and execution-focused Partnership Operations Manager to build, manage, and scale our partnership channels as a core acquisition engine.
This role is responsible for developing partnership channels, creating structured outreach systems, owning referral infrastructure, and ensuring full visibility into partner-driven pipeline and performance.
This is not a deal-closing role; it is an infrastructure and channel ownership role focused on building repeatable, trackable, and scalable partnership-driven growth.
Key Responsibilities
Partnership Channel Development
Identify, define, and build high-value partnership channels aligned with the company's growth strategy
Establish clear partner categories (e.g., referral partners, strategic partners, community channels)
Develop and continuously refine the partnership channel strategy based on performance
Partner Outreach & Cadence Management
Design and execute structured outreach cadences to initiate and grow partner relationships
Maintain consistent communication rhythms with partners (check-ins, updates, follow-ups)
Ensure no partner relationship goes unmanaged or inactive
Referral Infrastructure & CRM Ownership
Own the end-to-end referral system, including tracking, routing, and visibility
Build and maintain CRM structure for partnership tracking and attribution
Ensure all partner-sourced leads are properly logged, tagged, and tracked
Continuously improve systems for efficiency, clarity, and scalability
Sales Lead Tracking & Attribution
Ensure accurate attribution of all partnership-driven leads and opportunities
Track lead flow from partner source - pipeline - outcome
Maintain clean, reliable data to support decision-making and reporting
Partner with sales teams to ensure proper handoff and follow-through
Partner Performance & ROI Management
Define KPIs for partnership performance (lead volume, conversion rates, revenue contribution)
Monitor and analyze partner performance regularly
Identify high-performing partners to scale and underperforming channels to optimize or eliminate
Provide structured reporting and insights to leadership on partnership ROI
Requirements
Skills & Experience
Experience in partnerships, operations, revenue operations, or channel management
Strong systems thinker with the ability to build scalable processes
High attention to detail and data accuracy
Experience managing CRM systems and pipeline tracking
Ability to manage multiple relationships and workflows simultaneously
Strong communication and organizational skills
An analytical mindset with comfort using data to drive decisions
Tools & Technical Knowledge
CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, or similar)
Pipeline tracking and attribution systems
Spreadsheet tools (Excel, Google Sheets)
Familiarity with automation tools and workflow systems is a plus
Experience working with reporting dashboards (e.g., Power BI or similar) is a plus
What Success Looks Like
Fully built and functional partnership channels
Consistent, structured partner outreach cadence
100% visibility into partner-sourced leads and pipeline
Clean, reliable attribution across all partnership channels
Clear ROI visibility by partner and channel
Scalable systems that reduce reliance on manual tracking
What We Offer
Compensation: $50,000-$70,000 Base salary + performance-based incentives tied to channel performance
High-ownership role with direct impact on growth
Opportunity to build and own a core revenue channel from the ground up
Fast-paced, systems-driven environment focused on scalable growth