Strategic Partner Manager responsible for driving partnership growth across financial institutions at Emburse. Collaborating cross-functionally to maximize revenue and value for partners and customers.
Responsibilities
Drive partnership growth across new and existing financial institutions, payment, and network partners
Identify, evaluate, negotiate, onboard, and manage strategic partners that generate partner-led pipeline and ARR
Develop and execute joint go-to-market strategies that activate partner sales teams and enable scalable co-selling motions
Activate partner enablement programs, including sales training, incentives, and GTM messaging to drive adoption and performance
Oversee cross-functional GTM launches and ongoing initiatives, ensuring alignment with stakeholders and delivery against timelines
Build deep expertise in partner business models, operating structures, and strategic priorities to create sustained joint value
Navigate the compliance, risk, and regulatory requirements associated with working with banks and other regulated companies
Structure and manage a range of partnership models, including referral, reseller, embedded, co-branded, and platform partnerships
Serve as a trusted partner-facing leader capable of influencing and presenting to executive audiences
Continuously measure, optimize, and evolve partnerships to maximize growth, efficiency, and long-term impact
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Business or related field
5+ years of experience selling to, selling with, and partnering within the financial services industry
Proven experience working with financial institutions, banks, payment providers, and/or card networks
Experience in partnerships, business development, or strategic sales within a SaaS or technology-driven environment
Deep understanding of the complexities of working with financial institutions and regulated companies
Strong knowledge of compliance, risk, and regulatory considerations within financial services partnerships
Demonstrated success designing, managing, and scaling multiple partnership models with financial institutions
Proven ability to activate, enable, and influence partner sales teams to drive measurable revenue outcomes
Ability to negotiate commercial agreements that balance company interests, margins, and partner value
Ability to present effectively and influence executive-level stakeholders
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills with a curious, analytical, and strategic mindset
Highly effective cross-functional collaborator with Partner Ops, Sales, Marketing, Product, Legal, and RevOps
Positive, flexible attitude with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail
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