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Partner Development Lead - Technology Partners

Emergent Labs
Location
San Francisco
Posted
23 days ago
Department
Marketing/Growth
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of experience in partnerships, business development, or alliances with technology, platform, or infrastructure partners
  • A track record of turning a signed plan or agreement into an operating go-to-market motion
  • Comfortable in technical partner conversations (APIs, integrations, data infrastructure)
  • Strong program-management skills
  • Comfortable operating with ambiguity in a fast-paced startup environment
  • Self-motivated and professionally persistent
Nice to have
  • Experience with payments (e.g., Stripe), database/cloud infrastructure (e.g., MongoDB, AWS, GCP), marketplace, or AI/LLM ecosystem partnerships
  • Experience planning and executing co-marketing campaigns and joint launch events with enterprise technology partners
  • Familiarity with the AI/LLM landscape and how startups build with it
What the job really is

The Partner Development Lead will execute joint go-to-market plans with technology partners, transforming agreements into measurable outcomes. This role involves managing relationships with partners, coordinating cross-functional efforts, negotiating commercial terms, and reporting on progress. The position is execution-focused, requiring a proactive approach to overcoming barriers and ensuring customer success.

Benefits
  • 401(k)
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off: take the time you need to recharge and come back refreshed
  • Flexible Working Hours: work arrangements that fit your life and commitments
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Role involves significant execution responsibilities with existing plans rather than creating new strategies
  • Fast-paced startup environment may involve ambiguity and evolving responsibilities
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