What are the responsibilities and job description for the Partnership Manager position at StartX?
Do you love connecting people and driving growth? Are you passionate about supporting startups and fostering innovation?
StartX, a non-profit accelerator supporting Stanford founders, is seeking a driven and entrepreneurial Partner Manager to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in building and nurturing relationships with a curated community of corporate partners who provide invaluable resources to our founders.
What You'll Do
Please submit your resume and a compelling cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and passion for supporting startups.
StartX, a non-profit accelerator supporting Stanford founders, is seeking a driven and entrepreneurial Partner Manager to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in building and nurturing relationships with a curated community of corporate partners who provide invaluable resources to our founders.
What You'll Do
- Drive Revenue Growth: Identify, cultivate, and secure new corporate partnerships, contributing directly to StartX's revenue goals. This is a revenue-generating role and you must be driven to want to do that.
- Manage Partner Relationships: Serve as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of partners, ensuring their satisfaction and maximizing engagement with StartX programs.
- Develop and Execute Partner Strategies: Collaborate with the team to create and implement account plans that deliver exceptional value to both partners and StartX founders.
- Champion Partner Success: Oversee the onboarding process, track key performance indicators, and proactively address partner needs to foster long-term relationships and drive renewals.
- Enhance the Partner Program: Contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of our partner program, including playbooks, engagement models, and resource delivery.
- Foster a Collaborative Environment: Be an active and engaged member of a high-performing, mission-driven team that values transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Proven Experience: 2 years of experience in partnership management, sales, customer success, or account management, with a demonstrated track record of building strong relationships and driving customer satisfaction.
- Exceptional Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with diverse stakeholders.
- Relationship-Building Expertise: A natural connector with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to cultivate trust and rapport with partners.
- Results-Oriented Approach: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated with a strong work ethic and a bias for action.
- Tech Savviness: Proficiency with CRM systems and a strong aptitude for learning new technologies.
- Familiarity with startup ecosystems and the founder journey.
- Stanford graduate
- Former student-athlete
- Make a Real Impact: Play a vital role in supporting the next generation of innovative startups.
- Be Part of a Thriving Community: Join a passionate and collaborative team dedicated to fostering entrepreneurial success.
- Enjoy Amazing Benefits: Unlimited PTO, generous insurance coverage, 401k with Betterment, and opportunities for continuous learning alongside StartX founders.
Please submit your resume and a compelling cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and passion for supporting startups.
Salary : $80,000 - $120,000
