Senior Director Business Development (Technology Partnerships & Marketplace)

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JobgetherSaaS, Technology, HCM, Fintech
Based in the United StatesFull-TimeDirector
SalaryBase salary range of $240,000–$265,000 per year, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.
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Job Details

Experience
15+ years of experience in technology, SaaS, HCM, fintech, enterprise software; 10+ years in strategic partnerships, business development, ecosystem development, corporate strategy, or related commercial leadership.
Required Skills
Business DevelopmentSaaS

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required; an MBA or other advanced degree is preferred.
  • 15+ years of experience in technology, SaaS, HCM, fintech, enterprise software, or another high-growth technology environment.
  • 10+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, ecosystem development, corporate strategy, or a related commercial leadership function.
  • Demonstrated experience building, scaling, or monetizing a technology partner ecosystem, marketplace, integration program, or technology alliance function.
  • Proven ability to manage complex partnerships throughout the full lifecycle, from opportunity identification and business-case development through negotiation, launch, and expansion.
  • Strong commercial judgment and experience with partner business models, revenue-sharing structures, referral programs, marketplace monetization, and partner performance metrics.
  • Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing business development, partnerships, or strategic alliances teams.
  • Strong executive presence and excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder-influence skills.
  • Ability to create alignment across senior stakeholders and advance initiatives through complex, matrixed environments.
  • Understanding of technology integrations, APIs, partner ecosystems, and customer adoption drivers.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the strategy, development, and continued growth of the technology partner ecosystem and Marketplace program.
  • Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and launch strategic partnerships that expand product capabilities, improve client outcomes, and generate revenue.
  • Develop category-level partnership strategies, including target partners, value propositions, commercial models, priorities, and execution plans.
  • Build scalable processes for partner sourcing, evaluation, onboarding, enablement, performance management, and long-term relationship development.
  • Collaborate with Product and Technology teams to influence integration capabilities, Marketplace functionality, and roadmap priorities.
  • Establish commercial frameworks, deal structures, negotiation approaches, and performance metrics.
  • Partner with Sales, Marketing, Enablement, Operations, Finance, Accounting, and Legal to ensure effective go-to-market execution.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of business development professionals.
  • Represent the Business Development function in executive-level discussions.
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Base salary range of $240,000–$265,000 per year, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.
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