Bar & Strategic Partnerships Manager

About the role

We're seeking a relationship-driven and strategic Bar & Strategic Partnerships Manager to join our Marketing team in Missoula, Montana. This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative professional who thrives on building meaningful partnerships, creating marketing opportunities, and driving business growth through strategic engagement.

As the Bar & Strategic Partnerships Manager, you will lead ALPS' bar association and affinity partnership program, serving as the primary liaison between ALPS and our valued partners. This full-time position offers flexibility for remote or in-office work. While we welcome applications from talented candidates regardless of location, individuals who are able to work from our Missoula office will be given preference.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for bar associations, affinity partners, and key strategic relationships.
• Build, maintain, and strengthen partner relationships through ongoing communication, engagement, and support.
• Manage value-added member benefits/customer perks to include tech partnerships, online community and partnership events.
• Lead partnership renewals, growth initiatives, and efforts to maximize partner value and member engagement.
• Identify and develop new partnership opportunities that align with ALPS' business objectives and growth strategy.
• Create and execute partner marketing plans, promotional campaigns, educational programs, sponsorships, and co-branded initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful delivery of partnership commitments and marketing activities.
• Manage partnership agreements, budgets, timelines, and program deliverables.
• Monitor partnership performance, engagement metrics, lead generation results, and overall program effectiveness.
• Represent ALPS at conferences, bar association meetings, partner events, and industry gatherings.
• Lead planning and execution of ALPS' bi-annual retreat for bar leadership and other partner-focused programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in partnership management, marketing, business development, account management, sales, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience developing and executing marketing initiatives or business development programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and CRM platforms; HubSpot experience is a plus.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate program performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to travel approximately 5-8 times per year.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored health insurance
• Vision and dental coverage options
• 401(k) with a 6% match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan assistance program
• Wellness program, including activity reimbursement

Pay

Competitive salary starting at $75,000.

Why Join ALPS?

At ALPS, we're committed to a culture of accountability, integrity, and commitment. We believe strong relationships drive meaningful results, and we empower our employees to make an impact through collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.