Director, Strategic Alliances
Bessemer Venture Partners India · New York, NY · 2 wk ago
OTHR$145k–$165k/yrFull-time
About The Role
We're looking for a Director of Strategic Alliances to expand ShopMy's partner ecosystem by sourcing, structuring, and closing high-impact strategic relationships. Similar to our sales roles, this position owns a defined book of opportunities — but focused on partnerships rather than brand subscriptions. You'll manage the full alliance lifecycle, from outbound identification and first conversations through deal close and launch, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure partnerships deliver meaningful business impact.
Your Impact To The Role
- Source and pursue new strategic alliance opportunities across the ecosystem
- Own a pipeline of partnership opportunities from first contact through close
- Lead negotiations and structure agreements with clear performance expectations
- Establish senior-level relationships with partners and internal stakeholders
- Partner cross-functionally to launch and scale new alliances
- Build relationships with measurement platforms
You Are Energized By
- Identifying opportunities and moving them through to close
- Owning outcomes and being accountable to defined goals
- Operating in fast-paced, target-driven environments
- Building something from zero to one
What We're Looking For
- 7–10+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, alliances, or business development
- Demonstrated success sourcing and closing new partnership deals
- Strong negotiation skills and executive presence
- Experience operating in roles with ownership over targets or quotas
Bonus Points
- Experience in SaaS, MarTech, or the creator economy
- Familiarity with affiliate or performance-driven business models
- Existing network across platforms, agencies, or commerce technology partners
Pay
New York Pay Range: $145,000 - $165,000 USD base salary, exclusive of bonus potential or commission. Every employee of ShopMy receives equity on top of cash compensation.
Benefits
- Medical & Dental Coverage at 70%
- Equity in ShopMy
- Flexible PTO
- 14 weeks of parental leave
- Wellness & Social Stipend
- Technology Stipend
- Learning & Development Stipend
- 401k program (3% automated contribution from ShopMy!)
- Wellhub Membership
- Company retreats
- Opportunity to monetize your influence – all employees build out a ShopMy page!
- Birthday PTO
- Brand new NYC HQ office