Jobs · Business Development · California

Head of Strategic Partnerships & AI Ecosystem

Ladders · San Mateo, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteBusiness Development$300k–$340k/yrFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Lead ISV ecosystem strategy within AI, CX, commerce, and SaaS, using AI tools for actionable insights
  • Expand AWS and initiate relationships with major GenAI platforms like OpenAI and Anthropic
  • Create partner segmentation and tiering frameworks, automating tracking to prioritize strategic efforts
  • Develop repeatable co-sell motions and collaborate with Sales on account and vertical strategies
  • Partner with Marketing for campaigns, events, and marketplace promotions, enhancing brand visibility

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in Strategic Partnerships, Technology Alliances, or Ecosystem Leadership within SaaS or enterprise technology
  • Deep hands-on experience with hyperscalers like AWS and direct relationships with GenAI platforms
  • Technical fluency to engage with product and engineering leaders alongside commercial acumen for complex agreements
  • Proven quantifiable revenue impact from partner-sourced and partner-influenced opportunities
  • Experience designing and scaling a global partnerships operating model

Benefits

  • 20 days PTO, 13 paid US holidays, 7 sick days, 1 volunteer day, plus 2 rest days and birthday off
  • Fully subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees; 80% for dependents
  • Equity program and 401K plan available to employees
  • Annual $3,500 stipend for professional development, wellness, or vacation expenses

Pay

$300,000 – $340,000 annually

Schedule

US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

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