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Channel Partnerships Manager

Swift Fit Events, Austin, TX, United States


Compensation:

$70,000 base | $90,000 OTE

Role Overview Swift Fit Events is seeking a Channel Partnerships Manager to lead the development of high-impact partnerships that drive consistent, repeatable revenue. This role sits at the intersection of business development, relationship management, and strategic growth, focused on building a strong partner ecosystem across DMCs, hotels, venues, agencies, and wellness communities.

You will be responsible for both creating new partnership opportunities and growing existing relationships into long-term, revenue-generating collaborations. This is a relationship-first role; success comes from trust, consistency, and positioning Swift Fit as a preferred partner across key accounts.

What You’ll Own:

Develop and execute a partnership strategy that drives sustained revenue growth

Build and maintain a target list of high-value partners across DMCs, hotels, venues, agencies, and wellness communities

Identify new markets and partnership opportunities through research and outreach

Represent Swift Fit at events, conferences, and industry gatherings

Generate revenue through partner referrals, co-selling, and strategic collaborations

Position Swift Fit as a preferred or exclusive partner within key accounts

Own the full lifecycle of partner relationships—from outreach to activation to long-term growth

Collaborate closely with the Production team to close partner-driven deals

Relationship Management

Build strong, trust-based relationships with partners through consistent, value-driven engagement

Manage partner tiers with clear engagement cadences:

Tier 1:

Weekly touchpoints, high-priority accounts

Tier 2:

Bi-weekly outreach, quarterly reviews

Tier 3:

Monthly engagement and event invites

Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with top partners

Execution & Accountability

Track all partner activity, referrals, and revenue in HubSpot

Maintain clear next steps for all active relationships

Establish and monitor KPIs related to partner engagement and revenue contribution

Develop outreach strategies and communication cadences that drive consistent pipeline

Daily / Weekly Expectations

A set # of partner outreach touches per week (mix of existing and new)

A set # of p artner conversations per week (calls, meetings, or in-person)

Identify and activate new partner opportunities per month

Maintain consistent engagement with Tier 1 partners

What Success Looks Like

25+ active partners by Day 90

Revenue ramping through partner channels by Month 2–3

Swift Fit is positioned as a preferred partner within key Tier 1 accounts

First 90 Days First 30 Days

Build target account list

Shadow sales process and learn offerings

Days 30–60

Activate outreach strategy

Begin consistent partner meetings

Days 60–90 Qualifications

3–7+ years in partnerships, sales, or business development

Experience working with DMCs, hotels, venues, agencies, or wellness brands preferred

Strong relationship-building and networking skills

Ability to manage longer sales cycles and multiple stakeholders

Experience with CRM tools (HubSpot preferred)

Strong communication, organization, and project management skills

Based in Austin, TX

Core Competencies

Relationship building and trust development

Strategic thinking and partner prioritization

Communication and influence across stakeholders

Cross-functional collaboration

Persistence and follow-through

KPIs

Partner-generated revenue (weekly / monthly)

Number of active Tier 1 partners

New qualified partners added (monthly)

Referral-to-close rate (%)

Why This Role Matters Swift Fit is building a relationship-driven business. This role is critical in shifting us from one-off transactions to long-term partnerships that drive predictable, scalable growth.

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