Strategic Partner Relationship Manager

Job Title:

Strategic Partner Relationship Manager

Location:

Irvine, CA (Hybrid - 1-2 days in office)

Employment Type:

Direct Hire

Salary:

$105,000 - $155,000 + Bonus

Travel:

20% domestic travel, with overnight trips (1-3 days)

Summary
The Manager, Strategic Partner Relationships is responsible for driving profitable growth by identifying, developing, and managing strategic partnerships that support customer acquisition and premium growth. This role blends strategy, business development, and relationship management, working cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners (including carriers, digital platforms, agencies, and lead providers).

This individual will own a pipeline from ideation through execution, leveraging data-driven insights and a hands‑on approach to optimize performance and scale partnerships. The role is remote and requires up to 20% domestic travel for partner meetings, conferences, and industry events.

Partnership Strategy & Growth

Identify, evaluate, and prioritize new partnership opportunities across distribution channels, lead generation sources, affinity programs, and emerging platforms

Build and manage a robust pipeline, including outreach, qualification, business case development, and deal execution

Develop and present strategic proposals with clear forecasts (volume, conversion, ROI, and operational impact)

Negotiate and execute partnership agreements in collaboration with Legal, Compliance, and Finance teams

Translate business needs into data, AI, and analytics requirements by partnering with product, data, and technology teams

Relationship & Account Management

Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned partners, fostering long‑term, high‑impact relationships

Lead regular performance reviews covering key metrics such as volume, conversion, revenue, and customer experience

Collaborate with marketing teams and partners to plan and execute campaigns that drive acquisition

Represent the organization professionally in partner meetings, industry events, and conferences

Performance Management & Analytics

Own financial and operational outcomes for assigned partnerships and channels, including revenue and profitability targets

Analyze performance data to identify optimization opportunities and implement improvement plans

Champion strong brand representation and alignment in all internal and external interactions

Qualifications
Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Insurance, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Experience

5+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, account management, or sales within insurance, financial services, or a related industry

Experience with personal auto, homeowners, and/or commercial insurance products preferred

Strong financial acumen, including ability to analyze P&L drivers, build business cases, and manage to ROI targets

Strategic and analytical thinker with the ability to connect market opportunities to business goals

Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast‑paced environment

Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority

Demonstrated ownership mindset with strong execution and project management capabilities

Excellent organizational and time‑management skills with attention to detail

Ability to collaborate cross‑functionally and translate business needs into analytical or technical requirements

Experience working with geographically dispersed teams and partners in remote or hybrid environments is a plus

Skills & Competencies

Strong financial acumen, including ability to analyze P&L drivers, build business cases, and manage to ROI targets

Strategic and analytical thinker with the ability to connect market opportunities to business goals

Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast‑paced environment

Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority

Demonstrated ownership mindset with strong execution and project management capabilities

Excellent organizational and time‑management skills with attention to detail

Ability to collaborate cross‑functionally and translate business needs into analytical or technical requirements

Experience working with geographically dispersed teams and partners in remote or hybrid environments is a plus

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Remote work flexibility within the U.S. (role‑dependent)

Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, holidays, and volunteer hours

Incentive bonus opportunities (performance‑based and referral bonuses)

Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance)

401(k) with company match

Professional development and education assistance programs

Career growth and internal mobility opportunities

Employee recognition programs

Wellness resources, including mental health support and family care resources

Desired Skills and Experience

Strategic Partnerships

Business Development

Partner Management

Account Management

Revenue Growth Strategy

Go‑to‑Market Strategy

Lead Generation

Channel Partnerships

Negotiation

Contract Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Data AnalysisPerformance Metrics / KPI Management

Financial Analysis (P&L, ROI)

Relationship Management

Marketing Campaign Strategy

Customer Acquisition

Project Management

CRM Tools (Salesforce or similar)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

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