What exactly is a Director of Strategic Partnerships? In simple terms, think of a highly sophisticated business development, ecosystem, and growth partnerships leader. This individual is responsible for building and scaling Curvion’s network of strategic relationships that generate opportunities, influence, and revenue at scale. This is not about one-to-one prospecting for deals, this position focuses on creating leveraged distribution and growth channels capable of producing deal flow repeatedly over time.
This includes identifying, recruiting, negotiating, activating, and growing strategic relationships with referral partners, agencies, consultants, technology providers, communities, industry influencers, event organizers, podcast hosts, thought leaders, and other organizations that serve our ideal client profile. The Director of Strategic Partnerships will also own many of Curvion’s external growth initiatives including speaking engagements, podcast placements, industry relationships, affiliate programs, and other distribution channels capable of driving leveraged, long-term growth.
The ideal candidate has built strategic partnerships that generated significant revenue, expanded distribution, increased market visibility, and created lasting competitive advantages for their organization. They understand how to identify, recruit, activate, and grow high-value partnerships while consistently uncover new opportunities to accelerate growth through leveraged relationships.