Strategic Partnership Director

1 day ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Deputy Full time

Deputy is a fast-paced and innovative company that believes in equal opportunity and inclusiveness. We welcome diverse perspectives and skills to drive innovation.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Partnership Director to join our team. This role will be responsible for crafting and executing a go-to-market strategy with Xero, one of our most strategic product partners.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in partnerships, project management, and influencing cross-functionally. They will be able to build strong relationships at all levels, manage ambiguity in a fast-paced environment, and navigate complex partnerships with executive stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Craft a GTM strategy with Xero to maximize attach rates and revenue growth
  • Work closely with Marketing to develop a joint-embedded solution
  • Manage executive stakeholders on both sides and advocate for data-driven decision making
  • Triage issues cross-functionally and think creatively about new partnership opportunities
  • Build and socialize business cases for partnership initiatives
  • Participate in sales trainings, webinars, and conferences to promote our partnership ecosystem
  • Influence the Partner Marketing roadmap to create high-value content
  • Track pipeline metrics and maintain dashboards to communicate effectiveness
Requirements
  • Partnerships experience in a SaaS organization
  • Proven project management skills with ability to influence cross-functionally
  • Experience working with ISV partnerships and embedded products
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships at all levels
  • Ability to manage ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
  • Competitive salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per annum
  • Share options and equity participation
  • Paternity/maternity leave policies and flexible work arrangements
  • Company-wide development and coaching programs
  • Hackathons, awards, and social events
  • Mental health support and a variety of social clubs

Join us in shaping the future of Deputy and becoming part of a diverse and inclusive team.



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