Sr. Manager, National Partnerships

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The Sr Manager, National Partnerships is a strategic individual contributor responsible for developing and scaling BambooHR’s relationships with national and regional brokerage firms. This is a true builder role focused on transforming strategic broker relationships into consistent, high-performing revenue channels through executive engagement, joint business planning, and scalable partner programs.

This role will own a portfolio of priority brokerage brands and partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Product, Customer Success, Enablement, and Operations to generate qualified pipeline and drive long-term revenue growth. The ideal candidate understands the nuances of how brokerages operate, builds credibility and organizational support, and can translate strong relationships into measurable business results.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the execution of BambooHR’s broker partnership strategy by developing and expanding relationships with national and regional brokerage firms.
• Own a portfolio of priority brokerage brands, identifying opportunities to deepen engagement, expand BambooHR’s market presence, and increase partner-sourced and partner-influenced revenue.
• Build trusted relationships with brokerage executives and key decision-makers, positioning BambooHR as a preferred HR technology partner.
• Create and execute joint business plans that align mutual growth objectives, revenue targets, executive engagement, marketing programs, enablement activities, and success metrics.
• Develop scalable, repeatable programs that enable brokerage partners to consistently identify, introduce, and support high-quality sales opportunities.
• Partner with Sales leadership to improve the velocity, conversion, and overall performance of broker-led opportunities.
• Use performance data and partner insights to evaluate partnership effectiveness, improve partner activation and engagement, and uncover new opportunities for growth.
• Establish a consistent operating cadence across business planning, forecasting, enablement, executive engagement, and partner performance reviews.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Product, Customer Success, Enablement, and Operations to deliver a consistent experience for brokers and customers.
• Develop playbooks, training, tools, and best practices that enable internal teams to confidently execute broker-led opportunities.
• Represent the voice of the broker internally, using partner feedback to influence sales, product priorities, marketing programs, enablement resources, and operational improvements.
• Build trust, alignment, and accountability across internal teams around shared partnership goals and measurable outcomes.

• →Multiple years of experience in strategic partnerships, channel sales, business development, alliance management, or a related role.
• →Direct experience within the broker ecosystem and a deep understanding of how national and regional brokerage firms operate, influence buyers, and engage with technology partners.
• →Experience within HCM, HR technology, benefits, payroll, insurance, or a closely related SaaS industry.
• →Proven success building and growing strategic partnerships that generate measurable pipeline and revenue.
• →Strong analytical and financial acumen, including experience forecasting pipeline, measuring partnership performance, and using data to guide decisions.
• →Exceptional communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
• →Strong project-management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple strategic partnerships and priorities.
• →Must have excellent communication and listening skills and be highly effective with your in person presentations, virtual meetings, and in written formats.
• →Must be able to travel as needed to meet with partners, attend industry events, and represent BambooHR at strategic engagements.

• Established relationships with executives and key stakeholders across national or regional brokerage firms.
• Experience building or scaling a broker channel within a B2B SaaS or recurring-revenue organization.
• Experience developing and executing partner enablement programs, joint marketing initiatives, and co-selling motions.
• Experience increasing internal adoption of partner-led sales strategies and programs.
• Experience translating broker feedback into product, marketing, enablement, or operational improvements.
• Familiarity with CRM, partner relationship management, forecasting, and business intelligence tools.
• Experience using AI-enabled tools to improve partner research, account planning, enablement, forecasting, or operational efficiency.

• A Great Company Culture that has been recognized by multiple organizations like Inc, and Salt Lake Tribune
• Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance
• Generous leave policies that include 4 weeks of vacation, 12 company holidays, parental leave, and volunteer time off so you can enjoy quality of life
• 401k plans with up to 6% company match
• $2000 Paid-Paid Vacation bonus
• EAP through Headspace
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At BambooHR, we're building something different: we're building a people intelligence platform that transforms HR and sets people free to do great work! We're a proven market leader driving innovation while building lasting success through thoughtful, sustainable growth. Here, you'll find a place that champions growth: both professional and personal, both individual and collective. 

We invest in potential, giving you the space to stretch your capabilities and turn good ideas into reality while providing the safety net of a supportive, values-driven culture. Our approach combines meaningful work with meaningful lives, offering competitive benefits, professional development, and the flexibility to thrive both in and outside the office. 

What sets us apart isn't just what we do, but how we do it: with openness, integrity, and a shared commitment to doing the right thing. Join us in creating HR software that makes work better for everyone, while we make work better for you.

BambooHR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process.  If you would like to request accommodations, please let your recruiter know.