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Product Partnerships Director
Sprout General Referrals
Original Job Summary
About the Role
Sprout Social is seeking an experienced and dynamic Product Partnerships Director to lead and scale mission-critical relationships across social networks, platforms, and technology ecosystems. This role sits within our product organization, influencing roadmap discussions, prioritization, and long-term product direction.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and expand strategic platform relationships with key partners.
- Lead first-to-market product strategy and integration opportunities.
- Build joint business plans and conduct quarterly business reviews.
- Translate partner capabilities into actionable product outcomes.
- Negotiate high-impact agreements balancing speed, scale, and risk.
- Report and track financial and partnership metrics.
- Represent Sprout Social at industry events and partner summits.
What You'll Bring
10+ years of experience in building and managing strategic partnerships; proven executive-level relationship management; deep technical fluency with APIs; and strong cross-functional leadership, particularly with product and engineering teams. A willingness to travel and operate in high-growth, matrixed environments is key.
Growth & Onboarding Timeline
Within 1 month, complete onboarding and build internal and partner relationships. By 3 months, fully own network partnerships and drive joint business plans. At 6 months, lead high-stakes discussions and shape product alignment. By 12 months, drive company-defining outcomes with new partner initiatives.
Benefits & Compensation
Sprout Social offers comprehensive insurance, flexible time off, wellness initiatives, ongoing education & professional development, and competitive base pay. Offices are located in Chicago’s Loop and downtown Seattle, with various roles eligible for remote work.
Key skills/competency
- product
- partnerships
- strategic
- innovation
- API
- cross-functional
- leadership
- SaaS
- technology
- executive
How to Get Hired at Sprout General Referrals
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research Sprout Social's culture: Study their mission, values, and recent news.
- Customize your resume: Emphasize partnerships and strategic roles.
- Highlight API expertise: Showcase technical fluency in integrations.
- Prepare executive stories: Demonstrate leadership and negotiation skills.