Alliance Partnerships Coordinator

Charles River Associates

Houston (TX)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 85,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Employee assistance resources

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Charles River Associates (CRA) in Houston, TX, seeks a Client Relations Coordinator to support and grow our strategic alliance partner program within the Forensic Services practice. You will work closely with the Alliance Partnership Lead to cultivate technology partners, coordinate business development efforts, and identify opportunities that drive market growth.

You will serve as the primary day‑to‑day contact for alliance partners, ensuring regular communication, coordinating joint

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Technology, or related discipline.
2–5 years in business development, account management, marketing, consulting, or relationship management.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and project management abilities.
Ability to build professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience with Salesforce or another CRM platform preferred.
Interest or experience in cybersecurity, digital forensics, SaaS, or professional services a plus.
Highly organized with exceptional follow-through.
Comfortable communicating with senior leaders and external partners.
Curious and proactive in identifying opportunities.
Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
Self-motivated with ability to work independently while supporting a team.

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day management of strategic alliance partner relationships.
Schedule and coordinate recurring meetings with internal stakeholders.
Maintain regular communication with alliance partners.
Coordinate joint marketing campaigns, webinars, conferences, and other marketing activities.
Track partner-generated opportunities and ensure timely follow-up.
Assist with developing business development plans for strategic markets.
Maintain CRM records, pipeline reports, and partnership metrics.
Prepare presentations, dashboards, and meeting materials.
Research prospective alliance partners, market trends, and emerging technologies.
Coordinate onboarding activities for new alliance partners.
Collaborate with the business development team to maximize client, partner, and market success.
Represent the practice during partner meetings and industry events.