Head of Strategic Partnerships & Growth

Circle; Northern (KY); Remote; USD 167,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Annual bonus 15%

35 days PTO

Job summary

Circle is a remote-only company transforming how creators and businesses engage audiences. The Director of Strategic Partnerships will lead strategy, growth, and performance of Circle's partnerships function, building programs and relationships that translate company priorities into measurable revenue and brand impact.

You will develop repeatable playbooks, manage the top creator and strategic partners, and collaborate with marketing, product, and design to deliver authentic campaigns that scale

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience building 6-7 figure strategic partnerships, creator programs, brand initiatives, or growth programs.
• Strong business development skills including pipeline management and negotiation.
• Performance marketing instincts to drive brand value and measurable outcomes.
• Deep understanding of Circle's customers and the creator economy, with a point of view on differentiated partnerships.
• Experience growing high-value relationships with strong deal judgment and long-term opportunities.
• Exceptional content and creative instincts to translate Circle's value into native creator/partner ideas.
• Ability to move between brand strategy and performance, with scalable programs and playbooks.
• Proven track record turning initiatives into repeatable programs and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Own Circle's partnerships strategy, roadmap, and investment priorities aligned with company goals.
• Develop repeatable partnership programs and playbooks (webinars, campaigns, launches, events) that scale.
• Lead high-value creator and strategic partnerships, including relationship development and deal strategy.
• Shape content and creative strategy for major partnerships, ensuring authenticity and market differentiation.
• Bring a marketing mindset to offers, funnels, audiences, and value creation for partners.
• Create a measurement framework for brand activities to inform investments.
• Establish reporting frameworks and decision-making processes for the partnerships function.
• Support cross-functional teams with content-forward initiatives.

Skills

Strategic partnerships

Negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Content strategy

Performance marketing

English communication

Pipeline management

Creative judgment

Job description

Circle is a remote-only company transforming how creators and businesses engage audiences. The Director of Strategic Partnerships will lead strategy, growth, and performance of Circle's partnerships function, building programs and relationships that translate company priorities into measurable revenue and brand impact.

You will develop repeatable playbooks, manage the top creator and strategic partners, and collaborate with marketing, product, and design to deliver authentic campaigns that scale