Manager, Partner Development

Fortis; Plano (TX); A distancia; USD 65.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Fortis is hiring a Manager of Partner Development to recruit and sign ISVs, VARs, and POS software partners. This remote role requires building a robust partner pipeline and driving GTM campaigns to grow the partner ecosystem.

You will negotiate contracts, manage documentation, and collaborate across teams to align Fortis solutions with partner needs, with some travel expected.

Formación

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Minimum of three years in FinTech, payments, software, technology, or business development.
• Knowledge: Track record of developing and closing partnership opportunities.

Responsabilidades

• Prospect, qualify, and sign new ISV, VAR, and POS partnerships.
• Build and manage a pipeline of partner opportunities.
• Support contract negotiations and Schedule A terms with leadership.
• Execute GTM strategies to drive partner acquisition.
• Document sales efforts in CRM and report metrics.

Conocimientos

Prospecting

Pipeline management

CRM systems

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Contract negotiations

Educación

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Descripción del empleo

At Fortis, we lead the way in next generation payment technologies and solutions. We transform payments into a competitive advantage for our clients and partners, enabling businesses to reach uncharted growth and scale. As the solution of choice for the future of payments, Fortis moves payments closer to invisible with a proprietary platform that supports and strengthens the payments capabilities of merchants and software partners. We are a collaborative team of innovators, problem solvers, and builders, committed to the growth of our clients, partners, and team members. Through award winning software integrations, robust data, and industry vertical and commerce expertise, we deliver frictionless commerce experiences in the rapidly expanding FinTech payments space.

The Manager of Partner Development will recruit, develop, and sign new partners through multiple channels, including self-sourcing, trade shows, professional networking, inbound leads, personal connections, and company-driven marketing campaigns. The Manager of Partner Development will build and manage a pipeline of prospective partners and support the establishment of new partnerships. Partnerships are defined as independent software vendors (ISVs), value-added resellers (VARs), and POS software developers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Responsible for prospecting, identifying, qualifying, and signing new ISV, VAR, and POS software partnerships.
• Build and manage a pipeline of new partner opportunities and drive qualified opportunities through the partner development process.
• Support negotiation of contracts, Schedule A terms, and related partner documentation in collaboration with leadership and internal stakeholders.
• Execute GTM sales strategies and partner development campaigns to build and support ongoing new partner acquisition efforts.
• Accurately document and demonstrate sales efforts through CRM updates, pipeline management, and metric-based reporting.
• Achieve a solid understanding of the Fortis commerce platform and communicate the value of the platform to ISVs and other partnership opportunities.
• Apply solution selling skills within payments, software, technology, or similar industries to align Fortis solutions with partner needs.
• Deliver on value and not sell on price or revenue while collaborating with internal teams to support partner onboarding and long-term growth.

Salary Range: $65-80K plus commission

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong prospecting, pipeline management, and CRM skills
• Possess problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to focus and manage competing priorities
• Ability to multi-task and project manage
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Ability to use independent judgment in resolving various issues
• Ability to collaborate with team members and other departments and support contract negotiations

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Experience: Minimum of three years of experience in FinTech, payments, software, technology, or business development
• Knowledge: Track record of success finding, developing, and closing partnership opportunities preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Working Conditions: This is a remote position. Some travel is required.
• Physical Activities: Occasional standing, stooping, reaching and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Physical Demands: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, typing on a computer keyboard, and speaking on the telephone. Frequent repetitive motions.

Note: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.