Strategic Partnerships Exec - Remote, Flexible

Kenswick Partners; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home

Partnership ownership

Direct editor collaboration

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Kenswick Partners is seeking an Account Executive to bring new partner companies to the journal. You will own end‑to‑end relationships with business owners and senior leaders, from first contact to partnership launch.

Based in Albany, NY, you will work remotely with a flexible schedule, using CRM and video calls to manage outreach and reporting. You will collaborate with editors to shape partnership terms and ensure clear, professional communications.

Qualifications

• Four or more years in B2B sales, business development, or account management with a track record of opening and keeping relationships.
• Experience selling to business owners or professional firms is a strong plus.
• Confidence speaking with owners and executives as a peer.
• Clear, persuasive writing that does not oversell.
• Self-directed work style with steady follow-through.
• Comfort with a CRM, spreadsheets, and video calls.
• A home office with reliable internet.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Build a target list each quarter of firms that fit the journal's readers.
• Open conversations with owners and senior leaders by phone, email, and networks.
• Present the journal clearly, including how introductions to partners are handled and disclosed.
• Agree partnership terms with the editor and prepare each new partner for launch.
• Bring on industry contributors whose experience gives the journal authority.
• Keep every prospect, contact, and next step current in the CRM.
• Report monthly on conversations opened, partners signed, and what to change.

Skills

CRM proficiency

Prospecting & lead generation

Verbal & written communication

Relationship-building

Sales to business owners

Job description

The Kenswick Partners is seeking an Account Executive to bring new partner companies to the journal. You will own end‑to‑end relationships with business owners and senior leaders, from first contact to partnership launch.

Based in Albany, NY, you will work remotely with a flexible schedule, using CRM and video calls to manage outreach and reporting. You will collaborate with editors to shape partnership terms and ensure clear, professional communications.