Remote Director of Strategic Partnerships & Growth

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 1,992,000 - 2,988,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Retirement plan with company matching

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly strategic and influential Director of Strategic Partnerships to drive growth through key collaborations. This fully remote, global role requires proven ability to identify, negotiate, and manage high-impact partnerships that align with strategic objectives.

You will develop and execute partnership strategies, identify new opportunities, and foster long-term relationships with external organizations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or MBA or equivalent in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• 8–10+ years in business development, strategic alliances, or partnership management.
• Proven success in originating, negotiating, and closing significant partnerships.
• Strong ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with diverse organizations.
• Excellent market insight, strategic planning, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure strategic partnerships that align with growth strategy.
• Lead negotiation and structuring of complex partnership agreements.
• Manage and nurture existing partnerships for continued value and growth.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to ensure alignment.
• Represent the company at industry events to build relationships and identify opportunities.
• Analyze partnership performance and report metrics to senior management.
• Stay ahead of market trends to inform strategy.
• Maintain a robust pipeline of potential partnerships.
• Develop and execute joint go-to-market plans with partners.

Skills

Strategic partnerships

Negotiation

Business development

Relationship building

Networking

Communication

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Remote/global collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly strategic and influential Director of Strategic Partnerships to drive growth through key collaborations. This fully remote, global role requires proven ability to identify, negotiate, and manage high-impact partnerships that align with strategic objectives.

You will develop and execute partnership strategies, identify new opportunities, and foster long-term relationships with external organizations.