Strategic Partner Manager

Who We Are: At Emburse, you’ll not just imagine the future – you’ll build it. As a leader in travel and expense solutions, we are creating a future where technology drives business value and inspires extraordinary results.Partner Managers are responsible for identifying, negotiating, closing, and managing Strategic Alliances for Emburse that drive distribution both directly and indirectly while delivering meaningful partner and client value. Partner managers work cross functionally with sales, product, marketing, legal and revenue operations to ensure efficient execution, open communication and strong alignment.What you'll do :Identify worthy prospects, manage negotiations, onboard, and manage alliance partnershipsDevelop and optimize strategic alliances resulting in new business (both units and ARR) and demonstrated partner and client valueOversee GTM launch activities and deliverables cross functionally with various stakeholders and deadlinesContinually work to understand alliance partner businesses in order to develop and maintain demonstrated joint valueCollaborate cross-functionally to distill partner value into core sales & marketing messages, effectively launch partner incentive programs and GTM, and effectively scope, design and launch co-innovationWhat we're looking for :Education:Required: Bachelor's DegreePreferred: Degree in Business or related field preferredExperience:Required: 2+ years of related experience preferred in sales and/or business development at SaaS or equivalent companyCertifications:Required: NoneAdditional Eligibility QualificationsRequired:Ability to identify, close, manage and optimize strategic alliance partnershipsAbility to negotiate commercial agreements balancing company interests and margins with that of our partnersAbility to present and influence an executive audienceExcellent oral and written communication skillsKeen ability to problem solve, be curious and think criticallySkillful at working cross functionally with Partner Ops, Sales, Marketing, Product, and RevOpsPositive and flexible attitude; adapts well to changeStrong organization and analytical skillsWhy Emburse?Finance is changing—and at Emburse, we’re leading the way. Our AI-powered solutions help organizations eliminate inefficiencies, gain real-time visibility, and optimize spend—so they can focus on what’s next, not what’s slowing them down. A Company with Momentum – We serve 12M+ users across 120 countries, helping businesses modernizetheir finance operations. A Team That Innovates – Work alongside some of the brightest minds in finance, tech, and AI to solve real-world challenges. A Culture That Empowers – Competitive pay, flexible work, and an inclusive, collaborative environment thatsupports your success. A Career That Matters – Your work here drives efficiency, innovation, and smarter financial decision-makingfor businesses everywhere.Shape your future & find what’s next at Emburse. Emburse provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Emburse complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.