DeelSenior Partnerships Manager
Own and scale high-impact partner relationships to drive revenue growth and market expansion, leading strategy and execution across defined segments or products.
Who we are is what we do.
Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.
Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.
Why should you be part of our success story?
As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.
Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.
Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.
Summary
The Senior Partnerships Manager is responsible for owning and scaling high-impact partner relationships to drive revenue growth and market expansion. This role leads partner strategy and execution across defined segments or products, working cross-functionally to deliver sustained business impact through partner-led initiatives.
Responsibilities
Own and manage strategic partner relationships, leading co-marketing efforts and ensuring partners are enabled to successfully market Deel
Identify priority industries, partner profiles, and markets for expansion, and lead the development of new partnerships
Ideate, launch, and optimise co-marketing campaigns with clear performance goals
Scale, nurture, and optimise partnerships beyond launch, identifying new revenue opportunities
Own and manage partnerships' P&L, forecasting performance and optimising ROI
Act as a subject-matter expert for partnerships internally
Proactively identify inefficiencies, develop solutions independently, and document improvements to scale success.
Lead adaptation across partner workstreams, create structure in ambiguity, and ensure continuity through change.
Own complex partner relationships, resolve escalations, and recommend improvements based on partner insights.
Drive complex partnership initiatives end-to-end, proactively managing risk and alignment.
Lead stakeholder strategy for key partners and resolves misalignment constructively.
Own planning for a portfolio of partnerships, incorporating trade-offs and scenario planning.
Influence decisions using clear, data-backed communication and coach others on best practices.
Align initiatives to shared goals, remove blockers, and ensure partnerships deliver visible business impact.
Qualifications
Native or full professional proficiency in both English and French (written and verbal), fluency in Spanish is a plus.
Strong copywriting and campaign execution experience
Thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives
Experience in HR or Fintech, or at a fast-growing startup, is a plus
Experience working in a remote, distributed team is a plus
3–5 years in partnerships, sales, or business development roles
Total Rewards
Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.
Some things you’ll enjoy
Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access
At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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_Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities and perspectives.
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