Director of Partnerships
GHGSat
This role is open to candidates located in Calgary (AB), Toronto (ON), London (UK), Houston (TX).
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Head of Partnerships to join our dynamic team. As the Head of Partnerships, you will play a crucial role in helping GHGSat grow and fulfill its ambitions. Your primary responsibility will be to establish and cultivate strong relationships with strategic partners and build a robust reseller network for our innovative methane emissions monitoring solutions. This role requires a combination of business development, relationship management, and leadership skills to drive revenue growth and expand our market presence.
Responsibilities:
1. Partnership Strategy Development:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive partnership strategy to build a strong reseller network for our satellite-based methane emissions monitoring solutions
- Identify potential partners, resellers, and distributors in target markets and industries.
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, market opportunities, and potential strategic partnerships.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align partnership initiatives with overall business objectives
2. Partner Relationship Management:
- Establish and nurture strong relationships with key partners, resellers, and distributors.
- Collaborate with partners to define joint value propositions, pricing models, and go-to-market strategies.
- Provide ongoing support, training, and resources to partners to ensure their success in selling and promoting our products.
- Monitor and evaluate partner performance, providing regular feedback and implementing strategies for continuous improvement.
3. Business Development:
- Drive revenue growth by expanding our reseller network and increasing market penetration.
- Identify and negotiate new partnership opportunities, including distribution agreements, channel partnerships, and strategic alliances.
- Develop and execute sales and marketing campaigns in collaboration with partners to generate leads and close deals.
- Track market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to inform product and business development strategies.
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Collaborate closely with the sales, marketing, product, and engineering teams to ensure effective communication and alignment of partnership initiatives.
- Ensure the network works as an extension of GHGSat's direct sales force to augment its reach and effectiveness.
- Provide input and feedback to product development teams based on partner and customer insights.
- Work with the marketing team to develop co-marketing programs and collateral to support partner initiatives.
5. Reporting and Analysis:
- Develop and maintain metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of partnership programs.
- Prepare regular reports and presentations on partnership activities, progress, and results for executive leadership and stakeholders.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field (MBA preferred).
- Proven track record of successfully building and managing partnerships, reseller networks, or distribution channels.
- Experience in the environmental or sustainability industry, with a focus on emissions monitoring or related fields, is highly desirable.
- Strong business acumen and understanding of market dynamics and trends.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically, identify opportunities, and execute partnership strategies.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze data and generate actionable insights.
- Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Join us in revolutionizing methane emissions monitoring through satellite technology and contribute to a sustainable future. Apply now as the Director of Partnerships and be a driving force behind our growth and impact.