Manager, Strategic Partnerships
About Wunderkind: Wunderkind is a performance marketing solution that uses AI and data to help brands acquire and retain customers through one-to-one, personalized messages across websites, email, text, and ads, guaranteeing a lift in revenue. Founded in 2010, Our goal is to scale a brand’s ability to create and grow customer relationships through websites, email, text, and ads. We believe individuals should have the freedom to choose the kind of internet they want. An internet that fosters genuine relationships with brands. An internet that treats humans like real people instead of “web traffic.” We also believe in empowering brands to treat their customers as individuals, satisfying their unique needs with tailored experiences and thoughtful communication. By expertly personalizing, automating, and scaling beautiful one-to-one experiences, Wunderkind helps brands acquire new customers at scale and keep them loyal for life. About the Role: The Manager of Strategic Partnerships plays a critical role within Wunderkind’s sales organization. As part of the Referral Team, you will conduct in-depth research on prospective partners and develop creative strategies to engage decision-makers within Wunderkind’s current client base as well as external thought leaders in the space. This role is focused on initiating conversations with high-quality potential partners, which ideally drive new business and support overall revenue growth. Success is measured by monthly quota attainment and alignment with Wunderkind’s core values, rather than daily activity metrics. Role Responsibilities: Support the referral pipeline by building and executing partner prospecting strategies through detailed research and highly personalized outreach Engage target partners across multiple channels, including email, gifting, corporate events, and more Onboard and ramp new partners into the referral pipeline Plan and execute quarterly events for referral partners Act as a liaison between New Business Sales, Marketing, and B2B/agency partnerships Partner with Directors of Business Development and BDAs to introduce qualified prospects through strategic referrals Required Qualifications: 2–3 years of full-time post-graduate experience, ideally in sales or a client-facing role Analytical and metrics-driven mindset with a strong willingness to learn and be coached Strong research capabilities and ability to build authentic relationships with C-suite stakeholders Additional Qualifications: Prior experience in a Partnership / Relationship Marketing or similar sales role, ideally within martech or SaaS (open to diverse backgrounds) Demonstrated interest in building a long-term career in sales The base salary range for this role is $80,000.00 to $95,000.00. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each specific candidate; including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, applicable certifications, and geographic work location. This may vary depending on living location and market rate. Apply To This Job