Data Partnerships Lead (AI)

Location: New York, on-site. Candidates must be based in New York or willing to relocate.

Salary: $120,000–$140,000 base salary, plus $45,000–$65,000 commission and equity opportunities.

Company

hirify.global builds data infrastructure for robotics and embodied AI, including data capture, data labeling, and hardware-enabled workflows for AI labs and robotics companies.

What you will do

• Build Mecka's business-data acquisition function and own the commercial supply funnel from initial contact through partner activation.
• Prioritize industries and target businesses with founders and the data team.
• Design and test outbound acquisition processes, including account lists, messaging, outreach sequences, qualification standards, and CRM workflows.
• Source, negotiate, and close early and strategic data partnerships with senior business and technical stakeholders.
• Hire, onboard, manage, and coach GTM Associates, SDRs, and Account Executives.
• Coordinate Legal, technical review, Operations, and the data team through agreement signing and first accepted delivery.

Requirements

• Experience building B2B partnerships or outbound sales from an early stage without an inherited pipeline.
• Experience creating qualification standards, CRM processes, forecasts, and acquisition playbooks.
• Experience personally sourcing, negotiating, and closing complex commercial agreements.
• Experience hiring, managing, or coaching commercial teammates.
• Sound judgment regarding sensitive data, confidentiality, ownership, and involvement of Legal or technical specialists.
• Based in New York or willing to relocate to the United States.

Nice to have

• Experience with data licensing, content partnerships, or technical commercial agreements.
• Experience working with engineering, manufacturing, or other data-rich businesses.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive and supportive candidate experience.
• Accommodation support is available throughout the interview process.
• Equity, health and wellness benefits, and other company programs may be included in total rewards.
• AI is used responsibly to support administrative and recruiting workflows while hiring decisions remain human-led.