Strategic Partnerships Manager (Automotive)

TL;DR

Strategic Partnerships Manager (Automotive): Launching, managing, optimizing, and scaling hirify.global' strategic partnerships with an accent on contract negotiation, market research, and data-driven analysis. Focus on building influential relationships and driving business and product goals through new initiatives.

Location: Hybrid, requiring presence in the USA (likely Boston, MA office)

Salary: $70–$80 USD per hour (~$11,200–$12,800 USD monthly)

Company

hirify.global is the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, providing trust and transparency to car shopping and guiding customers through the entire automotive journey.

What you will do

• Source, lead, and nurture strategic partnerships to achieve business and product goals.
• Negotiate high-value contracts and build partnership agreements with third parties.
• Drive market research and evaluate opportunities to inform buy, build, or partner decisions.
• Build influential relationships with leaders throughout the automotive industry.
• Work cross-functionally to launch, scale, and optimize products via partnerships.
• Conduct data-driven analysis to support business decisions and track KPIs, presenting actionable insights.

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional experience, including 2+ years in partnerships, business development, or corporate development.
• Experience owning new partner contracting from ideation through deal completion.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong strategic attitude and high degree of personal integrity.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Comfort working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment on undefined projects.

Culture & Benefits

• People-first culture fostering kindness, collaboration, and innovation.
• Flexible hybrid work model and robust time off policies.
• Equity for all employees and career development programs.
• Employee resource groups and communities for connections and impact.
• Perks include daily free lunch, new car discount, meditation/fitness apps, commuting cost coverage.
• Inclusive environment valuing diverse perspectives.