Lightspeed Commerce · 23 hours ago
Senior Partner Development Manager
Lightspeed Commerce is a company that powers the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy. They are seeking a Senior Strategic Partner Development Manager to cultivate and expand strategic partnerships that drive growth and create measurable business outcomes.
Responsibilities
Own and grow a portfolio of strategic partners with significant business potential and long-term value creation opportunities. Identify, evaluate, and structure new partnership opportunities that align with Lightspeed’s strategic objectives and market positioning
Negotiate complex commercial agreements that balance innovation, scalability, and profitability. Develop and execute joint go-to-market strategies with partners — from planning to enablement, launch, and ongoing performance measurement
Lead strategic reviews with partner executives to evaluate success, align priorities, and define next-phase growth initiatives
Work cross-functionally with Product, Sales, and Marketing teams to operationalize partnerships and ensure seamless execution. Track and report partnership performance with a focus on ROI, pipeline influence, and market impact
Represent Lightspeed externally at industry events, trade shows, and ecosystem gatherings as a credible, consultative voice in commerce technology. Stay ahead of industry trends, identifying partnership opportunities that strengthen Lightspeed’s value proposition and competitive positioning
Qualification
Required
7+ years of proven experience in strategic partnerships, business development, or channel strategy within a SaaS, payments, or technology environment
Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder partnerships from negotiation through execution
Strong commercial and analytical acumen, with the ability to model business cases and assess ROI
Excellent communication and presentation skills, comfortable influencing at the C-suite and VP level
Strategic thinker who can connect business goals to execution and navigate ambiguity with confidence
Strong organizational and project management skills — able to juggle multiple initiatives while maintaining focus on outcomes
Experience in retail, hospitality, or commerce technology ecosystems is a strong asset
Preferred
Experience developing multi-year strategic partnerships with enterprise or platform partners
Exposure to product integrations or API-driven partnerships
Knowledge of POS, payments, or retail SaaS models
Benefits
Lightspeed RSU program (we are all owners)
Unlimited paid time off policy
Flexible working policy
Health insurance
Health and wellness benefits
Possibility for transit fees to be covered
Paid leave assistance for new parents
Linkedin learning
Medical, dental, wellness, life and disability insurance
401K plan and match
Paid parental leave top-up
Paid time off
Company
Lightspeed Commerce
Lightspeed Commerce develops a unified point of sale and payments platform for retail and hospitality businesses.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.24BKey Investors
CIBCLa CaisseInovia Capital
2021-08-09Post Ipo Equity· $716.1M
2021-07-16Post Ipo Equity· $180.39M
2019-04-02Post Ipo Debt· $55M
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