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Strava · 1 week ago

Partner Manager, US

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$121K/yr - $129K/yr

5+ years exp

Strava is the app for active people, connecting over 150 million athletes globally. They are seeking a Partner Manager to build relationships within the running and cycling communities, drive product adoption, and support community engagement initiatives.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Build, deepen, and manage relationships with influential clubs, creators, and event organizers in the US, with an emphasis on the East Coast

Collaborate with key athletes, creators, community clubs & event organizers to help them get the most out of Strava’s products, to drive Community Partnerships OKRs

Drive product adoption by introducing high-impact partners to new Strava features, tracking their contribution to growth

Scale, measure and report on the impact of these partnerships; communicate these metrics and connect them to broader business trends and larger company initiatives. Use data to measure results and feedback to make constant improvements

Support planning and delivery of Community Leaders Workshops and other community-led events in collaboration with teammates and cross-functional partners

Partner with Product Marketing and Brand teams to source and activate creators for campaigns, launches, and GTM moments

Generate and synthesize local insights for cross-functional stakeholders; regularly report on trends, market activity, and growth opportunities

Manage budgets, prioritize high-impact initiatives, and deliver against growth KPIs

Champion your own personal development; Lead with empathy, regularly share and request feedback, develop Product, Tech and Data literacy expertise

Qualification

Community buildingPartnership managementData analysisSocial media knowledgeProject managementCommunication skillsGrowth mindset

Required

5+ years in marketing, partnerships, or talent management, ideally in sport, fitness, or lifestyle brands

Proven experience driving measurable growth through community and creator partnerships

An extensive list of Creator, Club or Event relationships in running and/or or cycling across the US

Extensive experience working cross-functionally and with all levels of management

Flexibility to regularly travel to key cities, community hubs and events across the US, with an emphasis on the East Coast

Demonstrated experience thinking strategically about complex issues, leading to thoughtful recommendations and action plans

Project management experience, with a proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects on time and within budget

Proficiency with community monitoring software (Social Listening tools, Influencer Measurement tools) and community platforms (Eventbrite, Slack, WhatsApp, Heylo)