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Director, Strategic Platform Partnerships
- Intuit (Mountain View, CA)
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Overview
Intuit’s Global Business Solutions Group (GBSG) is seeking a dynamic and experienced executive to lead strategic platform partnerships working with both large technology platform providers, as well as F500 companies who drive the majority of their business through the SMB market. This role will focus on identifying, developing, and managing high-impact collaborations that drive mutual growth, innovation, and long-term value both for Intuit, the partner, and the SMBs we jointly serve. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional relationship-building skills, strategic thinking, deep product understanding with an ability to quickly “zero in” on top customer challenges, along with a proven track record in managing large-scale partnerships that include product management, business development, engineering, and GTM.
What you'll bring
+ Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field; MBA preferred.
+ 15+ years of experience in strategic partnerships or business development, with at least 5 years driving transformation partnerships with Fortune 500 companies with a strong focus on SMB technology platform companies.
+ Proven ability to lead high-stakes negotiations and manage complex partnerships at scale.
+ Strong understanding of corporate ecosystems, including technology, finance, and operations.
+ Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
+ Strategic thinker with a results-oriented approach.
Skills
+ Expertise in relationship management and stakeholder engagement.
+ Strong analytical skills for evaluating partnership opportunities and performance.
+ Ability to align diverse objectives into cohesive strategies.
+ Experience in leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
+ This role offers the opportunity to shape transformative partnerships that drive innovation and create significant business impact.
How you will lead
+ Partnership Strategy Development: Define and execute a comprehensive strategy for engaging with a small group of Fortune 500 and technology platform companies that align with our SMB product capabilities and strategic priorities.
+ Relationship Management: Build and sustain executive-level relationships with partners, ensuring alignment of objectives and fostering trust.
+ Opportunity Identification: Research and analyze market trends to identify new partnership opportunities that unlock growth, expand market reach, or enhance product offerings for Quickbooks and Mailchimp.
+ Negotiation & Contracting: Lead negotiations to establish mutually beneficial agreements, including terms, incentives, and performance metrics.
+ Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., product, marketing, engineering, legal) to ensure seamless execution of partnership initiatives.
+ Emerging Products: Collaborate with Intuit emerging product leaders to identify opportunities to drive early adoption of our emerging products across F500 and large technology platforms.
+ Performance Monitoring: Establish KPIs to measure the success of partnerships and provide regular updates to executive leadership.
+ Conflict Resolution: Act as a mediator to address challenges or misalignments between partners effectively.
+ Market Insights: Stay informed about industry trends and competitive landscapes to shape the partnership roadmap.
+ Executive Communications: Provide monthly updates to leadership on the status and performance of strategic partnerships.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Intuit will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with requirements of local law.
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