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EliseAIEliseAI

Partnership Strategy, Manager | Housing

Manager sourcing, negotiating, and executing high-impact strategic partnerships with industry companies to drive growth at EliseAI. Requires 5-6 years in partnerships, consulting, or IB, strong analytical and communication skills, and onsite work in NYC.

About the job

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive the identification, development, and execution of high-impact strategic partnerships aligned with company priorities.
  • Lead complex and cross-functional workstreams to align internal and external stakeholder incentives.
  • Evaluate partnership opportunities by performing quantitative and qualitative analysis, and presenting your conclusions to senior stakeholders.
  • Own the evaluation and ongoing monitoring of market segments and partner companies across multiple industries.
  • Build and manage relationships with current and potential partners, from start-ups to large enterprises.
  • Attract top-tier talent to join our driven team.

Requirements

  • 5-6 years of experience in strategic partnerships at high growth startups, investment banking, management consulting or other relevant roles (corporate/business development, strategy or founder) at high growth startups.
  • Proven ability to operate in fast-paced environments, and strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data to develop actionable insights.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders across teams and partner companies.
  • Ability to work in-person at our NYC headquarters 4-5 days a week.
  • A bonus if you have knowledge or experience working with APIs and other technical integrations.
  • Willingness to work in person at our office 4-5 days a week.

Note: This is not a sales role, the role is focused on strategic partnerships with other vendors and industry players.

Nice-to-Haves

  • Knowledge or experience working with APIs and other technical integrations.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary range: $130,000 - $200,000 base.
  • Equity in the company.
  • Medical, Dental and Vision premiums covered at 100%.
  • Fully paid parental leave.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • 401k benefits.
  • Fitness & home services stipend.
  • Collaborative in-office environment with open floor plan, fully stocked kitchen, and all meals covered.
  • Unlimited vacation and paid holidays.
  • Relocation packages covered.

Skills

Strategic Partnerships, Business Development, Quantitative Analysis, Qualitative Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Market Analysis, API Integrations

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