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Partner Success Manager

169k – 185kSan Francisco, CANew York, NYHybrid5+ YOE
Summary

Owns revenue targets and manages portfolio of 5-10 high-priority SaaS payroll partners post-sales. Drives renewals, upsells, adoption, and strategic growth through relationship building, KPI alignment, and cross-functional collaboration. Requires 5+ years account management experience.

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Execute all phases of the post-sales Partner lifecycle, including ownership of a revenue target, renewal negotiations, and account management
  • Earn trust and build relationships by understanding partners' business goals
  • Consult on partners' payroll business: investigate blockers, outline strategies, create execution plans
  • Outline mutual success metrics/KPIs aligning revenue/growth goals
  • Become product/industry expert and trusted advisor
  • Develop, execute, and maintain communication cadence with partner portfolio
  • Inform cross-functional teams on partner needs and pain points
  • Identify, communicate, and manage risks through proactive touchpoints
  • Partner with cross-functional teams on communication plans (releases, roadmap, compliance, incidents)
  • Introduce new products/features, evaluate success, navigate feedback

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field
  • 5+ years relevant experience, including:
    • SaaS experience (fintech/payroll a plus)
    • Post-sales partner/account management or account growth
    • Success owning portfolio of complex technical/product relationships
    • Track record owning revenue in post-sales (renewals, upsell, quota)
  • Familiarity with AI tools
  • Empathy, care for partners' success
  • Comfort in technical/commercially complex environments
  • Navigate enterprise politics, build relationships
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Flexibility, adaptability in fast-paced environment
  • Fluency with Zendesk, Google Workspace, Notion
  • Strong documentation in CRMs

Compensation

  • Base salary: $168,500 - $185,350 (San Francisco or NYC)
  • Variable performance-based: $42,000 - $46,200
  • Benefits: medical/dental/vision, stock options, flexible PTO, parental leave, 401k, stipends
Skills
SaaSFintechPayrollZendeskGoogle WorkspaceNotionCRMAI tools
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