Partnerships Manager

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500 Global is a venture capital firm with $2.2B in assets under management, investing in 3,000+ companies across 80+ countries.

We are seeking a Strategic Partnerships Manager based in Palo Alto, CA who will lead the firm’s efforts in building, managing, and growing impactful partnerships.

• Develop strong relationships with technology and commercial corporations that can form strong partnerships, create value, and maximize outcomes for founders in our programs and portfolio.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate partnership opportunities alongside revenue targets and identify suitable placements and points of engagement with portfolio companies.
• Explore and develop specific initiatives that can be executed with sponsors and partners to diversify and expand partnership impact.
• Track and report on partnership performance, ensuring outcomes meet agreed goals and contribute to value creation.
• Lead rollout of partnership initiatives, including planning, coordinating, executing, and reporting of events and activations.
• Collaborate with the Market Strategy team to support and manage international delegations, ensuring seamless experiences that promote the firm’s interests and build long-term relationships.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to maximize visibility and impact of partnership-related events.
• Manage relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure partnerships align with the firm’s best interests.
• Act as the key liaison across departments, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration in partnership execution.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in partnerships, business development, or strategic account management.
• Strong track record of negotiating and closing high‑value partnerships, with revenue impact.
• Knowledge of VC/startup/corporate dynamics, with experience working across global markets.
• Experience in event execution and delegation management preferred.
• Excellent communication (written, spoken, presentation) and relationship‑building skills.
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities to measure ROI of partnership activities.
• Self‑starter with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.

New York: $80,000 - $100,000 annually

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Business Development

Industries:
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals