Partnership Engagement Specialist

Partnership Engagement Specialist – Educate 360

Reports to:

Director of Global Partnerships.

Travel:
Up to 20%.

Classification:
Salary, Exempt.

About Educate 360:
Educate 360 is a family of specialized brands with a joint mission: to help individuals and organizations gain the skills needed to thrive in today’s technology‑led and innovative‑driven economy. Educate 360 develops integrated solutions across brands to achieve enterprise customers’ learning & development goals in Management & Leadership, Data Science, and IT skills. With locations across the U.S. and Europe, we have brought our instructor‑led and on‑demand training, coaching, and consulting to numerous individuals and organizations.

The Partnership Engagement Specialist helps grow Educate 360’s partner ecosystem by supporting joint strategies, managing key operational processes, and driving cross‑functional alignment. Acting as the main liaison between strategic partners and internal teams (Sales, Marketing, Product, Operations, and Finance), this role ensures partnership initiatives translate into meaningful commercial outcomes.

• Partner Relationship Management & Growth
  • Act as the primary liaison for strategic partners, managing communication, recurring check‑ins, and business reviews.
  • Support annual partner planning and help identify new revenue opportunities.
  • Surface partner‑led initiatives, including new offerings, co‑marketing activities, and sales enablement programs that support Educate 360’s goals.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Sales Enablement
  • Connect partners with internal teams (Sales, Marketing, Product, Operations) to ensure clear alignment and timely execution.
  • Translate partner needs into actionable steps for internal stakeholders.
  • Develop partner‑specific collateral, documentation, and training resources.
  • Ensure consistent and accurate internal messaging to support go‑to‑market efforts.
• Operational Excellence & Program Management
  • Manage recurring partner processes such as reporting, submissions, product updates, lead distribution, and documentation.
  • Maintain accurate partner information across systems, portals, and websites.
  • Conduct periodic audits and swiftly troubleshoot operational issues to support compliance, data accuracy, and seamless workflows.
• Strategic Support & Business Insights
  • Support evaluation of new partnership opportunities through research, data gathering, and alignment assessments.
  • Prepare presentations and analyze partner performance to inform decision‑making and internal strategy discussions.

• Associate degree or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in partnerships, vendor relations, training, technology, sales operations, product coordination, or a related field.
• Experience working in fast‑paced, cross‑functional environments.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft partner ecosystem is a plus.
• Strong relationship‑building skills with the ability to connect technical and strategic audiences.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into clear, actionable tasks.
• Proven ability to identify revenue opportunities and support go‑to‑market initiatives.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage recurring workflows.
• Experience coordinating multi‑stakeholder projects and producing clear internal/partner‑facing materials.
• Proficiency with standard business applications; familiarity with Power BI, SharePoint, MS Dynamics CRM, or Salesforce is preferred.

We believe that great ideas emerge when people collaborate in an environment where thoughts and perspectives can be freely shared. Effective teamwork happens when every member feels empowered, valued, and respected. We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone is accepted, included, and encouraged to contribute in meaningful ways.

Competitive PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 100% company‑paid Life and Disability insurance, generous 401(k) matching program.

Educate 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or veteran status.