Senior Strategic Partner Manager

As a Senior Strategic Partner Manager at Liberis, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining strategic partnerships that are vital for our commercial success. This includes leading the identification and implementation of high-value partnerships, managing ongoing relationships with key decision-makers, and ensuring the partnerships exceed revenue and growth targets.

Candidates for the Senior Strategic Partner Manager position at Liberis should have a proven track record in strategic partnerships or business development within fintech or financial services. Strong experience in managing complex partnerships and excellent relationship management skills are essential, along with a deep understanding of stakeholder engagement and a knack for negotiation.

The Senior Strategic Partner Manager at Liberis plays a pivotal role in empowering small businesses. By developing and managing partnerships, you help deliver customized financial products that support growth and independence for small business owners, aligning perfectly with our mission to supercharge their potential.

Success as a Senior Strategic Partner Manager at Liberis requires strong negotiation and influencing skills, commercial acumen, and exceptional communication abilities. You must be adaptable in a high-growth environment and able to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives.

The culture at Liberis is collaborative and dynamic, placing great importance on creative problem solving and partnership. As a Senior Strategic Partner Manager, your experience working in team-oriented settings will help you thrive and build the relationships necessary for nurturing impactful partnerships.

When answering this question, provide a specific example highlighting your actions, the strategies you implemented, and the outcomes. Discuss how your approach benefited your company and the partner, emphasizing the impact on revenues or growth.

Discuss your organization and prioritization strategies, perhaps using tools or methodologies like the Eisenhower Matrix or setting KPIs that allow you to track and focus on high-impact activities relevant to your partnerships.

In your response, emphasize the significance of trust and open communication between partners. Provide examples of how you’ve worked to foster these elements in your previous roles, as they are essential to long-term partnership success.

Explain your conflict resolution approach, focusing on listening to the partner's perspective, seeking win-win solutions, and maintaining professionalism throughout the process. Share a real-world example to illustrate your skills.

Discuss various relationship management techniques you employ, like regular check-ins, utilizing CRM software, or setting KPIs to monitor partnership success. Explain how these practices foster stronger collaboration and performance.

Demonstrate your research about Liberis by discussing its core mission to empower small businesses through innovative financial solutions. Relate how this aligns with your values and aspirations as a Senior Strategic Partner Manager.

Share a specific instance where your persuasion skills played a crucial role in achieving a positive outcome. Detail the approach you took, the stakes involved, and the ultimate result to showcase your capabilities.

Discuss your proactive efforts to stay informed, such as following relevant online news outlets, participating in webinars, attending industry conferences, or networking with other professionals. This reflects your commitment to continuous learning in the field.

Outline your systematic approach to identifying partnership opportunities, which may include market research, competitive analysis, and leveraging your professional network. Be specific about any tools or methodologies you use.

Articulate your unique qualifications and experiences that align with the requirements of the Senior Strategic Partner Manager role. Highlight your relevant skills, past achievements, and your enthusiasm for contributing to Liberis' mission.