VP of Strategic Partnerships

Role Description The VP of Strategic Partnerships is a full-time remote role responsible for leading partnership strategy and relationship development across the weddings, events, travel, and lifestyle ecosystem. This role involves identifying, negotiating, and managing strategic partnerships with inclusive venues, suppliers, travel providers, brands, and community organizations that align with the platform’s values and growth objectives. Day-to-day tasks include developing partnership frameworks and business plans, overseeing key accounts, creating joint marketing and activation initiatives, and tracking performance against agreed outcomes. The VP will collaborate closely with marketing, content, product, and operations to ensure partnerships enhance the directory, expand the platform’s reach, and deliver tangible value to both partners and the LGBTQ+ community. The role also includes monitoring market trends, refining partnership strategies, and representing the brand in virtual events, meetings, and industry forums.

Qualifications

Demonstrated expertise in Business Relationship Management and Account Management, with a track record of building and sustaining long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships. Proven experience in Strategic Partnerships and Strategic Planning, including designing partnership strategies, frameworks, and go-to-market plans. Strong Business Planning skills, with the ability to develop partnership proposals, financial models, and performance metrics that support sustainable growth. Experience working with or within events, weddings, travel, hospitality, or lifestyle sectors, ideally with an understanding of LGBTQ+ inclusive business practices. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a remote, cross-functional environment. Comfort with data-driven decision-making, CRM tools, and partnership reporting to measure impact and inform strategy. Commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion, equity, and community-focused values; experience partnering with diverse communities or advocacy groups is highly beneficial. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience in senior partnership or business development roles.