Afresh
The smartest solution for fresh
Director of Commercial Partnerships
Location
United States
Posted
66 days ago
Salary
$230K - $260K / year
8 yrs expEnglishERP
Job Description
• Design and execute a comprehensive partnership strategy to accelerate Afresh's topline growth
• Build and manage strategic relationships with key partners, with a particular focus on complementary ERP vendors who have less focus on the fresh side of the retail grocery and food distribution supply side
• Develop relationships and form partnerships with consultant/systems integrators that drive mutual revenue-generating opportunities and decrease the time-to-value for our customers
• Negotiate partnership agreements and commercials in collaboration with Legal and Finance
• Drive measurable pipeline and revenue through partner-sourced and partner-influenced opportunities
• Collaborate with sales leadership and account executives to identify target accounts where partnerships can accelerate deals
• In collaboration with marketing, create joint go-to-market plays and enablement materials for partner sellers and consultants
• Track and report on partnership-driven metrics including pipeline contribution, deal influence, and revenue attribution
• Establish relationships with industry analysts (Gartner, Forrester) to elevate Afresh's market presence and thought leadership
• Advise closely with Product and Engineering teams on product strategy as it intersects with our partner ecosystem API strategy
• Work with Marketing/PMM to develop co-marketing programs, case studies, and thought leadership
• Represent Afresh at key industry events (NRF, FMI Midwinter) to build ecosystem relationships
Job Requirements
- 8+ years in enterprise B2B partnerships, business development, or strategic alliances
- Proven track record building partnership programs from the ground up in growth-stage companies, including referral, resale, technology/integration, and co-promotion models
- Experience with SaaS supply chain technology, ideally in grocery, food distribution or CPG
- Deep understanding of the enterprise software ecosystem including ERPs, SIs, and consulting firms
- History of driving measurable revenue outcomes through partnerships ($5M+ in influenced pipeline/revenue)
Benefits
- Mission-driven impact: Help reduce food waste and improve fresh food access while driving profitability for retailers
- Growth opportunity: Join during a pivotal phase as we grew 70% in 2025 and are rapidly expanding our product portfolio
- Ownership and autonomy: Build and own the partnership function with direct impact on company growth
- Collaborative culture: Work alongside a talented Leadership Team and cross-functional partners who value intellectual rigor and execution speed
- Competitive compensation: Base salary, equity, and variable compensation aligned with revenue contribution