Manager Strategic Partnerships

As a Strategic Partnerships Lead at Onething Design, you will play a crucial role in leading and managing high-impact partnerships and strategic sales conversations across various industries. Your responsibilities will include: - Translating complex business challenges into tailored design and innovation opportunities - Conducting stakeholder calls, needs assessments, and contextual research - Collaborating with design, research, and strategy teams to co-build pitches and solution proposals - Running strategic outreach, ABM campaigns, and engagement sequences to convert leads into partners - Owning end-to-end partnership cycles from first pitch to deal closure and onboarding - Facilitating workshops, client presentations, and co-creation sessions with CXOs and product heads - Tracking performance metrics, maintaining CRM hygiene, and continuously improving outreach strategies - Exploring new verticals, strategic alliances, and international partnership opportunities. Qualifications Required: - 4+ years of experience in strategic sales, consulting, or partnerships roles - Proven success in converting mid-to-large-scale opportunities in a creative or digital services firm - Understanding of design as a business enabler and the ability to sell design strategically - Exceptional storytelling, pitch, and communication skills (verbal, written, and visual) - Experience working with cross-functional teams and navigating long-cycle B2B deals - Structured problem-solving abilities, analytical thinking, and negotiation prowess - Confidence in managing ambiguity and steering high-stakes conversations toward clarity and impact - Familiarity with CRM platforms and outbound strategy tools - Experience with international expansion, strategic alliances, or consulting in the digital/UX domain is a plus. If you believe you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please share your resume at vedika@onething.design. You will be contacted if your profile is shortlisted.,