Director, Agency Growth Partnerships

Attentive

136d • $173,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Attentive is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our team as Director of Agency Growth Partnerships. In this role, you will own the strategy and execution for scaling our agency ecosystem—a critical driver of Attentive’s go-to-market success. You’ll be responsible for deepening engagement with our existing agency partners, building new high-value relationships, and ensuring agencies are set up to deliver measurable growth for our shared customers. As the leader of our Agency Partnerships function, you’ll oversee and mentor a team of Partner Managers and Agency Success leaders, shaping the playbook that drives predictable revenue growth through agencies. You’ll also collaborate closely with senior leaders across Sales, Marketing, and Product to ensure Attentive’s platform and partner program deliver maximum value to our ecosystem.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in agency partnerships, business development, or sales within Martech or adjacent industries with leadership experience managing a team.
• Proven track record of building and scaling agency ecosystems that drive measurable revenue growth.
• Strong understanding of marketing technology, industry trends, and the evolving agency landscape.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Data-driven and strategic thinker with a passion for turning insights into scalable programs.

Responsibilities

• Build and Scale Agency Partnerships: Develop and execute scalable programs—events, enablement initiatives, and community-building efforts—that strengthen our relationships with growth agencies and increase their revenue impact.
• Drive Net-New Acquisition: Identify, recruit, and onboard new agency partners aligned with Attentive’s customer base, creating a diverse and high-performing partner ecosystem.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with Product, Marketing, and Sales leadership to align strategies, influence roadmaps, and deliver joint go-to-market initiatives that accelerate growth.
• Coach and Develop Talent: Lead, mentor, and scale a team of Agency Partner Managers and the Agency Success team, building a high-performance culture and ensuring the team consistently exceeds targets.
• Be the Voice of the Agency Ecosystem: Advocate for and promote our partners externally in the marketing ecosystem. Advocate internally for agency partners by surfacing market insights and feedback, ensuring our partner program and product evolve with their needs.

Benefits

• Competitive perks and benefits, from health & wellness to equity, to help you bring your best self to work.
• Equity is a substantial part of the total compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees