Director, Corporate Partnership Management

American Cancer Society•Cincinnati, GA

5d•Remote

About The Position

The Director, Corporate Partnership Management serves as the account executive for the American Cancer Society’s largest and most complex seven-figure, enterprise-level relationships. The role provides strategic leadership, sophisticated coordination, and executive engagement, acting as the primary relationship architect, enterprise connector, and long-term growth strategist for multi-layered partnership initiatives. Success is measured by partner retention, multi-year growth, executive alignment, and translating partnership insights into recommendations that inform national corporate partnership strategy. This fully remote position may be based anywhere in the United States. Some travel is required for partner meetings, enterprise convenings, team development, and organizational events. The starting rate is $110,000–$115,000; the final offer may vary based on relevant experience, skills, specialty, education, and geographic location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, nonprofit management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
8–10+ years of experience in corporate partnership management, enterprise account leadership, or strategic relationship management.
Demonstrated success leading seven-figure, multi-business-unit partnerships with senior-level stakeholders.
Ability to influence without authority and guide cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
Experience mentoring account staff or serving as a strategic lead without direct reports.
Advanced strategic thinking and ability to shape multi-year partnership strategy.
Strong executive presence and relationship-management skills.
Proven ability to lead complex, enterprise-wide initiatives.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills for senior audiences.
Ability to synthesize complex data into strategic insights.
Strong operational discipline and proficiency in Salesforce and enterprise systems.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain composure under pressure.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in business administration, organizational leadership, or a related field.
Experience serving as an account executive for enterprise-level partnerships in a multimillion-dollar organization.
Experience contributing to enterprise frameworks, playbooks, or standardized methodologies.

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise-wide coordination for complex partnerships spanning multiple business units.
Orchestrate cross-functional execution across Marketing, Patient Support, Events, and other enterprise teams.
Align stakeholders on strategic priorities, timelines, and deliverables for high-visibility initiatives.
Resolve enterprise barriers and escalate issues using strategic judgment and authority.
Navigate internal processes, including contracting, Salesforce recording, invoicing, and required reviews and approvals.
Identify and advance expansion opportunities, multi-year investments, and cross-portfolio engagement.
Advise Corporate Relations leadership on strategic trends, partner priorities, and competitive positioning.
Shape partnership narratives that demonstrate ACS’s brand value, mission impact, and enterprise reach.
Mentor account management team members and provide strategic guidance and partnership expertise.
Contribute to enterprise account management frameworks, tools, and methodologies.
Serve as a thought partner to corporate relations leadership on partnership strategy and operational excellence.
Synthesize complex partnership data into insights for executive decision-making.
Lead forecasting, account health assessments, and long-term portfolio planning for seven-figure accounts.
Interpret partnership trends, risks, and opportunities strategically.
Maintain operational discipline and accurate systems, including Salesforce reporting for high-value accounts.