Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships, New Verticals at Flex

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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FinTech, Insurance, Utilities, Telecom, Auto, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • 10+ years in business development, strategic partnerships, or enterprise sales within FinTech, Payments, or SaaS
  • Proven hunter DNA — demonstrated success in origination-heavy roles where you personally sourced and closed complex, first-of-kind deals
  • Strong experience working with aggregators or platform-based partnerships, ideally involving one-to-many distribution models

Responsibilities

  • Originate and Build New Partnerships: Proactively source, qualify, and pursue aggregator and platform partnership opportunities that unlock scalable access to new industries. Drive outbound prospecting, relationship development, and creative deal sourcing to build a healthy, high-value pipeline
  • Structure and Close Complex Deals: Lead the full lifecycle of strategic negotiations—including commercial terms, pricing, exclusivity, and go-to-market commitments—working cross-functionally with Legal and Finance to finalize agreements that drive material business impact
  • Develop Market Entry & GTM Strategies: Define Flex’s entry strategy for new payment categories, identifying where platform integration creates the most leverage. Translate market insights into actionable go-to-market plans and partnership roadmaps
  • Enable Scalable Distribution Through Platforms: Secure one-to-many integrations with partners that aggregate large populations of billers or consumers, enabling efficient, repeatable distribution through a single technical deployment
  • Align with GTM and Sales Teams: Partner with New Vertical GTM leadership and Sales team members to coordinate joint pipeline management, co-selling efforts, and downstream activation across Flex’s key verticals
  • Launch and Operationalize Partnerships: Work hand-in-hand with Product, Engineering, and Marketing to ensure seamless partner onboarding, technical deployment, and post-launch optimization
  • Feed Market Insights Back to Product: Provide structured market feedback to Product and Engineering teams to shape integration strategy, API roadmap, and partner tooling—ensuring Flex’s solutions remain competitive and scalable

Skills

Business Development
Strategic Partnerships
Sales
Prospecting
Pipeline Management
Deal Structuring
Negotiation
Relationship Development
GTM Strategy
FinTech

Flex

Comprehensive contract manufacturer for electronics

About Flex

Flex provides comprehensive electronics manufacturing services, originally starting with circuit board production for tech companies in Silicon Valley. The company automates its manufacturing processes to ensure reliability and cost-effectiveness, which has made it a trusted partner for various industries, including automotive, healthcare, and consumer electronics. Flex's services encompass design, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain management, allowing businesses to outsource their production needs and focus on their core activities. A key differentiator for Flex is its subsidiary, Anord Mardix, which specializes in critical power solutions and custom products for clients with complex requirements. Additionally, Flex is dedicated to sustainability, aiming for a significant portion of its customers to adopt science-based emissions targets by 2025, reflecting its commitment to environmental responsibility.

Singapore, SingaporeHeadquarters
1969Year Founded
$200MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Industrial & Manufacturing, EnergyIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Company Equity
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Profit Sharing

Risks

Integrating JetCool Technologies may lead to operational and cultural alignment challenges.
Partnership with Musashi Energy exposes Flex to risks of emerging technology failures.
Jamdeo joint venture faces competitive pressures in the smart TV and media streaming market.

Differentiation

Flex offers end-to-end manufacturing solutions, from design to supply chain services.
Anord Mardix, a Flex subsidiary, specializes in critical power solutions and custom offerings.
Flex's commitment to sustainability aligns with global efforts to combat climate change.

Upsides

Flex's acquisition of JetCool enhances its data center cooling solutions for AI servers.
Partnership with Musashi Energy boosts Flex's AI data center energy storage capabilities.
Flex's Zhuhai facility's AME Excellence Award highlights its world-class manufacturing standards.

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