Partnership Manager, Government
McLean, MD - USA
Job Summary
Are you passionate about the chance to bring your partnership development experience to a world class organization that is leading the way in both content and technology to make a safer and more secure world Do you have the skills necessary to cultivate and engage new partnerships in the government space If you have a growth mindset excellent organization skills and strong interpersonal communication skills then Thomson Reuters Special Services (TRSS) is looking for you!
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic results-driven Partnership Manager to accelerate revenue growth and expand our partnership ecosystem. This role focuses on cultivating and managing existing partnerships while identifying and securing new alliances that drive business opportunities in the government sector. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills a positive attitude and a proactive mindset with a passion for learning and growing within partnership and alliance management. As the Partnership Manager Government you will also contribute to a variety of areas including:
- Developing and Expanding Partnerships:Nurture existing partner relationships and proactively identify new strategic partnerships to increase revenue and market reach.
- Driving Revenue Growth:Seek out new business opportunities inside and outside the current customer base leveraging partnerships to generate competitive sales opportunities.
- Negotiating & Structuring Agreements:Lead negotiations on partnership and reselling contracts ensuring mutually beneficial terms that align with company goals.
- Collaborating & Coordinating:Work closely with Business Development Strategy Partner Marketing and Product teams to develop joint strategies establish partner sales enablement and ensure alignment on goals.
- Market & Competitor Analysis:Stay informed on industry trends government requirements and marketplace competitors to effectively position our solutions and differentiate our offerings.
- Partner Enablement & Training:Educate partners on our TRSS value proposition provide product training and support them in achieving sales targets. Coordinate and support partners for our TRSS sales engagement partnership launches and full ecosystem.
- Pipeline & Performance Management:Lead regular pipeline reviews track partnership performance and prepare reports for senior management.
- Proposal & Presentation Development:Create compelling presentations proposals and responses for RFIs/RFPs tailored to partner and customer needs.
- Customer & Partner Satisfaction:Ensure high levels of satisfaction through effective communication support and value delivery.
- Compliance & Contracting:Understand government contracting mechanisms and assist in contract negotiations and compliance requirements.
About You
You are a good fit for the role of Partnership Manager Government if you have/are:
- Minimum 4 years of experience in Business Development Partner Management or Alliance Development preferably within the government contracting space.
- Bachelors degree required; advanced degrees or certifications in Business Management or related fields are a plus.
- Proven success in negotiating and closing partnership agreements.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills capable of engaging at multiple organizational levels.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external partners.
- Positive energetic and hungry to learn and grow within the partnership space.
- Self-starter with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and driving results.
- Knowledge of government procurement processes contracting mechanisms and relevant tools (e.g. FedBizOps Deltek INPUT).
- Ability to travel as needed for meetings training and partner engagement.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. National Security Clearance.
- U.S. Citizenship essential to comply with government contract/agency or department of Federal Government requirements.
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Whats in it For You
Hybrid Work Model: Weve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.
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Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrows challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow lead and thrive in an AI-enabled future.
Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation two company-wide Mental Health Days off access to the Headspace app retirement savings tuition reimbursement employee incentive programs and resources for mental physical and financial wellbeing.
Culture: Globally recognized award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging flexibility work-life balance and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers Compete to Win Challenge (Y)our Thinking Act Fast / Learn Fast and Stronger Together.
Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
Making a Real-World Impact:We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice truth and transparency. Together with the professionals and institutions we serve we help uphold the rule of law turn the wheels of commerce catch bad actors report the facts and provide trusted unbiased information to people all over the world.
About Us
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