Head of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships

The Head of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships is a senior, execution-oriented leader responsible for shaping Linktree’s commercial strategy and driving go-to-market for our ecosystem, platform and B2B offerings. As a key member of the senior management team, you will design and scale partnership models that accelerate revenue growth, unlock distribution, and expand Linktree’s product capabilities.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in a business development, strategic partnerships or sales leadership role in the SaaS or Consumer Internet industry
• 5+ years as Director-level or higher
• Proven success in sourcing, negotiating, and managing strategic partnerships and business development initiatives that drive measurable revenue and product impact
• Exceptional leadership, coaching, and talent development experience, managing 5+ direct reports across BD, sales or partnership functions
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to inspire teams, influence stakeholders, and close senior-level deals
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and formulate effective strategies
• Data-driven operator with experience setting KPIs, building forecasts, and using analytics to optimize sales performance
• Proficiency with CRM and sales tools (e.g., Attio, HubSpot)
• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)

Benefits

• Annual wellbeing allowance
• 100% coverage (and 80% for dependents) of monthly premiums for medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• Employer contribution towards retirement
• Generous time off for vacation, holidays, parental leave, volunteer time, and other categories
• Employee stock option program