Data Partnerships Manager
Listing checked October 13, 2026 · pay as published by Micro1
Overview
micro1 seeks a Data Partnerships Manager to build and close partnerships with companies that can contribute workflow data for AI training and evaluation. You will run the entire partnership cycle, from finding companies with valuable operational workflows to negotiating commercial terms and onboarding new partners. The role involves explaining how workflow data trains and evaluates AI systems, and leading discussions on privacy, security, anonymization, and data ownership. You will work with founders, executives, and operational leaders across industries, and collaborate with internal operations, product, and data teams. This is a full-time, remote position.
What You'll Do10
- 1Find and connect with companies that have valuable operational workflows across different industries.
- 2Develop relationships with founders, executives, and operational leaders.
- 3Run discovery calls to learn about business processes, workflow complexity, and partnership potential.
- 4Explain to prospective partners how workflow data is used to train and evaluate AI systems.
- 5Guide conversations about privacy, security, anonymization, data ownership, and compliance.
- 6Create partnership structures that match company goals with AI customer needs.
- 7Negotiate commercial terms and finalize partnership agreements.
- 8Maintain a pipeline of high-quality partnership opportunities.
- 9Work with internal operations, product, and data teams to onboard new partners.
- 10Help build repeatable acquisition strategies, messaging, and partnership playbooks as the program grows.
Requirements9
- 13+ years in Business Development, Partnerships, Enterprise Sales, Strategic Partnerships, or a similar customer-facing role.
- 2Proven track record of sourcing, negotiating, and closing B2B partnerships or complex commercial deals.
- 3Strong communication skills and the ability to build credibility with senior decision-makers.
- 4Comfort discussing sensitive topics such as privacy, security, confidentiality, and data ownership.
- 5Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
- 6Strong discovery, qualification, and consultative selling skills.
- 7Experience with outbound prospecting and pipeline development.
- 8Proficiency with tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator, HubSpot, or similar platforms.
- 9Resourceful, execution-oriented, and comfortable in fast-moving environments.
Who Should Apply
This role fits someone with at least three years in business development or partnerships who has closed B2B deals and can talk about data privacy and security without hesitation. You should be comfortable running discovery calls with founders and executives, and you should know how to use tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator and HubSpot to build pipeline. Experience in AI, data, SaaS, marketplaces, or technology partnerships is a plus, as is working with SMBs or owner-operated businesses. The role is less suitable for people who prefer a fixed, structured schedule or who dislike outbound prospecting and negotiation. Candidates often get rejected when they cannot show specific examples of partnerships they sourced and closed, or when they struggle to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Salary Insight
The pay range for this full-time position is $20 to $30 per hour. The source also mentions a national base salary range of $110,000 to $130,000, plus equity, performance-based bonuses, and benefits including up to 100% health-insurance premium reimbursement, paid time off, and a 401(K) with company match. Final compensation details are discussed during the hiring process.
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In your application, highlight specific B2B partnerships you sourced and closed, using numbers like deal size, number of partners onboarded, or revenue impact. Mention your experience with LinkedIn Sales Navigator and HubSpot, and be ready to discuss how you handled privacy or data ownership conversations. Quantified results and clear examples of navigating sensitive topics will raise your fit score.
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