Bar & Strategic Partnerships Manager

We're seeking a relationship-driven and strategic Bar & Strategic Partnerships Manager to join our Marketing team in Missoula, Montana. This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative professional who thrives on building meaningful partnerships, creating marketing opportunities, and driving business growth through strategic engagement.

As the Bar & Strategic Partnerships Manager, you will lead ALPS' bar association and affinity partnership program, serving as the primary liaison between ALPS and our valued partners. You'll play a key role in strengthening existing relationships, identifying new partnership opportunities, executing marketing initiatives, and helping expand ALPS' brand presence within the legal community.

This full-time position offers flexibility for remote or in-office work. While we welcome applications from talented candidates regardless of location, individuals who are able to work from our Missoula office will be given preference. In addition to a competitive salary starting at $75,000. ALPS offers a robust benefits package.

What You'll Do:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for bar associations, affinity partners, and key strategic relationships.
• Build, maintain, and strengthen partner relationships through ongoing communication, engagement, and support.
• Manage value-added member benefits/customer perks to include tech partnerships, online community and partnership events.
• Lead partnership renewals, growth initiatives, and efforts to maximize partner value and member engagement.
• Identify and develop new partnership opportunities that align with ALPS' business objectives and growth strategy.
• Create and execute partner marketing plans, promotional campaigns, educational programs, sponsorships, and co-branded initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful delivery of partnership commitments and marketing activities.
• Manage partnership agreements, budgets, timelines, and program deliverables.
• Monitor partnership performance, engagement metrics, lead generation results, and overall program effectiveness.
• Represent ALPS at conferences, bar association meetings, partner events, and industry gatherings.
• Lead planning and execution of ALPS' bi-annual retreat for bar leadership and other partner-focused programs.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in partnership management, marketing, business development, account management, sales, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience developing and executing marketing initiatives or business development programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and CRM platforms; HubSpot experience is a plus.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate program performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to travel approximately 5-8 times per year.

Benefits & Perks:

• Employer-sponsored health insurance
• Vision and dental coverage options
• 401(k) with a 6% match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan assistance program
• Wellness program, including activity reimbursement

Why Join ALPS?

At ALPS, we're committed to a culture of accountability, integrity, and commitment. We believe strong relationships drive meaningful results, and we empower our employees to make an impact through collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

If you're passionate about building strategic partnerships, creating value for members, and helping organizations grow, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to serving the legal community.

Compensation details: 75000-75000 Yearly Salary

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