Company Partnerships Manager

About Lean In & The Sandberg Bernthal Family Foundation

The Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Foundation (SGBFF) works to build a more equal and resilient world. We bring people together to support each other through four initiatives: LeanIn.Org, LeanInGirls.Org, OptionB.Org, and the Dave Goldberg Scholarship Program.

Through our community, research-based content, and programs, we help women and allies build the skills, confidence, and networks they need to reach their full potential. We believe a more equal world is possible - and that it will take us working together to create it.

Role Overview

The Company Partnerships Lead will shape how Lean In engages with companies worldwide through our programs to advance women and address the broken rung.

You will steward our most strategic relationships, expand scalable partnership models, and build a portfolio that drives both growth and measurable impact. This role requires someone who can think big and execute with discipline – someone who can build trust with senior leaders, create partnership models that scale, and ensure our programs are embedded effectively inside organizations. Your work will directly influence how companies invest in women’s advancement – and how progress is sustained over time.

What You'll Do

Partnership Strategy 

-Lead Lean In’s partnerships strategy across corporate, nonprofit, and scalable partnership models

-Establish clear criteria for tiering and investing in partners at scale

-Build and manage a focused, high-impact portfolio aligned with our long-term priorities

-Own the full partnership lifecycle — from lead identification to closing, account management, and scaling adoption

Relationship Building 

-Cultivate trusted relationships with Fortune 500–level partners and senior stakeholders.

-Structure partnerships with a clear value exchange, defined outcomes, and long-term potential.

-Lead executive-level engagement and represent Lean In externally with credibility and clarity.

-Develop and deliver compelling, tailored pitches that align Lean In’s programs with partner goals.

Metrics-Driven Execution

-Define clear goals and measurable success metrics for partner growth

-Track portfolio performance and make  data-driven adjustments

-Use experimentation and insights to improve conversion rates and drive continuous improvement

-Manage HubSpot automations, CRM pipeline tracking, lead generation, and forecasting

-Communicate progress, learnings, and impact clearly to leadership and stakeholders

Leadership & Collaboration

-Build strong cross-functional relationships with Research, Product, Content, and Operations

-Surface partner insights to inform broader organizational strategy

-Align stakeholders around a shared vision and drive work forward with clarity

-Navigate ambiguity with confidence and a solutions-oriented mindset

What We're Looking For

Required

-5+ years in B2B partnerships, sales, or business development across enterprise and SMB markets

-Track record of building and managing high-profile partnerships or go-to-market strategies

-Consultative relationship builder who is comfortable engaging senior executives.

-Strong strategic thinking paired with hands-on execution

-Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate a compelling vision

-Deep fluency in goals, metrics, and data-driven decision-making.

-A systems-oriented thinker who can see both the big picture and the operational details.

-Deep commitment to Lean In's mission to advance women in leadership

-Alignment with the broader mission and initiatives of the Sandberg Bernthal Family Foundation

Preferred

-Experience selling or partnering with HR, DEI, or L&D buyers 

-Experience in mission-driven or social impact organizations

• Base Salary:$140,000 – $175,000 annually, based on experience, skills, and qualifications
• Performance Bonus: Up to 10% of base salary annually
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with a 4% employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Additional benefits designed to support well-being and long-term success

The Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Foundation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard to age, race, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. It’s important to us that people of all identities and backgrounds see themselves represented and included in our work, so we actively encourage people of all identities and experiences to apply.