The Partner Relationship Manager oversees employer partnerships, enhances onboarding, optimizes partner performance, drives engagement, and fosters cross-functional collaborations to ensure mutual success for Clasp and its partners.
About Us
Clasp is a venture-backed, mission-driven startup transforming access to education and career pathways. We are revolutionizing the way employers attract and retain critical talent, while simultaneously tackling the student debt crisis. (Yep, we think BIG.) Our innovative platform meaningfully connects employers, educational institutions, and diverse talent to drive mutual benefit—using accessible education financing as the thread. We like to think of ourselves as more than a fintech; we’re a catalyst for economic mobility.
A Forbes Fintech 50 company, portfolio company of SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management — the largest HR organization out there!) and recipient of “43 Start Ups to Bet Your Career On in 2025” by Business Insider, Clasp is driven by our commitment to social impact and innovation. We are reshaping the future of the workforce one opportunity at a time. Join us on our journey to give power to learners and unlock fulfilling careers that drive positive change in their communities and beyond.
The Partner Relationships Manager will have ownership of a portfolio of employer partners. They will play a pivotal role in aligning our sales, Implementation, Product, and Marketing teams to deliver streamlined onboarding, realize early wins, and sustain partner loyalty. They will form deep relationships with stakeholders, understand their needs and goals, proactively manage risks, and seek opportunities for value expansion. Finally, they will collaborate in the advancement of the Partner Success function’s priorities and shape broader business objectives and decision-making as the voice of the partner. If you're excited about using education and technology to solve systemic problems in workforce development—and want to grow with a high-impact, high-growth team—we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Do:
- Facilitate Partner Onboarding: Pair with sales and implementation teams to streamline partner launches, ensuring clarity and alignment from pre-sale to ongoing support
- Monitor and Optimize Performance: Analyze partner metrics and feedback to identify trends, drive engagement, and inform strategic adjustments for long-term success; balance strategic planning with effective handling of day-to-day partner requests and needs
- Act as a Trusted Advisor: Serve as a subject matter expert, offering training and insights to maximize the value partners derive from Clasp’s services
- Drive Partner Engagement: Conduct high-impact business reviews and regular touch points to enhance partner satisfaction and expand Clasp’s value
- Champion Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Product, Marketing, and other teams to represent partner needs, influence product feature prioritization, and synchronize partner initiatives with company priorities
What You’ll Need:
- Experience in account management, customer success, management consulting, or other client/customer-facing role
- Proven problem-solving and analytical skills to identify partner challenges and risks and design effective solutions
- Relationship-building and communication skills with the ability to foster trust, understanding, and alignment across diverse audiences
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to think strategically while executing tactically, balancing long-term goals with immediate partner and business needs
- Collaborative mindset with experience working across multiple departments to build cohesive strategies and implement cross-functional initiatives
- Adaptability and resilience to navigate the fast-paced, evolving landscape of a high-growth company
Nice to Have:
- Familiarity with education benefits, workforce development, or upskilling programs
- Experience working with human resources and/or talent acquisition stakeholders
- Understanding of healthcare industry
What We Offer:
- Competitive cash and equity compensation
- Health benefits (health, dental, & vision)
- 401k
- Commuter benefits
- Flexible PTO policy
- Opportunities to grow and perform in a fast-paced environment alongside a stellar team.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. Clasp is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Clasp Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office
Boston, MA, United States, 02108
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