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PerformYard

Referral Partnerships Lead

PerformYard, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201

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PerformYard is a fast‑growing, category‑leading SaaS company transforming how organizations manage & measure performance. Our platform delivers clear business value & is consistently recognized for its effectiveness & ease of use, with significant growth ahead. As we scale, we’re seeking a strategic and hands‑on Referral Partnerships Lead to build and scale our referral partner channel, with a focus on HR consulting firms, PEOs, and insurance brokerages. This is a mission‑critical role that will be responsible for developing a partner ecosystem that generates a consistent flow of qualified leads, pipeline, and revenue. The Referral Partnerships role combines strategy development, partner acquisition, and hands‑on execution. You’ll work cross‑functionally with sales and marketing to ensure referral partners are acquired, enabled, and incentivized to drive growth.

This is a 100% remote position- now & forever What You’ll Do:

Build and own the referral partnership strategy aligning it with company revenue goals

Collaborate with executive leadership on partnership forecasts, OKRs, & growth plans

Source, engage, and close new referral partners with high revenue potential

Develop compelling value propositions tailored to each partner segment

Lead negotiations and contract execution with legal and finance

Build scalable onboarding frameworks & documentation to ensure partner enablement

Build and maintain trusted, long‑term relationships with key partner stakeholder

Develop systems for ongoing partner communication, performance tracking, & support

Align with Sales to ensure referral leads are qualified, well‑tracked, & properly attributed

Work with Marketing to co‑develop campaigns, content, and partner messaging

What you’ll Bring:

5+ years in B2B partnership development, business development, or channel sales

Proven success building and scaling referral or channel partner programs from zero

Deep knowledge of HR tech, insurance, benefits administration, or PEO ecosystems

Strong understanding of SaaS economics and sales cycles, including partner‑influenced deals

Experience negotiating and managing complex partnership agreements

Exceptional relationship‑building and communication skills

Proficient in CRM and partner management tools (e.g., Salesforce, Hubspot)

Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑growth, and highly collaborative environment

Data‑driven decision maker with strong analytical capabilities

Success in This Role:

Launching a fully operational referral partner program within 6 months

Establishing 50+ high‑quality referral partnerships within the first year

Creating a scalable playbook for partner onboarding, enablement, & performance tracking

Driving considerable impact on pipeline and revenue through partner‑sourced deals

Benefits In addition to your compensation plan we also have medical, dental, and vision health insurance benefits w/ HSA plan, disability insurance, 401k plan, generous PTO, paid holidays and other benefits.

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