Director, Partnerships (6-month fixed-term)

📋 Description

• Founding Partnerships leader to define and build partnerships function.
• Own inbound partnership pipeline and drive to signature with large communities.
• Develop outbound strategy and qualify high-impact partners.
• Structure deals to unlock marketplace liquidity and growth.
• Lead full-cycle deal execution from sourcing to launch.
• Align Circles strategy with cross-functional teams for scale.

🎯 Requirements

• 12+ years in partnerships, BD, or growth roles at growth-stage platforms.
• Experience building/scaling partnerships from the ground up.
• Proven track record closing partnerships that drive supply/demand growth.
• Strong deal structuring and external negotiation skills.
• Comfort operating with ambiguity and owning from day one.
• Clear, structured communicator for exec-level audiences.

🎁 Benefits

• Contract-to-hire with potential extension to full-time.
• Impactful role in a lean, high-ownership team.
• Exposure to a fast-growing home swapping platform with notable investors.