Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Director of Strategic Partnerships leads and builds a partner network to support a fast-growing environmental services company's national sales strategy focused on waste diversion and sustainable infrastructure.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves leading a team to identify, onboard, and manage partners in logistics, recycling, composting, and waste-to-energy, ensuring timely and cost-effective resource allocation, and collaborating cross-functionally to meet project goals.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers an annual performance bonus up to 25-30%, comprehensive employer-paid healthcare and vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 5+ years in environmental services, logistics, or transportation, proven leadership with operational focus, a strong industry network preferred, and ability to scale processes in a startup environment.
Career development
The role provides an opportunity to lead a core division within a mission-driven, growth-stage company, allowing significant influence on company growth and strategy.
Work environment and culture
The company is mission-driven, fast-growing, and backed by strong investment, emphasizing operational agility and high performance in a startup-like environment.
Company information
The company is a fast-growing, well-funded environmental services firm delivering innovative waste diversion, recycling, and waste-to-energy solutions across the U.S., scaling nationwide with a strong leadership team.
Team overview
The candidate will lead a team of 4 to 6 Strategic Partnership specialists focused on building and managing partner networks across key markets.
Unique job features
This role is unique in that it allows the candidate to shape their own division early in the company's growth, with a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Company overview
Ellaway Blues Consulting is a multifaceted consulting firm specializing in project management and engineering services. The company operates in various locations, including Denver, Florida, Las Vegas, and the Middle East, offering roles such as Project Manager, Senior Design Engineer, and Director of Development. They generate revenue through consulting services in sectors like IT, telecom, and solar energy. Key positions and job listings indicate a focus on high-level project management and engineering roles, reflecting their emphasis on technical and developmental expertise.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your leadership skills in building and managing teams, especially in strategic partnerships within environmental services or logistics sectors.
Emphasize your ability to identify, onboard, and manage third-party partners such as haulers, recyclers, and composters, showcasing operational agility and cost-effective solution delivery.
Apply through multiple channels including Ellaway Blues Consulting's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current employees in the Strategic Partnerships or commercial divisions on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent company growth, asking about the challenges of scaling partner networks, or expressing enthusiasm for sustainable waste solutions.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'strategic partnerships,' 'waste diversion,' 'logistics,' 'team leadership,' and 'operational performance' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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