Partnerships Director - Politics and Advocacy

Swayable made its mark by transforming the way major progressive campaigns measure the impact of their messages. We are looking for the right partnerships director to represent the platform in the DC/politics/advocacy world so we can continue to accelerate our impact and growth.

Swayable is a fast-growing cloud analytics product that measures public opinion and the impact of messages and advertising content. Our innovative creative pre-testing solutions have been instrumental for advocacy and political organizations in making informed, data-backed decisions. We are searching for an energetic and ambitious person to join our dynamic team.

About the role:
This position, based in Washington DC (nb: location is a must-have), will focus on generating leads and partnerships, developing projects and new use-cases, and working as an account executive to support larger partnerships in the politics and advocacy world. In this role, you will be responsible for creating and implementing effective sales strategies and developing meaningful relationships with both new and existing clients.

Responsibilities:
Own the entire sales cycle from end-to-end, developing and maintaining strong connections within the progressive political world
Come up with big, cool new ideas and generate leads and create strategic partnerships around them within the public-interest advocacy sector
Develop new projects and use-cases that leverage Swayable's cloud analytics product
Provide account management support for larger partnerships
Work closely with Swayable's VP of Revenue and CEO to strategize and execute partnership initiatives
Achieve key performance indicators on partnerships' quantity and quality

Requirements:
Deep connections to the social good and progressive politics world, ideally including significant roles on high-profile, successful campaigns for high office
Understanding and interest in public opinion and voter data and advertising
Interest in using data and analytics to drive impact in the political and advocacy landscape
Proven experience in a full-cycle sales role, with the ability to build partnerships and generate leads
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to make complex and abstract ideas comprehensible and real for people
Ability to work independently and report to Swayable's VP of Revenue and CEO while meeting or exceeding quota

If you are a driven individual with a strong background in Democratic-aligned politics and a passion for leveraging data and analytics to make a difference in the world of public-interest advocacy, we would love to hear from you. Join Swayable's mission to transform the marketing industry and help shape the future of political campaigns and advocacy efforts.

Own the strategy and implementation for Demand Generation, creating a comprehensive approach that aligns to company goals and go-to-market strategy

Build and manage best-in-class demand gen programs and optimize the Lead to Opportunity funnel

Manage the demand generation side of the Marketing team to perform against pipeline targets, while reporting monthly and quarterly on process. Ensure goal alignment with Content Marketing, Event Marketing, Product Marketing, and Digital Marketing

Build & improve measurement systems, analytics, and ensure successful technical integrations

Closely partner with Sales leadership to ensure alignment with go-to-market; work closely with the BDRs to continually refine qualification criteria and sales handoff enablement

Design integrated marketing campaign plans that drive awareness and demand, while testing new engagement strategies. Storyboard messaging and storylines for inclusion in integrated marketing campaigns

Help establish a marketing systems stack to enable agile, effective marketing performance. Leverage and manage CRM and marketing automation tools to measure, track and analyze marketing performance

Set KPIs and partner with RevOps to synchronize marketing and sales systems to deliver centralized dashboards and consolidated reporting

Help manage the marketing budget, ensuring accurate forecasting and on-budget spend

5+ years of proven success leading and scaling the demand generation function at a SaaS startup company. Previous track record setting and implementing successful demand gen strategy in experimental, fast-paced startup environments

Proven ability to cater to complex go-to-market structures, spanning multiple tech categories, use cases, and persona segments

Previous experience leading the marketing + operations relationship

Solid balance of art and science - creativity in ideating integrated marketing campaigns and business mindset in efficiently managing goals, numbers, and operations

Experience with marketing automation tools, ABM, Digital Ads, and web analytics + optimization tools

Strong analytical and quantitative skills to distill meaning out of data and translate into action

Proactive communicator. Excellent writing skills in particular

Startup experience

Experience in data platforms or analytics markets a plus

Interest in advocacy a plus

Benefits

• Own the strategy and implementation for Demand Generation, creating a comprehensive approach that aligns to company goals and go-to-market strategy
• Build and manage best-in-class demand gen programs and optimize the Lead to Opportunity funnel
• Manage the demand generation side of the Marketing team to perform against pipeline targets, while reporting monthly and quarterly on process. Ensure goal alignment with Content Marketing, Event Marketing, Product Marketing, and Digital Marketing
• Build & improve measurement systems, analytics, and ensure successful technical integrations
• Closely partner with Sales leadership to ensure alignment with go-to-market; work closely with the BDRs to continually refine qualification criteria and sales handoff enablement
• Design integrated marketing campaign plans that drive awareness and demand, while testing new engagement strategies. Storyboard messaging and storylines for inclusion in integrated marketing campaigns
• Help establish a marketing systems stack to enable agile, effective marketing performance. Leverage and manage CRM and marketing automation tools to measure, track and analyze marketing performance
• Set KPIs and partner with RevOps to synchronize marketing and sales systems to deliver centralized dashboards and consolidated reporting
• Help manage the marketing budget, ensuring accurate forecasting and on-budget spend

5+ years of proven success leading and scaling the demand generation function at a SaaS startup company. Previous track record setting and implementing successful demand gen strategy in experimental, fast-paced startup environments

Proven ability to cater to complex go-to-market structures, spanning multiple tech categories, use cases, and persona segments

Previous experience leading the marketing + operations relationship

Solid balance of art and science - creativity in ideating integrated marketing campaigns and business mindset in efficiently managing goals, numbers, and operations

Experience with marketing automation tools, ABM, Digital Ads, and web analytics + optimization tools

Strong analytical and quantitative skills to distill meaning out of data and translate into action

Proactive communicator. Excellent writing skills in particular

Startup experience

Experience in data platforms or analytics markets a plus

Interest in advocacy a plus

Competitive compensation structure commensurate with experience and goals

Equity options consistent with being an early team member

Full healthcare coverage with no employee contribution required

Generous PTO and parental leave

401K

Opportunity to support some of the most important storytelling and social change campaigns in the world

Competitive compensation structure commensurate with experience and goals

Own the strategy and implementation for Demand Generation, creating a comprehensive approach that aligns to company goals and go-to-market strategy

Build and manage best-in-class demand gen programs and optimize the Lead to Opportunity funnel

Manage the demand generation side of the Marketing team to perform against pipeline targets, while reporting monthly and quarterly on process. Ensure goal alignment with Content Marketing, Event Marketing, Product Marketing, and Digital Marketing

Build & improve measurement systems, analytics, and ensure successful technical integrations

Closely partner with Sales leadership to ensure alignment with go-to-market; work closely with the BDRs to continually refine qualification criteria and sales handoff enablement

Design integrated marketing campaign plans that drive awareness and demand, while testing new engagement strategies. Storyboard messaging and storylines for inclusion in integrated marketing campaigns

Help establish a marketing systems stack to enable agile, effective marketing performance. Leverage and manage CRM and marketing automation tools to measure, track and analyze marketing performance

Set KPIs and partner with RevOps to synchronize marketing and sales systems to deliver centralized dashboards and consolidated reporting

Help manage the marketing budget, ensuring accurate forecasting and on-budget spend

5+ years of proven success leading and scaling the demand generation function at a SaaS startup company. Previous track record setting and implementing successful demand gen strategy in experimental, fast-paced startup environments

Proven ability to cater to complex go-to-market structures, spanning multiple tech categories, use cases, and persona segments

Previous experience leading the marketing + operations relationship

Solid balance of art and science - creativity in ideating integrated marketing campaigns and business mindset in efficiently managing goals, numbers, and operations

Experience with marketing automation tools, ABM, Digital Ads, and web analytics + optimization tools

Strong analytical and quantitative skills to distill meaning out of data and translate into action

Proactive communicator. Excellent writing skills in particular

Startup experience

Experience in data platforms or analytics markets a plus

Interest in advocacy a plus

Competitive compensation structure commensurate with experience and goals

Equity options consistent with being an early team member

Full healthcare coverage with no employee contribution required

Generous PTO and parental leave

401K

Opportunity to support some of the most important storytelling and social change campaigns in the world

Equity options consistent with being an early team member

Own the strategy and implementation for Demand Generation, creating a comprehensive approach that aligns to company goals and go-to-market strategy

Build and manage best-in-class demand gen programs and optimize the Lead to Opportunity funnel

Manage the demand generation side of the Marketing team to perform against pipeline targets, while reporting monthly and quarterly on process. Ensure goal alignment with Content Marketing, Event Marketing, Product Marketing, and Digital Marketing

Build & improve measurement systems, analytics, and ensure successful technical integrations

Closely partner with Sales leadership to ensure alignment with go-to-market; work closely with the BDRs to continually refine qualification criteria and sales handoff enablement

Design integrated marketing campaign plans that drive awareness and demand, while testing new engagement strategies. Storyboard messaging and storylines for inclusion in integrated marketing campaigns

Help establish a marketing systems stack to enable agile, effective marketing performance. Leverage and manage CRM and marketing automation tools to measure, track and analyze marketing performance

Set KPIs and partner with RevOps to synchronize marketing and sales systems to deliver centralized dashboards and consolidated reporting

Help manage the marketing budget, ensuring accurate forecasting and on-budget spend

5+ years of proven success leading and scaling the demand generation function at a SaaS startup company. Previous track record setting and implementing successful demand gen strategy in experimental, fast-paced startup environments

Proven ability to cater to complex go-to-market structures, spanning multiple tech categories, use cases, and persona segments

Previous experience leading the marketing + operations relationship

Solid balance of art and science - creativity in ideating integrated marketing campaigns and business mindset in efficiently managing goals, numbers, and operations

Experience with marketing automation tools, ABM, Digital Ads, and web analytics + optimization tools

Strong analytical and quantitative skills to distill meaning out of data and translate into action

Proactive communicator. Excellent writing skills in particular

Startup experience

Experience in data platforms or analytics markets a plus

Interest in advocacy a plus

Competitive compensation structure commensurate with experience and goals

Equity options consistent with being an early team member

Full healthcare coverage with no employee contribution required

Generous PTO and parental leave

401K

Opportunity to support some of the most important storytelling and social change campaigns in the world

Full healthcare coverage with no employee contribution required

Own the strategy and implementation for Demand Generation, creating a comprehensive approach that aligns to company goals and go-to-market strategy

Build and manage best-in-class demand gen programs and optimize the Lead to Opportunity funnel

Manage the demand generation side of the Marketing team to perform against pipeline targets, while reporting monthly and quarterly on process. Ensure goal alignment with Content Marketing, Event Marketing, Product Marketing, and Digital Marketing

Build & improve measurement systems, analytics, and ensure successful technical integrations

Closely partner with Sales leadership to ensure alignment with go-to-market; work closely with the BDRs to continually refine qualification criteria and sales handoff enablement

Design integrated marketing campaign plans that drive awareness and demand, while testing new engagement strategies. Storyboard messaging and storylines for inclusion in integrated marketing campaigns

Help establish a marketing systems stack to enable agile, effective marketing performance. Leverage and manage CRM and marketing automation tools to measure, track and analyze marketing performance

Set KPIs and partner with RevOps to synchronize marketing and sales systems to deliver centralized dashboards and consolidated reporting

Help manage the marketing budget, ensuring accurate forecasting and on-budget spend

5+ years of proven success leading and scaling the demand generation function at a SaaS startup company. Previous track record setting and implementing successful demand gen strategy in experimental, fast-paced startup environments

Proven ability to cater to complex go-to-market structures, spanning multiple tech categories, use cases, and persona segments

Previous experience leading the marketing + operations relationship

Solid balance of art and science - creativity in ideating integrated marketing campaigns and business mindset in efficiently managing goals, numbers, and operations

Experience with marketing automation tools, ABM, Digital Ads, and web analytics + optimization tools

Strong analytical and quantitative skills to distill meaning out of data and translate into action

Proactive communicator. Excellent writing skills in particular

Startup experience

Experience in data platforms or analytics markets a plus

Interest in advocacy a plus

Competitive compensation structure commensurate with experience and goals

Equity options consistent with being an early team member

Full healthcare coverage with no employee contribution required

Generous PTO and parental leave

401K

Opportunity to support some of the most important storytelling and social change campaigns in the world

Generous PTO and parental leave

Own the strategy and implementation for Demand Generation, creating a comprehensive approach that aligns to company goals and go-to-market strategy

Build and manage best-in-class demand gen programs and optimize the Lead to Opportunity funnel

Manage the demand generation side of the Marketing team to perform against pipeline targets, while reporting monthly and quarterly on process. Ensure goal alignment with Content Marketing, Event Marketing, Product Marketing, and Digital Marketing

Build & improve measurement systems, analytics, and ensure successful technical integrations

Closely partner with Sales leadership to ensure alignment with go-to-market; work closely with the BDRs to continually refine qualification criteria and sales handoff enablement

Design integrated marketing campaign plans that drive awareness and demand, while testing new engagement strategies. Storyboard messaging and storylines for inclusion in integrated marketing campaigns

Help establish a marketing systems stack to enable agile, effective marketing performance. Leverage and manage CRM and marketing automation tools to measure, track and analyze marketing performance

Set KPIs and partner with RevOps to synchronize marketing and sales systems to deliver centralized dashboards and consolidated reporting

Help manage the marketing budget, ensuring accurate forecasting and on-budget spend

5+ years of proven success leading and scaling the demand generation function at a SaaS startup company. Previous track record setting and implementing successful demand gen strategy in experimental, fast-paced startup environments

Proven ability to cater to complex go-to-market structures, spanning multiple tech categories, use cases, and persona segments

Previous experience leading the marketing + operations relationship

Solid balance of art and science - creativity in ideating integrated marketing campaigns and business mindset in efficiently managing goals, numbers, and operations

Experience with marketing automation tools, ABM, Digital Ads, and web analytics + optimization tools

Strong analytical and quantitative skills to distill meaning out of data and translate into action

Proactive communicator. Excellent writing skills in particular

Startup experience

Experience in data platforms or analytics markets a plus

Interest in advocacy a plus

Competitive compensation structure commensurate with experience and goals

Equity options consistent with being an early team member

Full healthcare coverage with no employee contribution required

Generous PTO and parental leave

401K

Opportunity to support some of the most important storytelling and social change campaigns in the world

401K

Own the strategy and implementation for Demand Generation, creating a comprehensive approach that aligns to company goals and go-to-market strategy

Build and manage best-in-class demand gen programs and optimize the Lead to Opportunity funnel

Manage the demand generation side of the Marketing team to perform against pipeline targets, while reporting monthly and quarterly on process. Ensure goal alignment with Content Marketing, Event Marketing, Product Marketing, and Digital Marketing

Build & improve measurement systems, analytics, and ensure successful technical integrations

Closely partner with Sales leadership to ensure alignment with go-to-market; work closely with the BDRs to continually refine qualification criteria and sales handoff enablement

Design integrated marketing campaign plans that drive awareness and demand, while testing new engagement strategies. Storyboard messaging and storylines for inclusion in integrated marketing campaigns

Help establish a marketing systems stack to enable agile, effective marketing performance. Leverage and manage CRM and marketing automation tools to measure, track and analyze marketing performance

Set KPIs and partner with RevOps to synchronize marketing and sales systems to deliver centralized dashboards and consolidated reporting

Help manage the marketing budget, ensuring accurate forecasting and on-budget spend

5+ years of proven success leading and scaling the demand generation function at a SaaS startup company. Previous track record setting and implementing successful demand gen strategy in experimental, fast-paced startup environments

Proven ability to cater to complex go-to-market structures, spanning multiple tech categories, use cases, and persona segments

Previous experience leading the marketing + operations relationship

Solid balance of art and science - creativity in ideating integrated marketing campaigns and business mindset in efficiently managing goals, numbers, and operations

Experience with marketing automation tools, ABM, Digital Ads, and web analytics + optimization tools

Strong analytical and quantitative skills to distill meaning out of data and translate into action

Proactive communicator. Excellent writing skills in particular

Startup experience

Experience in data platforms or analytics markets a plus

Interest in advocacy a plus

Competitive compensation structure commensurate with experience and goals

Equity options consistent with being an early team member

Full healthcare coverage with no employee contribution required

Generous PTO and parental leave

401K

Opportunity to support some of the most important storytelling and social change campaigns in the world

Opportunity to support some of the most important storytelling and social change campaigns in the world

Own the strategy and implementation for Demand Generation, creating a comprehensive approach that aligns to company goals and go-to-market strategy

Build and manage best-in-class demand gen programs and optimize the Lead to Opportunity funnel

Manage the demand generation side of the Marketing team to perform against pipeline targets, while reporting monthly and quarterly on process. Ensure goal alignment with Content Marketing, Event Marketing, Product Marketing, and Digital Marketing

Build & improve measurement systems, analytics, and ensure successful technical integrations

Closely partner with Sales leadership to ensure alignment with go-to-market; work closely with the BDRs to continually refine qualification criteria and sales handoff enablement

Design integrated marketing campaign plans that drive awareness and demand, while testing new engagement strategies. Storyboard messaging and storylines for inclusion in integrated marketing campaigns

Help establish a marketing systems stack to enable agile, effective marketing performance. Leverage and manage CRM and marketing automation tools to measure, track and analyze marketing performance

Set KPIs and partner with RevOps to synchronize marketing and sales systems to deliver centralized dashboards and consolidated reporting

Help manage the marketing budget, ensuring accurate forecasting and on-budget spend

5+ years of proven success leading and scaling the demand generation function at a SaaS startup company. Previous track record setting and implementing successful demand gen strategy in experimental, fast-paced startup environments

Proven ability to cater to complex go-to-market structures, spanning multiple tech categories, use cases, and persona segments

Previous experience leading the marketing + operations relationship

Solid balance of art and science - creativity in ideating integrated marketing campaigns and business mindset in efficiently managing goals, numbers, and operations

Experience with marketing automation tools, ABM, Digital Ads, and web analytics + optimization tools

Strong analytical and quantitative skills to distill meaning out of data and translate into action

Proactive communicator. Excellent writing skills in particular

Startup experience

Experience in data platforms or analytics markets a plus

Interest in advocacy a plus

Competitive compensation structure commensurate with experience and goals

Equity options consistent with being an early team member

Full healthcare coverage with no employee contribution required

Generous PTO and parental leave

401K

Opportunity to support some of the most important storytelling and social change campaigns in the world

Base salary range of $130K-$170K, depending on location and experience

Own the strategy and implementation for Demand Generation, creating a comprehensive approach that aligns to company goals and go-to-market strategy

Build and manage best-in-class demand gen programs and optimize the Lead to Opportunity funnel

Manage the demand generation side of the Marketing team to perform against pipeline targets, while reporting monthly and quarterly on process. Ensure goal alignment with Content Marketing, Event Marketing, Product Marketing, and Digital Marketing

Build & improve measurement systems, analytics, and ensure successful technical integrations

Closely partner with Sales leadership to ensure alignment with go-to-market; work closely with the BDRs to continually refine qualification criteria and sales handoff enablement

Design integrated marketing campaign plans that drive awareness and demand, while testing new engagement strategies. Storyboard messaging and storylines for inclusion in integrated marketing campaigns

Help establish a marketing systems stack to enable agile, effective marketing performance. Leverage and manage CRM and marketing automation tools to measure, track and analyze marketing performance

Set KPIs and partner with RevOps to synchronize marketing and sales systems to deliver centralized dashboards and consolidated reporting

Help manage the marketing budget, ensuring accurate forecasting and on-budget spend

5+ years of proven success leading and scaling the demand generation function at a SaaS startup company. Previous track record setting and implementing successful demand gen strategy in experimental, fast-paced startup environments

Proven ability to cater to complex go-to-market structures, spanning multiple tech categories, use cases, and persona segments

Previous experience leading the marketing + operations relationship

Solid balance of art and science - creativity in ideating integrated marketing campaigns and business mindset in efficiently managing goals, numbers, and operations

Experience with marketing automation tools, ABM, Digital Ads, and web analytics + optimization tools

Strong analytical and quantitative skills to distill meaning out of data and translate into action

Proactive communicator. Excellent writing skills in particular

Startup experience

Experience in data platforms or analytics markets a plus

Interest in advocacy a plus

Competitive compensation structure commensurate with experience and goals

Equity options consistent with being an early team member

Full healthcare coverage with no employee contribution required

Generous PTO and parental leave

401K

Opportunity to support some of the most important storytelling and social change campaigns in the world

We are an equal opportunity employer. We strive to promote an organizational environment that values diversity and fosters growth. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other basis prohibited by law. The team especially encourages applicants from underrepresented backgrounds.