Head of Partnerships

This role is based in New York City and is in-person.

The Gradient Group is a modern HR and opportunity platform built to connect top creative talent in advertising and media to real opportunities including jobs, access, and career advancement. We partner with brands, agencies, and industry leaders to create pipelines, programs, and partnerships that move the industry forward.

We are looking for a high-performing, relationship-driven leader to help run the business and grow revenue.

The Head of Partnerships & Growth will be a core leader at The Gradient Group, working directly with the Founder to scale revenue, expand partnerships, and deepen relationships across brands, agencies, and hiring partners.

This is a highly visible, client-facing role for someone who thrives in relationship‑building, pitching, and turning conversations into signed partnerships.

• Build and manage a pipeline of new partnership opportunities (brands, agencies, HR leaders, platforms, sponsors)
• Own the partnership process end-to-end: outreach → pitch → proposal → close → renewal
• Lead client calls and presentations with confidence and polish
• Collaborate with leadership to shape offerings, pricing, and go-to-market strategy
• Track revenue, deal flow, and partnership performance

• Serve as a trusted point of contact for partners and clients
• Strengthen long‑term relationships to drive renewals and expansions
• Represent The Gradient Group in industry meetings, events, and high‑level conversations
• Ensure partners feel supported, engaged, and excited to continue working together

• Work closely with the Founder to prioritize initiatives and support day‑to‑day business growth
• Help translate strategy into execution across partnerships and programming
• Support internal planning, timelines, and business coordination as needed

You are a confident, proactive leader who can sit across the table from senior decision‑makers and move conversations forward.

You likely have:

• 7–12+ years of experience in partnerships, business development, or client leadership
• Experience working with brands, agencies, media companies, or talent‑focused organizations
• A track record of closing deals and growing revenue
• Strong executive presence, communication skills, and follow‑through
• Comfort working in a fast‑moving, entrepreneurial environment

• Experience in HR, talent acquisition, staffing, or creative recruiting
• Existing relationships in advertising, media, marketing, and creative industries
• Familiarity with sponsor ships, community‑driven partnerships, or platform business models

This role includes a competitive base salary plus performance‑based incentives tied directly to revenue growth.

Salary Range 75,

This is a rare opportunity to be a foundational leader at a company reshaping access, hiring, and opportunity in advertising and media and to help build something with real industry impact.