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Book Your DemoFinding & Hiring Partner Managers: A Checklist
Use this 7-step checklist as a guide for finding and hiring your next Partner Development Manager.
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Clear Steps: From defining skills → onboarding → enabling success
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Planning Categories: Skills, Responsibilities, and Compensation
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SMART Goal Framework, Integrated Directly Into Onboarding
Hire a Partner Development Manager Confidently
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Determine the skills your Partner Manager needs
Outline responsibilities and expectations
Clarify salary and benefits
Create a strong job description
Post the job in the right places
Map the onboarding flow with SMART goals
List the tools your Partner Manager needs to succeed
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What You'll Discover Inside
Practical frameworks and actionable insights to transform your partnership strategy
Step 1 — Define the Skills Your Partner Development Manager Needs
Clarify the abilities, traits, and competencies that will align with your values and partner program structure.
Step 2 — List Their Responsibilities Clearly
Daily, weekly, and quarterly responsibilities ensure the role is well-defined before hiring, including who they report to, who they oversee, and what goals they must meet.
Step 3 — Determine Compensation
Set salary and benefits transparently to align expectations upfront.
Step 4 — Create the Job Description
Turn your outlined skills and responsibilities into a compelling job posting that reflects your company culture.
Step 5 — Post the Job Strategically
Utilize the guide’s recommended platforms, such as LinkedIn Jobs and FlexJobs, to target the most suitable talent pools.
Step 6 — Provide the Tools They Need
Create a list of essential tools for communication, partner management, and analytics—plus Kiflo’s Partner Platform to support program efficiency.
The Partnership Challenge
Practical frameworks and actionable insights to transform your partnership strategy
The Problem
Common Partnership Failures
Unclear expectations
Misaligned responsibilities
Slow or ineffective onboarding
Early frustration for both the new hire and your team
A partner program without strong leadership
The Solution
What Actually Works
Identify the right skills for your growth stage
Write a job description that attracts qualified candidates
Choose the right hiring platforms
Create a structured onboarding with SMART milestones
Equip your Partner Manager with the tools to thrive
Find the Perfect Partner Manager
and skyrocket your partner program seamlessly
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Skills Come First
Values, strengths, and competencies should guide your hiring, not just experience.
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Responsibilities Must Be Crystal Clear
Ambiguity leads to misalignment; clarity supports performance.
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Strong Onboarding Predicts Success
SMART goals and step-based onboarding help new hires ramp up efficiently.
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The Right Tools Multiply Impact
A PRM like Kiflo gives Partner Managers the structure they need to scale partnerships.
