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Salary: USD 150,000 - 210,000 / annual
Forgepoint is building AI workers for manufacturing back-office departments (quoting, purchasing, invoicing, sales coordination) to help US manufacturers modernize and compete globally. The company is backed by a16z Speedrun and angels from Brex, Xwing, and Betterment.
This is a 0→1 partnerships role where you'll build Forgepoint's partnerships strategy from the ground up. You'll develop relationships with ERP providers, trade associations, industry groups, channel partners, government agencies, and private equity firms connected to manufacturers. You'll represent Forgepoint at conferences, association meetings, and industry events, turning conversations into durable partnerships that generate warm pipeline.
Key responsibilities include:
- Building partnerships strategy to identify organizations and channels that connect with target customers
- Developing relationships with ERPs, trade associations, industry groups, channel partners, government agencies, and PE firms
- Representing Forgepoint at conferences and industry events
- Creating a repeatable pipeline of warm introductions and qualified opportunities
- Owning the partnership lifecycle end-to-end from research through activation and ongoing management
- Working closely with founders and sales team to translate partnerships into measurable revenue pipeline
- Tracking performance and doubling down on high-performing relationships
You'll work in person five days a week in the NYC office with travel for industry events and partner meetings. The role requires a founder and growth mindset, strong relationship-building skills, and credibility with executives and industry leaders.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Natural relationship-builder credible with executives and industry leaders
- Comfortable working conferences, associations, and industry events
- Ability to connect partnership activity to measurable pipeline
- Organized, self-directed, and follow-through oriented
- Genuine interest in manufacturing
- Willingness to work in-person 5 days/week in NYC and travel for events
- Founder and growth mindset
BONUS:
- Experience in partnerships, business development, channel, or alliances
- Existing network in manufacturing, industrials, or private equity
- Experience with industry associations and trade events
- Proficiency with AI tools for research and relationship management
