Strava is Hiring for Partner Manager New

Strava is hiring a Partner Manager to cultivate high-impact relationships with creators, clubs, and event organizers—especially across the West Coast—to drive product adoption and community growth. Based in San Francisco within a flexible hybrid model, this role connects community insights to cross-functional teams and helps translate them into measurable outcomes.

Company Overview

Strava is the app for active people, home to over 150 million athletes across more than 185 countries. The company’s mission is to motivate people to live their best active lives by making movement more connected and meaningful. Strava fosters an inclusive workplace and supports candidates who need reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process. Learn more on its company page.

Role Summary

The Partner Manager connects Strava’s product to the influencers, athletes, communities, and events that can grow it. You will build and deepen relationships, introduce new features to high-impact partners, support community-led events, and collaborate with Product, Brand, Marketing, and Communications. Success in this role relies on clear communication, data-driven decision-making, budget stewardship, and an ability to translate community feedback into actionable insights for cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, deepen, and manage relationships with creators, clubs, and event organizers across the US, with emphasis on the West Coast.
• Collaborate with athletes and creators to maximize use of Strava’s products and deliver Community Partnerships OKRs.
• Drive adoption of new features by onboarding high-impact partners and tracking their contribution to growth.
• Measure and report on partnership impact, tying results to broader business trends and company initiatives; iterate based on feedback and data.
• Support planning and delivery of Community Leaders Workshops and other community-led events with cross-functional partners.
• Partner with Product Marketing and Brand to source and activate creators for campaigns, launches, and go-to-market moments.
• Generate and synthesize local insights; regularly report on trends, market activity, and growth opportunities to stakeholders.
• Manage budgets, prioritize high-impact initiatives, and deliver against growth KPIs.
• Identify emerging creators and trends; build relationships by regularly attending local run and ride events.
• Communicate clearly and concisely; relay partner feedback internally and keep teams updated on progress and learnings.

Ideal Profile

• 5+ years in marketing, partnerships, or talent management, ideally within sport, fitness, or lifestyle brands.
• Proven track record driving measurable growth through community and creator partnerships.
• Extensive relationships with creators, clubs, or event organizers in running and/or cycling across the US.
• Experience working cross-functionally and with stakeholders at all levels of management.
• Flexibility to travel regularly to key cities and community hubs, with emphasis on the West Coast.
• Strategic thinker with strong project management skills; delivers complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives on time and within budget.
• Data and analytics fluency; able to track, analyze, and communicate key metrics and business trends.
• Knowledge of established and emerging social platforms and how partners create content there.
• Proficiency with social listening/influencer tools and community platforms (e.g., Eventbrite, Slack, WhatsApp, Heylo).
• Growth mindset, empathy, and a passion for athlete health and wellness.

Compensation And Location

Base salary: $121,250–$128,750 USD (base only; equity and benefits not included). Starting pay depends on skills, experience, work location, and market conditions; ranges may be modified in the future. The role is based in San Francisco, CA, with a flexible hybrid schedule that generally means around half your time on-site—approximately three days per week. Regular travel to key cities and events, particularly on the West Coast, is expected.

How To Apply

Submit your application via Greenhouse: Apply here.

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