Startup Market Lead, AMER

Prolific

PARTNER DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, PROLIFIC FOR RESEARCH Location: San Francisco (Hybrid)   Prolific Prolific is the world’s most trusted infrastructure for human data. Today, tens of thousands of researchers from enterprises and top universities across the globe rely on Prolific to power their work, from peer-reviewed studies to the next generation of technological breakthroughs.   Prolific's partnership ecosystem is a key growth engine for Prolific. The next generation of AI-powered research platforms are growing rapidly disrupting the market, and the foundation of their success is the authentic, rich human data that only Prolific can provide. To help us drive this next phase of growth, we are looking for a commercially driven partnerships professional with 5-7+ years of experience building and growing revenue-generating partnerships within research or industry. Success will be measured against the team revenue target, so close collaboration with Partner Success and Partner Sales Managers based in the UK will be critical. We want the successful candidate to help shape our partner strategy and direction and lead commercial conversations with our largest strategic partner opportunities, so knowledge and demonstrable experience of working with platform partners in the market research, UX/product testing, or user research space is a huge plus. This will be our first US partner hire, and the role will report directly to the Head of Sales and Partnerships at Prolific for Research. We'd ideally like someone based in the Bay Area, given the concentration of partners and prospects there, though we'll consider candidates elsewhere in the US who can travel to San Francisco frequently.   The Role The market research industry is being disrupted by rapidly growing AI native research platforms. At Prolific, we have invested in a strong channel partner ecosystem across AI-moderated research, UX/product testing, and user research that now sees us embedded as the participant infrastructure for the most rapidly growing companies in this space—Outset, Maze, ListenLabs, and Dialogue AI, to name just a few. As our first on-the-ground partner team hire in North America, the Strategic Partner Lead will work closely with partner success and partner sales to own founder and executive-level relationships with high-value research partners, build Prolific’s profile across the startup and scale-up ecosystem, and drive meaningful revenue growth across both existing and new partnerships.   The partner lead will report to the Head of Sales and Partnerships at Prolific for Research and be based in the Bay area.  This is a high-visibility, commercially focused role that sits at the intersection of partnership growth and new partner development. You will be the partnership face of Prolific for Research in the US, engaging at founder and executive level, maximizing our share of spend across existing partners, and identifying and working with partner sales to close the next generation of research platform partners. Success in the role is measured by performance against the global team revenue target, covering both existing and new logo partners. This is a fabulous opportunity to make a huge impact within a well-funded and very well-respected scale-up, driving growth in a key focus market for Prolific. We want you to have a voice, help shape our partnership strategy, and directly contribute to the success of the sales and partnerships team.   What you'll be doing Drive Revenue Growth Across the Partner Ecosystem * Own and deliver the partner team revenue target, covering growth across existing partners and new partner acquisition. * In collaboration with partner success and partner sales, increase revenue and usage across the existing partner base by identifying expansion opportunities, deepening platform adoption, and maximizing Prolific’s share of spend. * Build senior relationships with US target partners and optimize time to revenue once engagements are closed. * Support complex, non-standard deal negotiations with strategic partners. Build and Own Senior Partner Relationships * Lead executive and founder-level engagement across Prolific’s research partner ecosystem—including heads of research, C-suite stakeholders, and founding teams/investors. * Work closely with your partner success colleague to build deep, trusted relationships with our largest partners in North America as well as with emerging platform providers across the research and AI-moderated research spaces. * Serve as the senior commercial point of contact for US-based partners, ensuring Prolific is embedded at the strategic level within key partner accounts. Act as a Strategic Partner to Key Accounts * Develop a deep understanding of partner research workflows, business models, and growth objectives. * Identify growth opportunities within accounts and shape how partners leverage Prolific’s platform—including participant supply—to maximize value and drive usage. * Provide strategic input that influences partner direction and strengthens long-term commercial relationships. Build Market Presence and Ecosystem Awareness * Represent PfR externally at conferences, industry events, and speaking engagements relevant to US research, AI tools, and the SaaS ecosystem. * Build Prolific’s brand and credibility with founders, operators, and investors across the US startup and scale-up community. * Identify and develop new channels, communities, and networks that expand Prolific’s reach and pipeline. Collaborate Closely Across the Business * Work closely with Partner Success and Partner Sales colleagues to ensure a coordinated approach across the full partner lifecycle—from pipeline and onboarding through to expansion. * Feed market intelligence, partner insights, and competitive dynamics back into product, marketing, and strategy teams. * Act as a bridge between the US market and the broader Prolific partnership team, ensuring local context shapes global decisions.   What you'll bring * 5-7+ years of experience with a demonstrable track record in a quota-carrying partner, sales, or business development role—ideally within the market research, UX/user research, product testing, or adjacent SaaS space. * An established network within the US research, AI tools, or SaaS ecosystem, with a proven ability to build relationships at the founder and C-suite levels. * Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets in a commercially focused partnership or sales capacity. * Experience working with usage-based commercial models and land-and-expand growth motions. * Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills—as comfortable in a one-to-one exec conversation as presenting on a conference stage. * A collaborative, low-ego working style: you build trust quickly with partners and colleagues and know how to add value across a team. * Comfortable operating in a scale-up environment—resourceful, experimental, and energized by ambiguity. * Willing and able to travel regularly across North America for partner meetings, conferences, and industry events. * Knowledge of the participant/panel/recruitment market within research   What we expect from you We’re proud of the culture we’ve built at Prolific, and as a Prolifico, we expect you to contribute positively to our workplace culture by embracing our core principles: * Celebrate our wins—for our customers, partners, prolificos, and Prolific. * Break down silos to partner across teams, fostering a unified effort toward company objectives. * Strive for excellence in all that you do, setting and working towards ambitious goals. * Continuously seek opportunities for improvement and innovation, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. * Act with integrity, prioritizing customer satisfaction and trust above all else. * Actively seek and act on customer feedback to deliver solutions that exceed their expectations. * Manage your time efficiently, focusing on tasks that drive impact and support our mission. * Take ownership of your responsibilities, and be accountable for your progress and the quality of your work. * Approach challenges with a growth mindset, viewing them as opportunities for learning and innovation. * Encourage and participate in experimentation, embracing failure as a valuable learning experience.   Why join Prolific  Join us to enjoy a competitive salary, benefits, and remote working within our impactful, mission-driven culture. At Prolific, our compensation packages for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits. Many roles also include the opportunity to earn a cash variable element, such as a bonus or commission. Each job posting shows a salary range that reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires, based on the role’s location as well as your skills, experience, and relevant education or training. You can check the job posting’s subtitle to see where the position is based. Your recruiter will also be happy to share the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. For pay transparency, the base salary range for this full-time role in the USA is $175 - $225.   Links to more information on Prolific Benefits  External Handbook  Website  Youtube    Privacy Statement By submitting your application, you agree that Prolific may collect your personal data for recruiting and global organization planning. Prolific's Candidate Privacy Notice explains what personal information Prolific may process, where Prolific may process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over Prolific use of your personal information.

WorkWhile

ABOUT WORKWHILE WorkWhile is on a mission to help workers earn a better living and live better lives. More than 80 million Americans work hourly jobs — often with unpredictable schedules, near-minimum wages, and few benefits — leading to real financial instability. We're fixing that. WorkWhile is evolving from a high-growth labor marketplace into a comprehensive workforce platform, expanding our product suite to include Newday (our SaaS workforce management system) and WorkWhile Wallet (our fintech solution for worker earnings and credit). The result is a multi-business-model company with a genuinely complex, interesting financial landscape. Backed by Khosla Ventures and recognized by the Inc. 5000 for 10x growth, we're disrupting the $650 billion staffing and recruiting market. THE OPPORTUNITY WorkWhile is looking for an experienced operator with a strong analytical skill set to lead our Events & Hospitality marketplace supply function. You will be responsible for setting and executing the strategy to enable us to win in this industry. You will own a P&L and work cross-functionally to deliver strong marketplace performance and economics. WHAT YOU'LL DO: * Own the P&L for our Events & Hospitality industry vertical, allocating spend across levers to achieve company goals * Manage day-to-day marketplace operations, making sure we are matching supply and demand in all of our markets - and striving to make this more efficient through process improvements and better tooling * Craft & execute on quarterly and yearly roadmaps to improve Hospitality performance in the long run, developing playbooks & product backlog * Collaborate with the data science team to forecast and manage WorkWhile’s future labor needs, understand supply and demand, and help optimize models * Manage the worker acquisition and re-engagement funnels to increase worker supply in new and existing markets * Develop the metrics and dashboards to help balance the marketplace and measure success. * Support account management and sales as a strategic labor strategy partner, including writing decks, performing data analysis, and participating on customer calls WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: * 3-4+ years experience in a strategic consulting, finance, or early stage startup role * Ability to drive projects to completion who is excited to own both strategy & execution * A strong “Bias for action” - you don’t let perfect get in the way of good * Experience managing cross-functional projects & outcomes * Proficiency in SQL and data analysis is a must * Commitment to improving the lives of low-wage workers * Willingness to work a shift once a quarter to keep learning COMPENSATION & BENEFITS * Competitive base salary + equity in a high-growth, venture-backed company * Hybrid work culture with office hubs in SF, NY, Seattle & Toronto. * In-person company off-sites * Medical, dental & vision coverage * Unlimited PTO * 401(k) with employer match * WFH stipend to support your home office setup WorkWhile has a diverse, mission-driven, and supportive culture—we look for people who want to take ownership, are energized by ambiguity, and strive to make a lasting impact. If this resonates with you, we’d love to chat!

Notion

WHO WE ARE Notion is the collaborative AI workspace where teams and agents think together. We're building one place where your knowledge, projects, meetings, and AI tools live side by side, so work is faster, clearer, and less fragmented. Millions of individuals, small teams, and large companies run their work on Notion. Notinos (our employees) are customer zero in bringing this future of work to life. We care about craft, building things that last, and the belief that great work is still fundamentally human. Our goal isn’t to ship the next feature. Each and every team of Notinos is working to set the standard for how humans work together in the AI era. From building a business’s system of record to making and managing AI agents to automating away the busy work, we care deeply about giving our customers more time for their life’s work. ABOUT THE ROLE As we expand our presence across the Americas, we’re seeking a Solutions Engineering Manager to lead our Mid‑Market technical sales motion in AMER. You’ll partner closely with Mid‑Market Sales leadership to qualify and advance opportunities with sophisticated buyers evaluating Notion as a strategic platform, including integrations with existing tech stacks, phased deployments, and security and compliance needs. This role is pivotal to driving technical wins and measurable impact on pipeline and expansion across the region. You and your team will: * Partner with AMER Mid‑Market Sales leaders and AEs to drive technical wins across the region * Build and deliver compelling, scalable technical demos and proofs of concept tailored to mid‑market use cases * Advise on integrations, security, and compliance requirements common to mid‑market customers, coordinating internal and third‑party resources as needed * Document technical considerations, curate product feedback, and contribute to internal knowledge bases * Evangelize Notion’s platform and AI capabilities and influence our roadmap through clear customer insight WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE * Lead and scale the AMER Mid‑Market Solutions Engineering function, including hiring, mentoring, playbooks, and processes * Increase win rates and expansion by elevating technical discovery, demos, and POCs * Shape go‑to‑market by partnering with Product, Engineering, Marketing, CX, RevOps, and Sales Enablement to bring customer signal into product strategy * Establish best‑in‑class demo assets, tooling, and narratives to demonstrate value at scale RESPONSIBILITIES * Manage, coach, and develop a team of Solutions Engineers supporting AMER Mid‑Market AEs * Set standards for discovery, demo excellence, POCs, and technical validation * Guide customers on IAM/SSO, DLP/SIEM considerations, and API usage to support advanced workflows * Respond to RFPs and security questionnaires with precise, timely detail * Represent Notion with customers and at industry events; contribute to technical content and field enablement SKILLS YOU’LL NEED TO BRING * 5+ years as a high‑performing Solutions/Sales Engineer, including leadership experience mentoring or managing SEs * Technical depth in SaaS integrations and platform architecture, with the ability to explain and apply APIs in real workflows * Strong executive presence and customer communication; proven partnership with Sales, Product, and Marketing * Demonstrated project leadership and a growth mindset in fast‑changing environments * Curiosity and fluency with rapidly evolving AI technology and its practical applications in productivity * You don’t need to be an AI expert, but you’re curious and willing to adopt AI tools to work smarter and deliver better results NICE TO HAVES * Early‑stage startup experience * Hands‑on experience with Notion and designing relational databases * Familiarity with LLMs and using AI tools to improve workflows * Coding ability sufficient to write basic scripts using the Notion API Notion is committed to providing highly competitive cash compensation, equity, and benefits. The compensation offered for this role will be based on multiple factors such as location, the role’s scope and complexity, and the candidate’s experience and expertise, and may vary from the range provided below. For roles based in San Francisco or New York City, the estimated on-target earnings (OTE) for this role is $255,000 - $285,000. By clicking “Submit Application”, I understand and agree that Notion and its affiliates and subsidiaries will collect and process my information in accordance with Notion’s Global Recruiting Privacy Policy and NYLL 144. #LI-Onsite A NOTE ON AI You don’t need deep AI expertise for every role, but we do expect every Notino to be intellectually curious, drawn to tinkering and discovery, and excited to use AI as a real collaborator in their work. For some roles, AI fluency is a core requirement — when that’s the case, we'll say so explicitly in the qualifications. People who thrive here don’t treat AI as a novelty. They use it to think better, and make their work easier for others to build on. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & ACCOMMODATIONS We hire talented people from a wide range of backgrounds. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every bullet, we still encourage you to apply. Notion is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristic. Consistent with applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Notion provides reasonable accommodations during the application process; if you need one, please let your recruiter know. Notion is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Notion considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Notion is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let your recruiter know.