Partnerships Director

GS1 US•Ewing, NJ

3d•$125,000 - $155,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Partnerships Director at GS1 US, you will play an important role in expanding and strengthening our partner ecosystem while enabling partners as a strategic channel to market. You will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to build high-impact relationships, support go-to-market initiatives and help drive industry adoption of GS1 US solutions and standards. In return you will be rewarded with great pay and benefits in a hybrid work culture. You will work at a high-performance company with a world-class culture that invests in its employees. We don’t just say culture is important to us, we have the data to back it up. We are currently recruiting for this position, which offers a salary range of $125,000 to $155,000. This position qualifies for participation in our annual employee bonus program. This position is also eligible for company-sponsored benefits, which include: Health (medical, RX, dental, vision) – effective immediately 401(k) with Employer Safe Harbor and Profit-Sharing Contributions – effective immediately Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage Mental Health and Wellbeing (6 employer-sponsored therapy and coaching sessions) Individual Wellness Platform Paid Parental Leave Generous PTO and Company Paid Holidays LinkedIn Learning Tuition Reimbursement Kudos (employee recognition and engagement platform) Catered lunches on in-office days You demonstrate outstanding communication and relationship-building skills, allowing you to engage effectively with partners, industry leaders, and internal stakeholders. Your ability to translate complex concepts into clear insights enables you to collaborate with both technical and non-technical audiences across the organization. Your strong organizational abilities and attention to detail allow you to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Analytical thinking is one of your core strengths; you excel at identifying opportunities for growth, strengthening partner relationships, and aligning initiatives with broader business goals. In short, you will help GS1 US expand its partner ecosystem and strengthen partner engagement while driving industry adoption of GS1 solutions and standards. Your efforts will support program delivery, go-to-market initiatives, and strategic collaboration across the organization and partner community.

Requirements

Your background includes a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university along with more than 10 years of industry experience in the supply chain sector.
You bring experience developing and managing partner or alliance programs within technology, information services, or related industries, along with a proven ability to build strategic relationships that drive business outcomes.

Responsibilities

Drive Partner Acquisition and Growth
Identify, recruit, and onboard new Solution Partners while managing relationships with existing partners to drive engagement, retention, and growth.
Deliver Partner Programs and Enablement
Leverage internal and external resources to deliver partner program offerings, including content development, marketing support, sales enablement, advisory services, and other program initiatives.
Support Go-to-Market Initiatives
Collaborate with marketing, strategic account management, advisory services, and operations teams to align partner efforts with organizational priorities and go-to-market strategies.
Strengthen Industry Engagement and Standards Adoption
Promote adoption of GS1 US solutions and standards through participation in industry meetings, conferences, seminars, and advisory engagements that support industry best practices.
Build Strategic Relationships Across the Ecosystem
Develop and maintain trusted relationships with partners, industry stakeholders, and internal teams while representing GS1 US in the broader partner and industry community.
Support Community Engagement Initiatives
Assist partners and members in leveraging GS1 US tools, implementing standards, and applying best practices that strengthen the overall GS1 ecosystem.

Benefits

Health (medical, RX, dental, vision) – effective immediately
401(k) with Employer Safe Harbor and Profit-Sharing Contributions – effective immediately
Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
Mental Health and Wellbeing (6 employer-sponsored therapy and coaching sessions)
Individual Wellness Platform
Paid Parental Leave
Generous PTO and Company Paid Holidays
LinkedIn Learning
Tuition Reimbursement
Kudos (employee recognition and engagement platform)
Catered lunches on in-office days