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Director of Growth & Partnerships

Nectar Social

Nectar Social

Sales & Business Development
Palo Alto, CA, USA
USD 180k-220k / year + Equity
Posted on Aug 26, 2025
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Location

Palo Alto

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

Hybrid

Department

Business

Compensation

  • $180K – $220K • Offers Equity • Offers Bonus

About Us

We're living through a fundamental shift in how people discover, evaluate, and purchase products. The next generation doesn't respond to traditional marketing—they build relationships with brands through authentic social interactions, seek recommendations from communities they trust, and expect personalized experiences that feel human, not corporate.

At Nectar Social, we're building the AI-native social operating system that enables this new era of commerce. We believe every social interaction should deepen the relationship between brands and their communities while creating genuine value for both sides.

Founded by ex-Meta product and engineering leaders, we've recently raised $10.6M in funding co-led by GV (Google Ventures) and True Ventures. We're building the future of social commerce—where community, conversation, and commerce converge.

The Role

We are looking for a Director of Growth & Partnerships to spearhead the programs that fuel Nectar’s visibility, pipeline, and ecosystem expansion. This is a highly impactful and strategic position where you will blend thought leadership, demand generation, and external partnerships to accelerate our growth. From publishing industry reports and scaling our social presence to hosting client dinners, running webinars, and launching paid acquisition campaigns, you will be at the forefront of how Nectar tells its story and drives new business. Swift execution, creativity, and a data-driven approach will be paramount to success

What You’ll Do

  • Thought Leadership & Brand Presence

    • Lead creation of Nectar’s signature reports (e.g., brand rankings, industry analytics) to showcase our expertise

    • Own LinkedIn content strategy to drive visibility and engagement

    • Develop webinars and events to position Nectar as a thought leader

  • Growth Marketing & Demand Generation

    • Plan and execute dinners/events in LA and NYC for client engagement and lead generation

    • Own paid acquisition strategy (e.g., Meta ads) to drive pipeline growth

    • Partner with sales on campaigns to nurture and convert prospects

  • Partnerships & Ecosystem

    • Identify and build partnerships with adjacent startups and industry players

    • Collaborate on joint marketing initiatives and co-hosted events

    • Develop scalable partnership models that open new revenue streams

What We’re Looking For

  • 6–10+ years in marketing, growth, or partnerships roles (startup experience strongly preferred)

  • Track record of building thought leadership content and demand-gen programs

  • Hands-on experience with paid acquisition, event marketing, and digital campaigns

  • Strong networker and relationship-builder; comfortable leading client-facing events

  • Data-driven mindset with ability to tie initiatives back to growth metrics

  • Entrepreneurial spirit — excited to build from zero to one in a fast-moving startup

Bonus Points

  • Startup Experience: Experience at a startup or high-growth startup, ideally from early stage through scale.

  • Industry Background: Background in social commerce, creator economy, or enterprise tools.

  • Brand Support: Background supporting DTC, beauty, or wellness brands.

  • Education/Achievement: MBA preferred or a track record of strong performance

What We Offer

  • Compensation: Competitive compensation and early equity.

  • Benefits: Health, vision, and dental benefits + 401(k) match.

  • Career Growth: Career mobility into customer leadership, solutions, or product roles.

  • Work Environment: A hybrid team based in Palo Alto or NYC with flexibility - 3 days a week in-office collaboration.

  • Exposure to AI: Deep exposure to cutting-edge AI tooling and the opportunity to shape its application within brand teams.

  • Collaborative Culture: A collaborative, ambitious team defining a new category of AI-native marketing infrastructure.

Nectar Social is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Compensation Range: $180K - $220K

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