[![Image]() Meet Jobicy Copilot — free AI autofill for job applications + remote job alerts ›](#) [All remote jobs](https://jobicy.com/jobs.md)Open role[![Dropbox logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2020/09/WRILS-200923071227-398427.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/company/dropbox.md)Remote opportunity at[Dropbox](https://jobicy.com/company/dropbox.md) # Business Development Manager, Strategic Partnerships Review the role, location requirements, compensation details, and application process before deciding whether this opportunity fits your next career move. [Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/dropbox.md)Share13 Sep 2026Published38Listing views3Application actions13 Oct 2026Apply before Opportunity details ## About this role. AI SummaryDropbox is hiring a Business Development Manager to own strategic distribution and ecosystem partnerships across AI, platform/developer, hardware, and SaaS ecosystems. The role covers the complete partnership lifecycle, including opportunity assessment, business-case development, commercial negotiation, launch, and ongoing growth. It requires close collaboration with Product, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Marketing, and Sales, as well as executive-level partner relationship management. Success depends on strong financial analysis, negotiation, strategic judgment, and the effective use of AI-enabled tools to improve commercial execution. The position is remote in select Canadian locations and offers a disclosed CAD compensation range. ## Role DNA A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description. ### Job Complexity 4/5EasyHard ### Pace & Pressure 4/5RelaxedFast-paced ### Autonomy Level 5/5GuidedFull ownership ### Communication Load 5/5IndependentCollaborative AI insightThis is a senior commercial role involving ambiguous, high-impact partnership decisions, financial modeling, and complex negotiations. The manager must independently align external partner needs with internal product, commercial, and strategic priorities. ## Salary analysis Estimated compensation compared with the broader CA market for similar roles. Estimated job medianHighly competitiveC$178,000CA market rangeC$130k–C$190k0C$209k AI insightThe disclosed Canadian annual pay range is CAD 151,300 to CAD 204,700, with a midpoint of CAD 178,000. For comparison, the estimated US market range for a strategic partnerships/business development manager in SaaS is USD 130,000 to USD 190,000 annually, varying by company stage, scope, location, and variable compensation structure. ## Core skills Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity. [Strategic partnerships](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Strategic%20partnerships.md)[Business development](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Business%20development.md)[Commercial strategy](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Commercial%20strategy.md)[Partnership negotiations](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Partnership%20negotiations.md)[Financial modeling](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Financial%20modeling.md)[ROI analysis](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=ROI%20analysis.md)[SaaS ecosystems](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=SaaS%20ecosystems.md)[Executive relationship management](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Executive%20relationship%20management.md)[Cross-functional leadership](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Cross-functional%20leadership.md)[AI-enabled workflows](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=AI-enabled%20workflows.md) Sample interview questionsDescribe a strategic partnership you built from initial opportunity through launch and growth.I would explain how I identified the shared customer and commercial opportunity, validated it through market and financial analysis, aligned internal stakeholders, negotiated mutually beneficial terms, and established launch metrics and operating reviews. I would quantify outcomes such as adoption, revenue, retention, or distribution growth. How do you evaluate whether a prospective ecosystem partnership merits investment? I assess strategic fit, customer value, addressable audience, technical feasibility, route-to-market impact, economics, risks, and opportunity cost. I build a scenario-based model with assumptions for adoption, revenue, costs, and ROI, then use sensitivity analysis to identify the conditions required for success. How would you handle a negotiation in which a high-value partner requests terms that create unfavorable economics for Dropbox? I would clarify the partner's underlying objectives, use data to show the economic trade-offs, and identify alternative structures such as phased commitments, performance-based incentives, non-cash value exchanges, or narrower scope. I would protect core strategic and financial guardrails while preserving a constructive executive relationship. How do you align Product, Engineering, Legal, Finance, Marketing, and Sales around a complex partnership? I create a shared operating plan that defines the customer problem, business case, decisions, owners, milestones, dependencies, and success metrics. I use regular cross-functional checkpoints and escalate trade-offs early so that each team understands both its responsibilities and the strategic rationale. What are practical ways AI and automation can improve partnership execution without replacing judgment? AI can accelerate market research, partner preparation, meeting summaries, performance analysis, and first drafts of communications or business materials. I would validate outputs, protect confidential information, and reserve strategic decisions, negotiation choices, and relationship management for informed human judgment. ### Role Description The Dropbox Business Development team builds and grows strategic partnerships that expand Dropbox’s reach, deepen product adoption, and drive long-term customer and revenue growth. As a Business Development Manager, you will own a portfolio spanning AI, platform/developer, hardware, AI, and SaaS ecosystems. You will manage the full partnership lifecycle—from opportunity identification and commercial strategy through launch, ongoing growth, and partner success. You will play a key role in shaping Dropbox’s partnership strategy by identifying growth opportunities, evaluating business cases, and translating partner needs into integrated customer experiences. You will work closely with Product, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Marketing, and Sales to execute partnerships across device distribution and AI agent ecosystems. This role offers significant exposure to senior leaders and external executives while owning partnerships with meaningful strategic and commercial impact. AI and automation are increasingly embedded in our workflows, accelerating research, partner preparation, and administrative work. Success in this role comes from using these capabilities to increase efficiency while focusing your time on strategic decision-making, commercial negotiations, and relationship management. ### Responsibilities * Own and grow strategic distribution and ecosystem partnerships to drive customer acquisition, product adoption, and revenue growth. * Identify, evaluate, and develop commercial opportunities with existing and prospective partners. * Build business cases and financial models that inform partnership strategy and investment decisions. * Lead or support commercial negotiations while balancing strategic objectives, customer value, and financial outcomes. * Build trusted executive relationships through regular business reviews, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration. * Analyze partner performance and leverage data, experimentation, and AI-enabled tools to optimize commercial outcomes. * Partner effectively across Product, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Marketing, and Sales to execute complex partnership initiatives. ### Requirements * 5+ years of experience in business development, distribution partnerships, product management, or related commercial roles within SaaS, cloud services, or technology. * Demonstrated success building and growing strategic business partnerships that drive measurable business results. * Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with experience evaluating partnership investments and ROI. * Excellent negotiation, communication, and executive presentation skills. * Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and navigate ambiguity in fast-paced environments. * Experience leveraging AI and automation tools to improve research, analysis, communication, or workflow efficiency. * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience. ### Preferred Qualifications * MBA, consulting, or corporate strategy experience. * Strong understanding of consumer technology ecosystems. * Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives across product and commercial organizations. * Demonstrated success using AI-enabled workflows to improve commercial execution. ### Durable Skills AI fluency means using these tools to amplify human judgment, not replace it. We believe people with these skills will thrive as work and technology continue to evolve: * Awareness: Understand yourself and others. * Judgment: Evaluate information and make decisions in complex situations. * Adaptability: Learn, adjust, and stay effective through change. * Connection: Communicate, collaborate, and build trust. To learn more about why these skills matter and what the data shows about thriving through change, read this [blog post](https://www.dropbox.jobs/en/our-blog/employee-stories/the-era-of-durable-skills-what-the-data-tells-us-about-thriving-in-change/) from our Chief People Officer, Melanie Rosenwasser. ### Compensation Canada Pay Range $151,300—$204,700 CAD Show more [Apply now >](https://jobicy.com/jobs/153184-business-development-manager-strategic-partnerships.md) * ![Upload CV](data:image/svg+xml;base64,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) ### Upload your resume now To unlock remote work opportunities and be discovered by global employers. 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