Sr. Manager, Business Development

Thumbtack is seeking a strategic, people-focused Sr. Manager, Business Development to lead and grow its Demand Partnerships team. This role involves defining and executing the strategy for user acquisition and revenue growth through high-impact B2B partnerships across various verticals like Content, Retail, HOA, and Property Management. The manager will lead a team of Business Development Representatives, owning the full partnership lifecycle from sourcing to optimization, and collaborating cross-functionally to integrate partners and drive scalable experiences.

Must Have

• 7+ years experience in Partnerships, Business Development, or B2B Sales
• 2+ years in a people-leadership role
• Proven ability to build and scale complex, high-impact partnerships
• Strategic and analytical mindset
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills
• Experience developing high-performing teams
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders
• Success working cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Operations
• Growth-oriented, builder’s mindset

Good to Have

• Familiarity with publishers, content platforms, retail, or property management partnerships

Thumbtack helps millions of people confidently care for their homes.

Thumbtack is the one app you need to take care of and improve your home — from personalized guidance to AI tools and a best-in-class hiring experience. Every day in every county of the U.S., people turn to Thumbtack to complete urgent repairs, seasonal maintenance and bigger improvements. We help homeowners know which projects to do, when to do them and who to hire from our growing community of 300,000 local service businesses. If making an impact inspires you, join us. Imagine what we’ll build together.

About the Partnerships Team

The Partnerships team plays a key role in driving Thumbtack’s growth strategy. We build and scale high-impact B2B partnerships that expand our customer base and create new revenue opportunities. Operating at the intersection of business development, product innovation, and go-to-market execution, the team collaborates closely with Commercial Strategy, Product, Engineering, Marketing, Operations, and Finance to design and deliver scalable, partner-driven experiences that fuel demand for Thumbtack.

About the Role

We’re looking for a strategic, people-focused leader to grow and lead Thumbtack’s Business Development organization. In this role, you’ll own the strategy and execution for our Demand Partnerships team, building relationships with leading platforms across Content, Retail, HOA, Property Management, and other key verticals. Your goal: bring new users to Thumbtack and unlock new revenue opportunities through high-impact partnerships.

You’ll manage and develop a team of Business Development Representatives, guiding them to identify, negotiate, and scale partnerships that drive measurable growth. Collaborating closely with teams across the company, you’ll shape how partners integrate with Thumbtack to create seamless, scalable experiences that drive success for both our business and our partners.

What you'll do

• Lead and develop a high-performing Demand Partnerships team, setting clear goals and coaching them to deliver measurable impact.
• Define and execute the strategy for Thumbtack’s Demand Partnerships program, driving user acquisition and revenue growth.
• Own the full partnership lifecycle - from sourcing and negotiation to activation, optimization, and long-term success.
• Build and strengthen relationships with senior partners to create shared value and expand collaboration opportunities.
• Launch and scale key partnerships that drive new user growth and incremental revenue across priority verticals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial Strategy, Product, Engineering, Marketing, Operations, and Finance to evolve integrations, reporting, and go-to-market strategies.
• Implement performance frameworks and reporting standards to measure success and continuously improve how we support and grow our partner ecosystem.

In order to be successful, you must bring

• 7+ years of experience in Partnerships, Business Development, or B2B Sales, including 2+ years in a people-leadership role.
• A proven ability to build and scale complex, high-impact partnerships that drive measurable business growth.
• A strategic and analytical mindset, with the skill to turn big-picture thinking into clear, actionable plans.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with experience developing high-performing teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Success working cross-functionally with teams like Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Operations to launch and scale initiatives.
• Familiarity with publishers, content platforms, retail, or property management partnerships (a plus).
• A growth-oriented, builder’s mindset - curious, driven, and passionate about creating new opportunities.