Partnerships Associate

Partnerships Associate

Remote - US

 About Worldly

Worldly is the world’s most comprehensive impact intelligence platform — delivering real data to businesses on impacts within their supply chain. Worldly is trusted by 40,000 global brands, retailers, and manufacturers to provide the single source of ESG intelligence they need to accelerate business and industry transformation.

Through strategic and meaningful customer relationships, Worldly provides key insights around supplier performance, product impact, trends analysis, and compliance. When a company wants to change how business is done, we enable that systemic shift.

Backed by a dedicated global team of individuals aligned by values, Worldly proudly operates as a public benefit corporation with backing from mission-aligned investors. Want to learn more? Read our story. 

About the Opportunity

In this role, you’ll work as a key contributor on Worldly’s Partnerships Team to drive the development and management of strategic partnerships aligned with the Growth and Partnerships teams’ revenue-generating objectives and initiatives, supporting programs that enhance Worldly’s platform for brands, retailers, and manufacturers. Our partners span innovative software startups, multinational service providers, impact-driven NGOs, and more – playing a crucial role in our growth strategy and broader market expansion. This role reports to the Manager of Partnerships & Strategic Initiatives.

 What You’ll Do

As a Partnerships Associate, you will support existing partnerships while identifying and developing new strategic opportunities. Your responsibilities will include:

• Identify, research, and evaluate potential partners, including software providers, service firms, NGOs, and other strategic organizations.

• Actively source, vet, and engage potential partners, leading introductory discussions and evaluating partnership fit.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across partner organizations, and represent Worldly in meetings and negotiations.

• Take on ownership of a defined portfolio of partners and programs, driving strategic execution contributing to Worldly’s long-term growth, innovation, and industry leadership.

• Assist in the implementation and management of strategic partnerships, ensuring smooth execution of joint initiatives.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Growth, Marketing, and other key teams to drive successful partner integrations and maximize value delivery.

• Provide training, onboarding, and ongoing support to partners, ensuring seamless adoption and understanding of Worldly’s tools and solutions.

• Develop and maintain structured documentation, dashboards, and reports to assess and track partnership success, revenue impacts, and adoption metrics, and report out to senior leadership.

• Proactively identify areas for process improvement and contribute to the evolution of Worldly’s partnerships framework.

• Support Partnerships leadership in the development of partnership strategies, business cases, and initiatives that align with Worldly’s business objectives, customer needs, and market trends.

We’d Like to See

We’re seeking a highly motivated, relationship-driven, and analytical professional with the following qualifications:

• A degree in Business, Technology, Sustainability or related field is preferred.

• 1-2 years of professional experience, ideally within a technology/SaaS organization or related B2B environment.

• Prior experience collaborating closely with teammates in a remote work environment.

• Strong communication skills (both oral and written) to effectively engage internal and external stakeholders.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop and maintain relationships across diverse teams, including technical and business stakeholders.

• Strong analytical skills, with experience evaluating success metrics and using data to inform decisions.

• Familiarity with CRM and project management tools to track and manage multiple partnerships effectively.

• Ability to train and support partners through demos, user training, and implementation.

• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving initiatives forward.

• Creative problem solver with excitement to work on cross-functional teams and projects.

• A desire to develop broad knowledge of sustainability data, solutions, and customer needs.

• Passion for sustainability and impact-driven work, demonstrated through professional or personal experience.

 What We Can Offer You

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through multiple PPO options. Worldly covers 90% of employee premiums and 60% of spouse/dependent premiums.

• Company-sponsored 401k with up to 4% match.

• Incentive Stock Options.

• 100% Parental Paid Leave.

• Unlimited PTO.

• 12 company holidays.

Life at Worldly

Our team is motivated to transform the way products are made. By helping our customers succeed in a new era of sustainable production, we can build technology that makes a difference on a planetary level.

Our team represents over 15 countries and brings unique experiences from technology to farming to the table. Surround yourself with kind, enthusiastic, and dedicated people who put collaboration and growth at the center of our shared goals.

Benefits and Perks

• Earn a competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Get healthcare, retirement matching, and equity for eligible employees.

• Use the office stipend to get the supplies you need - combat Zoom fatigue with no-meeting Fridays.

• Flexible time off. Take the time you need to recharge. Our culture encourages team members to explore and rest to be their best selves.

• We're remote, not lonely. Join the culture committee, coffee chats, or a variety of other interest groups.

Equity Statement

We believe reflecting the diversity of those we strive to serve is essential. True innovation happens when everyone has room at the table, including the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel. We’re dedicated to building a culturally and experientially diverse team that leads and works with empathy and respect.

Compensation

Base Salary: $60,000 - $70,000

Eligibility for Performance-Based Incentive Plan

Equity Stock Options