VP, Partnerships

VP, Partnerships

Hey there! We're AKKO - a venture-funded and fast-growing insurtech company with a passionate, solution-forward, and collaborative fully remote team focused on disrupting the device insurance space.

Our mission is simple Leveraging technology to make protecting people's tech easier and more affordable. Most people's lives have become tech-centric and AKKO provides customers with peace of mind that their tech is safeguarded in a transparent and seamless way. Backed by amazing investors such as Mundi, Fika, and Pear, we are just getting started!

We're hiring a player-coach VP to source and close high-impact partnerships while leading a team. The ideal leader has hands-on experience in tech / fintech / B2B SaaS / insurtech and a track record of creating B2B2C distribution with brands in fintech, insurtech, e-commerce, and / or telecom. Warranty / device protection experience is a plus (not required). You'll own the end-to-end partner motionprospecting, solution design, commercial negotiation, legal / InfoSec reviews, launch, and ongoing growthwhile setting strategy, coaching team members, and building repeatable playbooks.

The day-to-day

• Source, multi-thread, and close distribution, embedded, affiliate, and reseller partnerships that drive consumer plan sales.
• Own the full BD lifecyclefrom sourcing and pitching through commercials and contracts (MSA / rev-share, data / privacy, InfoSec) to signature, launch, and scalein lockstep with Legal / Finance.
• Lead the partnerships team as a player-coach; set operating rhythm (pipeline reviews, deal strategy, forecast) and hold a high bar for execution.
• Shape partner offers (pricing, packaging, rev-share), co-marketing plans, and integration paths (API / checkout flows / CS handoffs).
• Collaborate with Sales, Product / Engineering, Marketing, Ops / CS to align GTM, structure agreements, and ensure smooth implementation and ramp.
• Build the playbook : document ICPs, outreach sequences, qualification criteria, mutual action plans, and success metrics to enable repeatable land & expand.
• Maintain competitive and partner-landscape intelligence and feed insights to roadmap and pricing.
• Tailor AKKO's value proposition across D2C and B2B2C models; represent AKKO at industry events and with executive decision-makers.
• Serve on AKKO's leadership team : partner with fellow VPs and department heads to set company strategy, drive quarterly priorities, and model a high-bar, outcomes-first culture.
• Track, report, and consistently exceed monthly / quarterly revenue targets through strategic partner development and disciplined pipeline management.

What makes you qualified

The base salary for this position ranges from $150,000 to $200,000. Total compensation for this position is $200,000 or higher. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications.

Why you'll love it here

What else are we looking for?

Our team is fostered around our core values :