About the job
About Sent
Sent is revolutionizing the way businesses communicate with their customers by providing a cutting-edge infrastructure for sending A2P messages across SMS, WhatsApp, and RCS using a single, unified API. Our innovative routing model optimizes channel selection based on deliverability and cost, allowing for reduced expenses and an extensive global reach without the need for channel-specific integrations.
Having recently secured a $5.1M Seed round backed by notable investors including Companyon Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, UIF, and CEAS Investments, we are on a mission to construct the ultimate infrastructure to replace traditional multi-channel messaging stacks.
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic Partnerships Lead who specializes in working with venture capital and strategic partners to develop Sent's partner ecosystem within the venture and developer tools landscape. You will take charge of the entire partnership lifecycle - from identifying high-impact opportunities to structuring agreements, launching integrations, and driving co-sell revenue. A significant aspect of this position involves building relationships with VC portfolio operations and platform teams, ensuring Sent becomes the go-to messaging layer for portfolio companies, and creating replicable processes that convert warm introductions into tangible adoption.
As our product is API-first, a strong technical understanding is crucial. You should be adept at discussing how developers assess and embrace infrastructure, confidently articulate details about APIs and integrations, and ideally have hands-on experience in building applications. The ideal candidate has a background in venture and continues to pursue side projects during weekends.
This is a foundational role where you will define the strategy, secure the initial wave of partnerships, and operationalize successful programs as Sent expands.
What You'll Do
VC Portfolio Partnerships
Cultivate relationships with platform, portfolio operations, and growth teams at venture capital firms.
Create initiatives that promote Sent’s adoption across portfolio companies.
Develop scalable playbooks for distribution at the portfolio level, encompassing onboarding processes, co-branded content, and portfolio deal structures.
Strategic & Integration Partnerships
Identify and prioritize partnerships across developer tools, CRMs, marketing platforms, and marketplaces based on revenue potential and integration value.
Structure partnership agreements, including co-sell, referral, integration, and reseller models.
Negotiate commercial terms, service level agreements (SLAs), and go-to-market (GTM) commitments.

