Status Labs is a premium digital reputation and narrative control firm serving Fortune 500 companies, high-net-worth individuals, executives, and public figures. Our services include ORM, SEO, GEO/AI visibility, Wikipedia consulting, personal branding, and crisis response. We are building a first-class BD and referral channel to match the strength of our service offering. We are hiring a Business Development Manager to build and manage a network of referral partners who send us high-value clients. Director of Partnerships. This is a ground-floor opportunity to shape a program that is central to our 2026 growth strategy.
Build and manage a portfolio of referral partner relationships across law firms, investment banks, PR and crisis communications firms, and adjacent professional services Identify and prospect net new ICP-fit referral partners with no existing Status Labs relationship Activate dormant partners in our existing network through outreach, events, and personal engagement Log all activity and partner interactions in HubSpot -- clean, current, no exceptions Contribute to collateral development, webinar programming, and partner events Report on pipeline, active partner count, and referral revenue weekly
3+ years in business development, partnerships, or relationship-driven sales
Proven track record building referral or channel networks through long-cycle nurture, not just closing direct deals. HubSpot or comparable CRM discipline, you log everything
Comfortable with travel and in-person relationship building as a core part of the role
Background in litigation finance (Burford Capital, Omni Bridgeway, Longford Capital, Westfleet Advisors), legal tech/e-discovery (Relativity, Everlaw, CS Disco), or PR intelligence and media monitoring (Cision, Muck Rack, Meltwater). Demonstrated history of long-term relationship cultivation that converted to business over an extended timeline
Familiarity with online reputation management, SEO, or digital PR Experience with GEO, AI search, or emerging digital visibility services Ground-floor opportunity to build a referral program with real infrastructure and leadership support behind it Work alongside a team that serves Fortune 500 companies, public figures, and executives navigating high-stakes reputation situations Competitive base salary plus commission tied to referral revenue you generate Remote-first with flexibility, with an expectation of regular in-person engagement with partners
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