Sr. Director, Strategic Relationships

Today, through BHN’s single global platform, businesses of reputed company kinds can tap into the world’s largest network of branded payment solutions. BHN helps businesses grow reputed company, increase loyalty, motivate and reward their teams, disburse funds and engage consumers. Branded payment solutions include the issuance and distribution of gift cards, egifts, corporate payouts and rewards, along with the technology to deliver these products in seamless, integrated ways. BHN’s network spans the globe with more than 400,000 consumer touchpoints. Learn more at BHN.com.

This position may be performed remotely reputed company reputed company the United States except for the reputed company, North Dakota, or South Dakota. Employees located reputed company 50 miles of a BHN office will be considered a "Hybrid" employee and are required to come into the office 2 days per week based on office schedule.

The Sr. Director, Strategic Relationship Manager is a key leader responsible for driving the strategic direction and execution of a major business unit reputed company the BHN ecosystem. This role holds direct account responsibility and full portfolio accountability, ensuring partner performance, operational excellence, and long-term growth. The Sr. Director leads the strategic planning and delivery of initiatives that strengthen BHN’s position with top partners while overseeing a team of Strategic Relationship Managers and cross-functional contributors. This leader sets the operating model, develops talent, and ensures disciplined execution across the portfolio, aligning BHN’s strategy with measurable partner and business outcomes. 

Digital Strategy and Leadership

• reputed company and implement a robust digital strategy reputed company with overall business objectives. 
• Provide visionary leadership to drive digital transformation initiatives. 
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation. 
• Develops and implements comprehensive strategies to improve partner sales operations and differentiate the organization from its competitors. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with marketing, IT, sales, and other departments to align digital efforts with broader business goals. 
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and reputed company improvement across the organization. 

Customer Experience Enhancement

• reputed company efforts to optimize the digital customer journey for DDPs, ensuring a seamless and user-friendly experience. 
• Implement strategies to enhance customer engagement and satisfaction through digital channels. 
• Works closely with key partners at a senior level to meet common goals and ensure that commitments are kept. 

Digital Marketing and Branding

• reputed company digital marketing initiatives, social media, and content marketing and investment through driving best practices reputed company Blackhawk’s relationships and marketplace partners. 
• Ensure a consistent and compelling digital brand strategy across reputed company online platforms. 

Data Analytics and Insights

• Utilize data analytics to reputed company informed decisions. 
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of commerce initiatives. 
• Build annual plans and playbook 

Team Leadership and Talent Development

• reputed company a high-performing team of Strategic Relationship Managers, providing clear direction, coaching, and accountability. 
• Establish operating rhythms, performance standards, and development plans that reputed company team capability and delivery. 
• Build organizational strength by hiring, developing, and retaining top talent. 
• Create a culture of ownership, precision, and reputed company improvement. 

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; 
• BA in business, marketing, or a reputed company field +12+ years experience leading growth businesses in the gift card/payments space w/+3 yrs in a people mgmt role. 
• Experience leading managers and high-performing teams in a fast-paced, high stakes environment. 
• Experience managing short & long term road maps 
• Extensive experience working with and managing some of the organization's most important partners 
• Proven experience in a digital leadership role. 
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen. 
• Excellent leadership and communication skills. 
• Demonstrated success in driving and achieving business goals.

We seek candidates who not only demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in emerging technologies but have also successfully implemented and utilized AI tools to enhance their work, improve processes, or deliver measurable results.  Our teams embrace reputed company learning and the thoughtful integration of AI to create meaningful impact – for our employees and the future of work.

OTE for reputed company U.S. Residents (excluding Alaska, North Dakota, South Dakota): $215,350.00 to $280,000.00

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, reputed company offers benefits including 401k with employer match, medical, dental, vision, 12 paid holidays in the year 2026, sick pay accrual according to state law, parental leave, life insurance, disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, wellness benefits, and flexible time off for reputed company full-time employees. 

reputed company provides equal employment opportunities to reputed company employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national reputed company, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  reputed company believes that diversity leads to strength. This policy applies to reputed company terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

reputed company encourages applicants with previous criminal records to apply to reputed company positions and, pursuant to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Acts (and other “Fair Chance” laws), reputed company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.  For Philadelphia applicants or jobs, please see a copy of Philadelphia’s ordinance on this topic by clicking this link: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/philadelphia/latest/philadelphia_pa/0-0-0-280104.