About the role

  • Vendor Partnership Manager building relationships and onboarding vendors for transportation solutions at 4MATIV. Driving growth and ensuring service delivery across the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.

Responsibilities

  • Define and evolve 4MATIV’s vendor value proposition, identifying ways to better support vendor partners and differentiate 4MATIV in the market
  • Identify vendor needs and pain points across markets and translate insights into scalable offerings (e.g., compliance support, technology, operational tools)
  • Support development and rollout of vendor offerings and strategic partnerships (e.g., insurance, compliance systems), driving adoption across the network
  • Leverage vendor offerings and partnerships to improve rate competitiveness, strengthen vendor economics, and enhance overall unit economics.
  • Identify and recruit transportation vendors aligned with 4MATIV’s service, compliance, and pricing expectations
  • Build and manage a pipeline of qualified vendor partners across target markets
  • Conduct outreach, negotiations, and early-stage relationship development
  • Partner with internal teams to align vendor supply with demand needs
  • Assess vendor capabilities, capacity, and fit within 4MATIV’s network
  • Ensure vendors understand operational expectations, compliance requirements, and accountability standards prior to onboarding
  • Partner with Compliance & Performance Manager to transition vendors through onboarding
  • Support initial rate discussions and expectation setting within defined frameworks
  • Reinforce clarity around service standards, tracking requirements, and contractual obligations
  • Escalate non-standard requests or risks to VP, Vendor Strategy & Services
  • Build strong, long-term relationships with vendor partners
  • Maintain regular communication to ensure alignment and engagement
  • Surface market insights, risks, and opportunities to leadership

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 3–6+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, or sales
  • Experience sourcing, evaluating, or onboarding external partners or vendors
  • Preferred: Experience working in transportation, logistics, or service-based industries
  • Proficiency in CRM tools or pipeline tracking systems
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to analyze market conditions and identify opportunities
  • Familiarity with contract basics and rate negotiation
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace or similar tools
  • Business Development & Market Expansion – Identifies, evaluates, and secures new vendor partners aligned with company needs and standards
  • Relationship Building & Influence – Establishes trust quickly and manages ongoing partner relationships with credibility and clarity
  • Negotiation & Expectation Setting – Navigates rate discussions and sets clear expectations within defined frameworks
  • Market Awareness & Insight Generation – Surfaces trends, risks, and opportunities across markets to inform vendor strategy
  • Adaptability & Mobility – Operates effectively across geographies, markets, and environments with a high degree of flexibility

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Vision insurance

Job title

Vendor Partnership Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$65,000 - $85,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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