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Job outlook for alliance managers in the United States
Are alliance manager jobs in demand?
Alliance manager job and salary trends over time
Alliance manager jobs over time
Alliance manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 265 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 257 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 251 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 229 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 208 | 0.00% |
Average alliance manager salary over time
Alliance manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $141,424 | $67.99 | +3.9% |
| 2024 | $136,132 | $65.45 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $133,586 | $64.22 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | $131,536 | $63.24 | +0.8% |
| 2021 | $130,492 | $62.74 | +1.9% |
Alliance manager jobs by state
Most common states for alliance managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 392 | 56% |
| 2 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,855 | 25% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,649 | 24% |
| 4 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 859 | 21% |
| 5 | California | 39,536,653 | 7,700 | 19% |
| 6 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 584 | 19% |
| 7 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 884 | 16% |
| 8 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 165 | 16% |
| 9 | Vermont | 623,657 | 98 | 16% |
| 10 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,959 | 15% |
| 11 | New York | 19,849,399 | 2,703 | 14% |
| 12 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,168 | 14% |
| 13 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 773 | 14% |
| 14 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 504 | 14% |
| 15 | Delaware | 961,939 | 133 | 14% |
| 16 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,310 | 13% |
| 17 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,191 | 13% |
| 18 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 159 | 12% |
| 19 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 636 | 11% |
| 20 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,056 | 10% |
Most common cities for alliance managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Costa Mesa | 3 | 3% | $144,624 |
| 2 | Alpharetta | 2 | 3% | $114,646 |
| 3 | Bethesda | 2 | 3% | $153,570 |
| 4 | Fort Lauderdale | 3 | 2% | $117,060 |
| 5 | Ann Arbor | 2 | 2% | $119,014 |
| 6 | Cambridge | 2 | 2% | $133,411 |
| 7 | Boston | 6 | 1% | $133,427 |
| 8 | Atlanta | 4 | 1% | $114,700 |
| 9 | Detroit | 4 | 1% | $119,122 |
| 10 | Miami | 4 | 1% | $116,975 |
| 11 | Sacramento | 4 | 1% | $150,333 |
| 12 | Tampa | 4 | 1% | $117,094 |
| 13 | Washington | 4 | 1% | $153,552 |
| 14 | Chicago | 8 | 0% | $126,310 |
| 15 | San Jose | 5 | 0% | $150,559 |
| 16 | Los Angeles | 4 | 0% | $145,678 |
| 17 | Baltimore | 3 | 0% | $153,508 |
| 18 | Jacksonville | 3 | 0% | $115,845 |
| 19 | Phoenix | 3 | 0% | $122,556 |
| 20 | San Diego | 3 | 0% | $142,777 |
Alliance Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of alliance manager experts
Georgia State University
Drexel University
University of Houston - Downtown
Northeastern University
What will help Alliance Managers increase their earning potential?
Salomao De Farias: Likes: IB analysts often see a direct impact of their work on company decisions and strategy, which can be highly satisfying. IB roles offer varied problems to solve, which can make every day interesting and intellectually stimulating. Working with international markets offers exposure to different cultures and business practices, enhancing personal and professional growth. Travelling internationally, getting to know different countries, cities and cultures around the globe. Dislikes: I wouldn’t call dislikes, rather challenges. I will start pointing that the stakes are high, as incorrect analysis could lead to poor strategic decisions. This pressure can be stressful. Also, navigating various international regulations, economic conditions, and cultural nuances can be daunting and complex. Depending on the markets covered, working hours might be irregular to overlap with different time zones.
Parfait Kouassi PhD.
Associate Teaching ProfessorDrexel University
Bilingual, Multilingual, And Multicultural Education
What general advice would you give to an Alliance Manager?
Parfait Kouassi PhD.: In the next 3-5 years, bilingual and multicultural skills will likely become as indispensable as having access to transportation. Just as individuals without access to a personal vehicle can rely on public transit or ridesharing services, those lacking multilingual abilities will find themselves at a severe disadvantage in their careers. The world is becoming increasingly interconnected, and the ability to communicate across languages and navigate different cultural contexts will be essential for professional growth, success, and mobility.
What Alliance Manager skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Parfait Kouassi PhD.: Maximizing your salary potential when starting your career with multilingual and multicultural skills requires a strategic approach. While some companies offer language incentives, the true value of these skills extends far beyond financial compensation. Multilingual and multicultural individuals enjoy a wealth of social fulfillment by fostering connections, building bridges, and gaining deeper insights into diverse perspectives and ways of life. If you want to maximize your financial gain and your chosen field does not directly reward language proficiency, you should be aware that numerous opportunities exist across various industries that actively seek out and compensate individuals with your unique skill set. Fields such as international business, diplomacy, education, healthcare, and tourism highly value bilingual and multicultural individuals for their ability to facilitate communication, build bridges, and drive innovation in diverse contexts.
Dr. Richard Conde Ph.D.
Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Houston - Downtown
Marilyn Davies College of Business
What soft skills should all Alliance Managers possess?
Dr. Richard Conde Ph.D.: The need for soft skills are consistent through time. With our societal focus on social media, texting, emojis, etc. It appears to me companies are looking for the following:
- Active listening skills
- Willingness to be self-reflective and accept feedback
- Accept different perspectives. The collision of ideas creates knowledge
- Communicate to the listener (at their level). Flex communicators
- Cultural intelligence. Demographics changes will require better understanding of team member's, boss', customer's, etc. cultural context
What general advice would you give to an Alliance Manager?
Ravi Sarathy Ph.D.: Around 75% of the global market lies outside the US, so firms that want to grow sales need to understand and market to foreign customers. Similarly, with the restructuring of supply chains formerly concentrated in China, firms need to analyze alternative sources of supply in other counties such as India, Brazil, Mexico, Kenya, Morocco and elsewhere, find and qualify suppliers, and negotiate supply contracts with them, taking into account transportation and logistics, customs duties, economic and political stability, and so forth. Students who graduate with an understanding of how IB affects a business based in the US will be able to offer additional analytical and decision-making skills which will be helpful to their potential employers. In a complex technological world, firms will often seek overseas alliance and joint venture partners, and new recruits who have an understanding of and can help manage economic, political and cultural differences will be invaluable.