Partnership Manager - German Market

We're working with an international company based in Barcelona that helps leading Food & Beverage and FMCG brands connect with consumers across several European markets through In-home Sampling, Market Research and Social Media & Influencer campaigns. The company is looking for a Partnership Manager – German Market to develop and strengthen relationships with Food & Beverage brands across Germany.

As Partnership Manager, you will be responsible for creating and growing relationships with FMCG brands, understanding their marketing objectives and developing tailored campaigns across sampling, market research and social/influencer services.

You will manage the full sales cycle, from identifying new potential collaborations and decision-makers through to closing deals, developing accounts and reporting on campaign performance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Identify and qualify new prospects and decision-makers within targeted FMCG and Food & Beverage companies.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting and initial contact through to negotiation and closing.
• Develop and nurture strong, long-term relationships with existing and potential partners.
• Understand clients’ challenges and identify opportunities to offer the most relevant solutions.
• Upsell premium services and develop existing accounts.
• Manage your sales pipeline effectively through Pipedrive CRM.
• Provide brands with market insights and social media advice based on campaign performance.
• Work closely with internal Operations teams to develop campaigns and product boxes that meet both brand and consumer expectations.
• Represent the company at food fairs, exhibitions and client meetings across Europe.
• Contribute to strengthening the company's presence and identity within the German market.
  
  

The Profile

We are looking for a commercially driven professional who combines business development, account management and relationship-building skills with a genuine interest in the Food & Beverage industry.

You will ideally have:

• Native or close-to-native German.
• Previous B2B sales experience, ideally combining Business Development, Account Management and closing responsibility.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• A target-oriented and proactive approach.
• A strategic mindset combined with strong analytical capabilities.
• Excellent organisational and teamwork skills.
• Confidence presenting and communicating with clients both face-to-face and through digital channels.
• An entrepreneurial mindset and the motivation to contribute to a growing business.
• Genuine interest in the Food & Beverage / FMCG industry.

Experience working with FMCG brands, marketing services, consumer research, sampling, social media or influencer marketing will be particularly relevant.