Partnership Manager - German Market

We are working with an international company based in Barcelona, operating across several European markets within the consumer, marketing and commercial ecosystem. The company is looking for a Partnership Manager – German Market to help develop new business opportunities and strengthen long-term relationships with clients and partners in Germany.

As Partnership Manager, you will combine business development, relationship management and commercial growth, identifying new opportunities while developing existing accounts.

You will be responsible for managing the commercial process from the initial identification of potential partners through to negotiation and closing, while continuing to identify opportunities to expand and strengthen existing relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify new business opportunities within the German market.
• Research target companies and identify relevant decision-makers and stakeholders.
• Manage the commercial process from initial outreach through to proposal, negotiation and closing.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients and business partners.
• Understand client needs and identify opportunities to provide relevant solutions.
• Develop existing accounts through additional projects, services and commercial opportunities.
• Maintain and manage an active sales pipeline through CRM tools.
• Monitor market developments and identify new opportunities for business growth.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure a smooth transition from commercial agreement to project delivery.
• Participate in relevant industry events, meetings and networking activities across Europe.
• Contribute to the continued development and positioning of the business in the German market.

The Profile

We are looking for a commercially driven professional who combines business development capabilities with strong relationship-building skills and a consultative approach.

You will ideally have:

• Native or close-to-native German.
• Previous B2B commercial or sales experience, ideally combining new business development and account management.
• Experience managing opportunities through several stages of the commercial cycle, ideally including negotiation and closing.
• Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• A proactive, target-oriented and entrepreneurial mindset.
• The ability to identify business opportunities and understand different client needs.
• Strong organisational and analytical capabilities.
• Confidence communicating with different levels of seniority, both virtually and face-to-face.
• The ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with internal teams.
• Motivation to join an international and growing environment and contribute to the development of a market.

Experience in consumer-facing industries, marketing, media, digital services, partnerships or other B2B solutions will be considered an advantage.