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Strategic Partnerships Manager(m/w/x)
Building partner program from scratch for a data platform connecting machines in manufacturing. 4-7 years in B2B software or industrial tech alliance management, building programs from scratch, required. 30 days vacation.
Requirements
- 4-7 years experience in strategic alliance management, partner development, or business development (B2B software or industrial technology), with BD or early-stage partner background
- Ability to build partner programs and strategic relationships from scratch
- Relationship depth to earn genuine trust with partner principals and directors
- Experience building partnerships leading to proactive engagement
- Enablement instinct to turn partner interest into capability
- Ability to build opportunity-spotting frameworks, ICP education, and warm introduction mechanics
- Ability to build enablement without a dedicated team
- Commercial design experience to build referral programs from zero
- Experience structuring partner incentives (fee models, attribution rules, tier economics)
- Operational rigour matching relationship skills
- Ability to track partner health
- Experience building metrics infrastructure
- Data-driven investment and disengagement decisions
- Internal credibility to align direct sales teams
- Understanding of channel vs. direct sales tension
- Ability to build trust with sceptical AEs
- Working knowledge of OT/IT or industrial automation
- Ability to discuss SCADA, MES, OPC UA, or Unified Namespace
- Experience in manufacturing, logistics, or industrial software (strong plus)
- Experience with/at manufacturer, automation vendor, or industrial software company
- Existing relationships with DACH-based industrial/manufacturing partners
- Experience building/managing referral or influence partner programs
- Experience with open-source GTM motion or community-led growth strategy
- Experience thriving in small companies (under 50 people)
Tasks
- Build the partner program from scratch
- Develop deep alliances with partners
- Recruit and activate 5-10 strategic partners
- Invest in partner relationships with joint business plans
- Identify complementary partners
- Uncover new market segments
- Connect the open-source community to the commercial side
- Build relationships that create inbound pull
- Enable partners to spot and introduce opportunities
- Design the commercial model
- Build the program with precision
- Manage partner relationships as a pipeline
- Expand UMH's market presence
- Simplify the sales process
- Lay the foundation for future growth
- Generate qualified sales introductions
Work Experience
- 4 - 7 years
Education
- No education required
Languages
- German – Business Fluent
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- SCADA
- MES
- OPC UA
- Unified Namespace
Benefits
More Vacation Days
- 30 days vacation
Modern Office
- Thoughtfully designed office
Snacks & Drinks
- Free drinks and snacks
Ergonomic Workplace
- Healthy and ergonomic work environment
Healthcare & Fitness
- Urban Sports Club / EGYM Wellpass access
Additional Allowances
- Uber Eats and Uber Home for late work
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Strategic Partnerships Manager(m/w/x)
Building partner program from scratch for a data platform connecting machines in manufacturing. 4-7 years in B2B software or industrial tech alliance management, building programs from scratch, required. 30 days vacation.
Requirements
- 4-7 years experience in strategic alliance management, partner development, or business development (B2B software or industrial technology), with BD or early-stage partner background
- Ability to build partner programs and strategic relationships from scratch
- Relationship depth to earn genuine trust with partner principals and directors
- Experience building partnerships leading to proactive engagement
- Enablement instinct to turn partner interest into capability
- Ability to build opportunity-spotting frameworks, ICP education, and warm introduction mechanics
- Ability to build enablement without a dedicated team
- Commercial design experience to build referral programs from zero
- Experience structuring partner incentives (fee models, attribution rules, tier economics)
- Operational rigour matching relationship skills
- Ability to track partner health
- Experience building metrics infrastructure
- Data-driven investment and disengagement decisions
- Internal credibility to align direct sales teams
- Understanding of channel vs. direct sales tension
- Ability to build trust with sceptical AEs
- Working knowledge of OT/IT or industrial automation
- Ability to discuss SCADA, MES, OPC UA, or Unified Namespace
- Experience in manufacturing, logistics, or industrial software (strong plus)
- Experience with/at manufacturer, automation vendor, or industrial software company
- Existing relationships with DACH-based industrial/manufacturing partners
- Experience building/managing referral or influence partner programs
- Experience with open-source GTM motion or community-led growth strategy
- Experience thriving in small companies (under 50 people)
Tasks
- Build the partner program from scratch
- Develop deep alliances with partners
- Recruit and activate 5-10 strategic partners
- Invest in partner relationships with joint business plans
- Identify complementary partners
- Uncover new market segments
- Connect the open-source community to the commercial side
- Build relationships that create inbound pull
- Enable partners to spot and introduce opportunities
- Design the commercial model
- Build the program with precision
- Manage partner relationships as a pipeline
- Expand UMH's market presence
- Simplify the sales process
- Lay the foundation for future growth
- Generate qualified sales introductions
Work Experience
- 4 - 7 years
Education
- No education required
Languages
- German – Business Fluent
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- SCADA
- MES
- OPC UA
- Unified Namespace
Benefits
More Vacation Days
- 30 days vacation
Modern Office
- Thoughtfully designed office
Snacks & Drinks
- Free drinks and snacks
Ergonomic Workplace
- Healthy and ergonomic work environment
Healthcare & Fitness
- Urban Sports Club / EGYM Wellpass access
Additional Allowances
- Uber Eats and Uber Home for late work
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About the Company
United Manufacturing Hub
Industry
Manufacturing
Description
The company is an open-source industrial data management platform that helps factories collect, structure, and share production data at scale.
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