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UNUnited Manufacturing Hub

Strategic Partnerships Manager(m/w/x)

Köln
Full-timeWith Home OfficeExperienced

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

  • GermanBusiness Fluent
  • EnglishBusiness 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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