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Senior Partnerships Manager
zigzag
LondonRemote
- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Senior
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute a unified partnerships strategy across France and the UK
- Build a global ecosystem vision, spanning technology, agencies, logistics, and strategic alliances Position partnerships as a core pillar of the companyʼs go-to-market and growth strategy
- Design and scale a best-in-class Partner Program, including tiering structure, incentives, certifications, engagement models (referral, co-selling, integrations)
- Align UK and France under a single, cohesive partnerships framework, ensuring consistency across markets while allowing for local adaptation
- Standardise processes, tools, and KPIs
- Build a data-driven partnerships function and continuously optimise performance
- Identify, recruit, and close high-impact partners at a European and global level
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers
- Develop partnerships with key ecosystem players (platforms, SaaS vendors, agencies, logistics partners)
- Own and drive partner-sourced and partner-influenced pipeline and revenue
- Build scalable co-selling motions with Sales teams across markets
- Actively contribute to closing strategic deals
- Collaborate closely with Product teams to: prioritise strategic integrations, align partner needs with the product roadmap
- Ensure a clear and compelling positioning of the full product suite
- Provide market and partner insights to inform company strategy
- Develop scalable partner enablement programs (training, playbooks, certifications)
- Drive ecosystem engagement through events, webinars and co-marketing initiatives
- Ensure partners are actively selling and promoting the full solution
What you'll need to be successful
- Extensive of experience in partnerships, business development, or channel roles
- Strong background in SaaS, e-commerce, or platform ecosystems
- Experience with complex or multi-product offerings
- Proven track record of: building and scaling partner programs, generating revenue through partnerships or indirect sales managing multi-market or international scopes
- You must be fluent in French & English. Spanish is a strong plus
- Strong ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution
- Highly commercial mindset with a focus on revenue impact
- Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders
- Deep understanding of ecosystem dynamics and partnership models
- Structured, analytical, and data-driven approach
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- 360° thinker: able to connect product, GTM, ecosystem, and revenue
- Builder mentality: from early stage structuring to scaling
- Global mindset: able to operate beyond local market constraints
- Strong ownership and accountability for results
- Comfortable in fast-paced, high-growth environments
- Willingness and ability to travel to attend events, meet partners, and establish in-person relationships
Benefits
- 24 days’ annual leave plus public holidays, with additional holiday entitlement awarded for each completed year of service (up to a maximum of six extra days). Plus, to celebrate you, enjoy an extra day off on your birthday.
- Paid volunteer day per year to support a cause you care about
- BUPA Private health insurance
- Employee Referral Bonus scheme
- L&D Annual Budget and time to utilize it
- Reduction of working hours during summer
- Working from abroad policy – up to 60 days in Europe and 30 days outside Europe
Perks & benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Equity Compensation
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