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Strategic Partnerships & Sales Manager

MARUG

Groningen
Full-time
2-5 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Strategic Partnerships
Relationship Management
Commercial Negotiation
Sales
Data-Driven Analysis
Marketing
Supply Chain Management
Strategic Planning
B2B Sales
SaaS Sales
Communication
Persuasion
Commercial Acumen
Project Management
International Business Development
Stakeholder Management

Job Description

Represent the Gomibo Group and realize strategic collaborations that contribute to the international growth of the company. Partnerships of all shapes and sizes As a Strategic Partnerships & Sales Manager, you represent the Gomibo Group both domestically and abroad. Your task is to establish and maintain commercial partnerships at a strategic level. Your role is of great importance in scaling Belsimpel in the Netherlands and its international equivalent, Gomibo, across Europe. Multiple commercial teams operate within the Gomibo Group, each focusing on partnerships within their own domain. The specific partnerships you will be responsible for will be determined based on your interests and skills. Through your expertise in relationship management, commercial mindset, and powers of persuasion, you will translate Gomibo’s international vision into concrete objectives and agreements. Are you ready to take on the challenge? Partnerships & Gomibo Group We maintain vital partnerships with manufacturers and suppliers to coordinate commercial agreements, commissions, and budgets. Annually, hundreds of millions of euros worth of products are bought and sold through these parties, making the management of these partnerships crucial. Additionally, we aim to take our partnerships with providers (operators) in the Netherlands to the next level. We work with parties like Vodafone, T-Mobile, and KPN to close significant deals in marketing, sales, and subscription growth. Using analyses from our data team, we create commercial plans to generate maximum value for both the partner and ourselves. Beyond maintaining these relationships, we handle major projects such as: Expanding European partnerships by establishing new collaborations with foreign providers (e.g., Deutsche Telekom). Adding new product categories to our range, such as streaming services like Netflix and Viaplay. Marketing our software products as SaaS solutions. With years of experience, we know exactly what is needed for the best customer experience. Through Gomibo, Verifai (ID-verification), and Tulip Assist (insurance), we offer providers worldwide a total solution. What do you do as a Partnerships Manager? In This Role, You Are Responsible For Establishing and maintaining partnerships with external parties. Making commercial agreements based on data-driven analyses. Ensuring compliance with all commercial agreements, collaborating closely with other teams within the Gomibo Group. Making strategic decisions regarding marketing, sales, and supply chain alongside major partners like Apple, Samsung, Google, and Garmin. Depending on your skills and personality, the focus of your role may lie in: Negotiations & Sales (Trade) Marketing Expansion into the German market and other future European markets. B2B sales of SaaS (software) propositions. What do we offer? Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, special Belsimpel Benefits, a favorable pension scheme, and 25 vacation days per year, we offer: Abundant growth opportunities: Make a difference from day one. Work in the heart of Groningen: Cycle to the office. Personal Development: Work with over 700 driven colleagues. Unique atmosphere: Weekly drinks and activities. Who are you? You have a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree (WO/HBO) and relevant work experience, preferably in e-commerce, telecom, retail, or the tech industry. You are commercially minded, independent, and a strong communicator. You are confident and do not shy away from tough negotiations or difficult conversations. You are proactive with a hands-on mentality; you enjoy strategic thinking but also like "getting your hands dirty" in the primary business process. You are flexible and willing to travel bi-weekly for work (e.g., to the Randstad or abroad). For this specific role, we are looking for a colleague with several years of experience in a commercial field. We offer the space to grow into an overarching function or a leadership position. Are you a starter? Please view our vacancy for: Partner Marketing Manager. Apply Now If you have questions, contact our Talent & Recruitment Specialists on workdays between 9:00 and 17:30 at 050-2113856 or email [email protected].

Core Responsibilities

Establish and manage strategic commercial partnerships, negotiate data-informed agreements, and ensure commitments are fulfilled in collaboration with internal teams. Develop partner strategies across marketing, sales, supply chain, European market expansion, product categories, and B2B SaaS offerings.

Requirements

Applicants should have a bachelor's or master's degree and relevant commercial experience, preferably in e-commerce, telecommunications, retail, or technology. They should be commercially minded, independent, persuasive communicators who are comfortable with negotiations, take a hands-on approach, and are willing to travel every other week.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Special Belsimpel Benefits
  • Favorable Pension Scheme
  • 25 Vacation Days Per Year
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Personal Development
  • Weekly Social Drinks and Activities

About MARUG

Industry: Advertising Services

Company size: 51-200 employees

The Marketing Association of the University of Groningen is an inter-departmental study association for students in the field of Economics, Business Administration, Communication Sciences and Psychology, which acts as an intermediary between marketing theory and marketing practice. MARUG was founded in 1981 by prof. dr. P.S.H. Leeflang, professor at the marketing department of the faculty of Economics & Business Studies at the University of Groningen. The main goal of MARUG is to facilitate the exchange of marketing knowledge and experience, by offering various activities. In order to realize this, contact with the university and its students on the one hand, and contact with business life on the other hand are managed strongly. Currently, MARUG has 1400 members. A typical MARUG member would be an active, social, intelligent and enthusiastic student who is willing to broaden his or her marketing knowledge in addition his/her studies. Besides, a large number of scientists and working professionals are connected to MARUG. MARUG comprises 11 committees and two financially independent foundations. MARUG is part of the Marketing Association of the Netherlands (MAN), together with Marketing Associations from Amsterdam, Maastricht, Rotterdam and Tilburg.

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