Partner Development Manager

  • Sales
  • GHENT

Job description

Azumuta is transforming manufacturing and shop floor operations by redefining the interface between people and the physical world. We have multiple international manufacturing companies among our customers and enable production lines to build the things you interact with everyday.

We’re a software company on a mission to reshape manufacturing processes by digitizing shop floor activities. With our  leading Industry 4.0 Platform cloud platform we enable an environment of connected manufacturing by connecting operators, with operations, machines, devices, and data that drives their process forward.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Partner Development Manager to join our team. You will be responsible for managing and growing our partner ecosystem, driving revenue growth and expanding our market reach. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in developing and executing successful partner programs and establishing strong, long-lasting relationships with partners.

Who are we?

We’re on a mission to eliminate paper usage within production companies by digitizing their shop floor operations. Operating in more than 25 countries, Azumuta is a fast-growing SaaS scale-up based in Ghent. Our Azumuta cloud platform is a leading Industry 4.0 Platform which empowers companies to improve productivity and quality of production by digitizing their shopfloor operations.

We’ve been working on this together since 2016, and have customers like Atlas Copco, Nitto, Duvel Moortgat, Ashland, and hundreds more on this journey with us. Our inclusive culture is intentionally built to enable our teams to be creative and make an impact. With our planned move right in the centre of Ghent (Kouter 1), we’re excited to get back to in-person collaboration in our brand new office along with a hybrid schedule for balance and flexibility in life and work. Today, we’re growing fast and we’re looking for passionate individuals to join us on our journey. Come do great things with us.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive partner development strategy that aligns with the company’s overall goals and objectives.
  • Identify, recruit, and onboard new partners, establishing strong relationships and ensuring they are equipped to successfully sell and promote our products.
  • Act as the main point of contact for partners, providing ongoing support, training, and guidance as needed.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, including Sales, Marketing, and Product Development, to ensure partners have the resources and support they need to succeed.
  • Develop and manage partner performance metrics, tracking and reporting on key performance indicators and making adjustments as needed to drive success.
  • Stay up to date on industry trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies, and use this knowledge to inform and refine the partner development strategy.
  • Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to develop and execute joint go-to-market initiatives with partners.
  • Negotiate and manage partner contracts and agreements, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.

Skills we are looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in partner development or channel sales in the software or SaaS industry.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with partners.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to think creatively and outside the box, coming up with innovative solutions to complex problems.
  • Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
  • Be a Proactive individual
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment 

Extra bonus points for

  • Proven success in driving partner revenue growth.
  • Experience with partner enablement and training programs.
  • Ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects and initiatives.

What’s in it for you?

  • Career growth in the sales team
  • A high salary in function of knowledge and experience, supplemented with extra-legal benefits 💵
  • Working in a fast-growing SaaS scale-up based in centre of Ghent 🚀
  • Great culture & working atmosphere, we have a young, upbeat, and international work environment.
  • A challenging work environment where we believe in the power of continuous learning and self-development
  • Remote friendly 🏠
  • Friday happy hours after our weekly team meetings 🍻
  • 32 days of Holidays with open vacation policy and flexible holidays so you can take time off when you need it 🏝
  • Referral Bonus if you bring other talented people like you
  • Top-notch work equipment, but we’re happy to get you whatever equipment to get your job done 🖥
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