Partnerships Manager

Berlin Innovation Agency (BIA)

. Develop the partnership model for investors, consulting firms, innovation hubs, and agencies .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeBerlin • GermanyMid-LevelSenior💰 €55,000 - €65,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and securing high-impact brand partnerships, with a strong focus on strategic thinking and hands-on execution. Proven ability to build relationships with senior decision-makers and leverage AI tools to drive partnership impact and revenue growth.

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Partnership DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentNegotiation SkillsEvent ProductionNetwork Building

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Hard Skills

Partnership Model DevelopmentBrand CollaborationImpact MeasurementStrategic ThinkingEvent Curation

Soft Skills

CuriosityCommercial DriveEnthusiasmEnergy

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsClaude

Industry Keywords

Tech IndustryInnovationVenture SpaceBrand PartnershipsConsultancy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop the partnership model for investors, consulting firms, innovation hubs, and agencies
Secure high-impact brand partnerships with leading AI and tech companies
Create and produce high-value events with partners, from concept and curation to delivery
Build a network of multiplier partners who open doors to new clients and audiences
Drive direct business with large organizations for BIA and scale-ups for HelloCircle
Lead negotiations and own partner relationships at senior level
Measure partnership impact on brand and revenue and refine the model as the organization grows
Report directly to the founder and work closely with the Programs Director and wider team

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–6 years in partnerships, business development, or brand partnerships, ideally at a tech company, agency, consultancy, or in the innovation and venture space
A network in tech and innovation, and the ability to build relationships with senior decision-makers
Experience building partnerships or brand collaborations, ideally including negotiating agreements or producing events
A sense for brand and quality: you know what makes a partnership or an event truly high-value
Genuine interest in technology, innovation, and transformation, with curiosity across industries rather than expertise tied to one
Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution: as comfortable shaping a partnership model as producing an event
Excellent, fully fluent English; German is a strong plus
Ability to leverage AI tools like Claude to drive real impact
Enthusiasm and energy for the work
Curiosity, commercial drive, and ambition to build something that lasts

Benefits

Comp & perks

24-month contract
6-month probation period
30 days of annual leave
Real ownership: build our partnership model from the ground up
Work directly with a founder who is a genuine thought partner: collaborative, direct, and invested in your success
Access to senior decision-makers, leading tech companies, and an innovation ecosystem across Europe
Work on the topics that matter: AI, innovation, and the future of work
A diverse, ambitious team with genuine energy and camaraderie
Competitive fixed salary of €55–60k plus a performance bonus
Flexible work setup: office in Berlin Mitte combined with home office
Immediate start