Strategic Partnerships Manager

R2 Companies

. Lead R2’s partner acquisition strategy across Netherlands and Belgium by identifying high-potential targets, conducting TAM analysis, and aligning internally with all internal teams before moving to close .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • Netherlands, BelgiumSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic partnerships and enterprise sales within the fintech sector, with a strong ability to build executive-level relationships and influence key decisions. Proficient in financial modeling and deal evaluation, thriving in fast-paced environments while driving growth and engagement with partners.

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Strategic PartnershipsEnterprise SalesFinancial ModelingExecutive-Level Relationship ManagementBusiness Development

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Hard Skills

TAM AnalysisDeal EvaluationUnit EconomicsBusiness Case DevelopmentPartnership Agreement Management

Soft Skills

Influencing DecisionsBuilding RelationshipsOwnershipEngagement

Industry Keywords

FintechHigh-Growth TechInvestment BankingVC/PEPayments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead R2’s partner acquisition strategy across Netherlands and Belgium by identifying high-potential targets, conducting TAM analysis, and aligning internally with all internal teams before moving to close
Manage the full sales lifecycle from first outreach to signed partnership agreement while building executive-level relationships through regular meetings, strong follow-ups, and in-person engagement across priority markets
Represent R2 at top fintech and industry events across the region, building a strong network and identifying new partnership opportunities ahead of the market
Act as a strategic partner to newly signed accounts by leading key touchpoints, ensuring alignment on goals, and serving as the internal advocate for execution and long-term success
Support quarterly partnership reviews and help identify opportunities for product, segment, or geographic expansion to deepen engagement and unlock new growth with key partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of top-performance experience in strategic partnerships, enterprise sales, business development, consulting, investment banking, or VC/PE, ideally within fintech or tech in NL Belgium
Experience at a high-growth tech company in NL and Belgium, ideally at a fintech or payments company
Proven ability to build and manage executive-level relationships and influence high-stakes decisions across multiple stakeholders
Strong understanding of unit economics, financial modeling, and deal evaluation, with the ability to develop and present business cases
A builder at heart, someone who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous startup environments and takes ownership end-to-end
Fluency in English, both written and spoken
Based in NL and Belgium