Strategic Partner Manager in the field of B2B SaaS - AI Marketing Effectiveness (m/f/d)

Job brief

As a fast-growing B2B SaaS company, we provide global brands and agencies with an AI-powered platform to maximize the impact of their marketing assets, from social videos to TV spots and packaging, through predictive analytics and behavioral insights.

To accelerate our growth, we are seeking a Strategic Partner Manager (m/f/d) to develop and scale our partner ecosystem, with a particular focus on technology (MarTech), consultancies, and creative and media agencies.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact by identifying, onboarding, and managing strategic partners that amplify our go-to-market reach and product adoption. Working at the intersection of strategy and execution, you will play a central role in driving co-selling, co-marketing, and solution integration initiatives to expand our footprint in the MarTech landscape and directly contribute to our growth.

You will collaborate closely with internal teams across Sales, Pre-Sales, Marketing, Product, and Customer Success, as well as external partners, to ensure alignment with business goals and position our AI-driven platform as a critical driver of marketing performance and ROI.

If you are a strategic thinker with experience building and scaling partnerships that move markets, we would love you to join us on our journey, driving strategic growth at the forefront of AI-powered marketing intelligence.

In this role you will:

• Develop and manage a portfolio of partners in technology (MarTech), consultancies, and creative and media agencies.
• Design and execute joint go-to-market strategies through co-selling and marketing activities to drive our pipeline value and customer adoption
• Identify integration and solution packaging opportunities with adjacent platforms (e.g., media, consumer insights, ad-management tools, workflow management, creative automation)
• Enable partners with training, resources, and performance metrics in collaboration with our Pre-Sales and Customer Success teams
• Negotiate and structure partner agreements aligned with business objectives and revenue goals
• Conduct regular business reviews and collaborate on pipeline development with partners
• Represent partner perspectives internally to help influence product and commercial roadmap
• Monitor industry trends in AI, marketing effectiveness, and creative intelligence to inform strategy and identify complementary solutions

About you:

• 4+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, or ecosystem growth in a B2B SaaS environment
• Strong understanding of the MarTech or AdTech solutions, particularly in areas such as creative optimization, campaign analytics, media planning, or marketing automation
• A track record of building and scaling strategic alliances with agencies, consultancies, or tech providers
• Strong mix of strategic thinking and hands-on execution
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Analytical mindset with experience in KPIs, partner performance tracking, and pipeline reporting
• Fluency in English (C1 level or higher), both written and spoken
• Valid work permit for Germany

What we consider a plus:

• Experience with AI-based marketing tools, particularly within the marketing automation ecosystem
• Proficiency in additional languages, German, and other European languages
• Openness to a hybrid work model, ideally based in or near Berlin, Hamburg, or Frankfurt am Main

What's in it for you?

• An international team striving for greatness: At our company, you will meet people from all over the world who embrace and value diversity. Our flat hierarchies and an open, supportive work culture encourage collaboration and mutual respect.
• Shape the future with us: Whether it's artificial intelligence, creative effectiveness, behavioral science, or marketing transformation, with us, you will work on forward-thinking topics that are driving change in the industry.
• Work the way that suits you best: Our hybrid work model offers maximum flexibility. We primarily work remotely, but our co-working spaces in Frankfurt am Main and Hamburg are available for in-person collaboration and networking.
• Grow with us: We support your personal and professional development with an annual learning budget that you can use flexibly for training, courses, or conferences.
• More time for yourself: Enjoy 30 vacation days per year, plus an extra two days off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
• Workation: Need a change of scenery? No problem! With us, you can work from another EU country for up to 28 days a year.
• Access to corporate benefits and FutureBens: Take advantage of exclusive employee discounts on a wide range of products and services through our partnership with Corporate Benefits and FutureBens.

Hiring Process

1. Competency Conversation (45 minutes): A focused session with Markus Rottmaier, our Chief Sales Officer, where we will explore your skills, experience, and how they align with the role.
2. Culture & Collaboration (30 minutes) :  A joint conversation with Markus Rottmaier and our People & Culture Manager, Meltem Alkan, to dive into team dynamics, values, and how we work.
3. Meet the Team:  Meet some of your future colleagues in our Hamburg office. This can also be arranged virtually.

Don't meet all the requirements?

At Brainsuite.ai, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We recognize that various factors can influence someone's decision to apply for a role, so we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.

We firmly believe that diversity enriches our team and fuels our capacity to innovate. If you share our values, we would be delighted to receive your application.

We are also dedicated to creating an accessible workplace for everyone, including individuals with disabilities. If you have specific needs or requirements, please don't hesitate to let us know how we can support you throughout the application process or in your day-to-day work.

About us

Brainsuite is an AI platform that empowers brand teams prove & improve marketing effectiveness across all touchpoints. As a trusted partner to over 400 brand teams in 30+ countries, including industry leaders like PepsiCo, Unilever and Henkel, Brainsuite's comprehensive portfolio of AI applications empowers marketing teams to elevate marketing effectiveness along the process and maximize ROAS at scale.